Douglas Tipton
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 7 years, 11 months AGO
Douglas Vernon Tipton, 69, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Douglas grew up in Boise, Idaho, moving to Sand-point in 1980, where he was known by many as a gregarious man who considered everybody a friend. Over the years Doug participated in Special Olympics, competing in cros-country skiing and track, winning many medals.
Born to Leland Derwent and Marie (Thompson) Tipton on Dec. 10, 1948, in Boise, Idaho, Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roger. He is survived by his sister and guardian, Gwynethe Tipton, in Priest River; three nephews, four nieces, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Doug’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.