Charles Robert Pippitt

Charles Robert Pippitt, the youngest of three children born on August 19, 1938 in Glenwood, Iowa, to Leslie R. Pippitt and Evelyn (Buffington) Pippitt, passed away May 14, 2013 at the age of 74, in Centennial, Colorado, from prostate cancer.

Charles was a farm boy who attended rural school through the 4th grade and subsequently attended the Glenwood, Iowa schools through high school. He obtained a Bachelors Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1970.

Charles was employed from age 14, starting at the Safeway Store and continuing with Harless and Son's service station through high school. Upon graduation, he was employed by Omaha Public Power District in 1957. In 1965, after completing a ten-year service in the Iowa National Guard 34th Infantry Division, Charles volunteered for active duty in the United States Army Infantry. In 1975, he retired from the Army with twenty years of service with the rank of Major. His active duty service included two one-year tours of duty in South Vietnam and one three-year tour of duty at a NATO training center in Germany.

As a young man, Charles was an avid hunter. He was active in the Methodist Church choir and had held each of the elected offices in the Glenwood Lions Club. After his military retirement, he worked as a real estate broker and an insurance agent. His working career culminated with ten years of services with the US Postal Service in 2000. This retirement provided Charles and Deloma with years of travel and enjoyment with their grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Margaret Drake. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Deloma Pippitt of Littleton, CO; daughter Shawn Hollis, son-in-law Scott and granddaughter Amy; daughter Chri Pope, son-in-law Duke and grandsons, Joshua and Reece; sister Marilyn Davis and brother-in-law Stanley; his dear nieces and nephews; and friends.

Memorials suggested to the following:
Prostate Cancer Research Institute, CU Foundation, University of Colorado Foundation, c/o Libby Printz, 13001 East 17th Place, Mail Stop F434. Aurora, CO 80045

Disabled American Veterans, Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Attn: Volunteer & Pastoral Care, Mail Stop 135, 1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO 80220

VFW Post 4666 Member Fund, 5748 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120

All Veterans Honor Guard c/o VFW Post 4666 (see above address)

Inurnment in Glenwood Cemetery.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of local arrangements.