Edgar Lee (Tip) Tipton

Edgar Lee (Tip) Tipton passed away peacefully at Westpark Village in Billings, Mont., on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 23, just in time to join the love of his life Charlotte for Christmas. Born to Alva and Eula Tipton on Nov. 22, 1933 in High Gate Mo., He joined brother Harold, sisters Bernice and Virginia to complete their family, Tip graduated from Richland High School and shortly thereafter joined the United States Air Force at the young age of 17. Raising to the rank of staff Sergeant. Fatefully, while stationed at the Opheim Radar Station just outside Glasgow, Mont., and having a keen eye, he spotted Charlotte Dahl; they married on March 19, 1955 and were married for the next 59 years until Charlotte's passing in 2014. His Air Force training led him to his position running the US Weather Bureau in Glasgow, until his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he enjoyed his time with his family, his golf game, his morning coffee time, his work with the city commission and his work with the League of Cities and Towns. 

Tip is survived by his sons, Robert (Candace) of Helena, Mont., Dennis (Ann) of Billings Grandchildren Travis (Alishia) Helena, Andrew (Hallie) Dillon, Amber (Jon) Billings, Kelly Billings, Sam Salt Lake City, Great grands Kaylee, Kynzlie, Dacre, Keldyn, Sawyer, Jhett. Sisters Bernice and Virginia. Tip's life was a testament of his Christian Faith and set a wonderful example for his family and those that knew him. He was a long-time member of the Glasgow Evangelical Church of Glasgow until his move to Westpark Village in Billings after Charlotte's passing. Due to Covid restrictions a service will be held at a later date in Glasgow.