Harold "Ty" Tripp

Harold E. Tripp, age 88, of Macedonia, IA, passed away November 3, 2011 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA.

Harold Ellison Tripp, one of six children of Florence Mae (Ellison) and Roy Harold Tripp, was born on August 7, 1923 in Logan, Iowa. Fondly known as "Ty", he grew up in the Logan area and attended Logan High School. Ty enlisted in the United States Marines on January 13, 1942 and participated in the campaigns for Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and Enwietok, serving as an airplane mechanic. Following his discharge in November 1945, he attended school in Treynor under the GI Bill. Ty farmed for 3 years near Treynor, then moved near Carson, Iowa where he farmed for another 3 years, before moving to Macedonia, Iowa, to farm for 40 years. In 1983, Ty began work as a rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office until his retirement on January 1, 1998.

Ty and Carolyn Ann Volkens were married on June 22, 1949 in Treynor, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Peggy, Patricia, and Michael.

Ty was a member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, and a Past Master of the Ruby Lodge in Macedonia. He served on the Pottawattamie County Board of Adjustments for 18 years, was a 40-year Farm Bureau member, and sold Pioneer and Garst Seed Corn for 18 years.

Ty was a Golden Gloves boxer and was proud to have served in the Marine Corps. Among his enjoyments were hunting and fishing, traveling, and he took great pride in his yard work. In later years, Ty enjoyed attending old iron tractor shows. He especially loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Ty and Carolyn were marred 62 years, at the time of his death. He attained the age of 88 years, 2 months, and 27 days and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Addison Tripp and Gene Tripp; sister Marjorie Parriott and husband Lee; brother-in-law Roy Myer; and nephew Vern Tripp.

Ty is survived by his wife Carolyn Tripp of Macedonia; daughters, Peggy Sale of Honolulu, HI, and Patricia Stephens of Macedonia; son Michael Tripp and wife DarRay of Treynor; grandchildren, Kendal Tripp and wife Carrie and their children, Kennedy and Colton, Jared Tripp and his son Gaige, Erica Sale, Caitlin Sale, and David Guill; sister Audrey Myer of Manning, IA; brother Glenn Tripp and wife Mary of Arvada, CO; sister-in-law Marge Tripp of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund has been established.