Dear Geri and family: I am so sorry (and shocked) to hear about Gary's passing - in the past few years in getting to know Gary it was always a pleasure to hear his stories about all the wonderful places he visited and Thailand was one he mentioned so often. My thoughts and prayers are with you Geri and family as you go through this difficult time.

Tribute from Doug &Vicky Mckillop
Geri:so sad to hear of Tippers passing.
Will fondly remember the last time we were together in Puerta Valarta last year. .
He dam nearly took me with him the night he came off his RUM retirement evening.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Doug

Christene, this is truly a joyful memorial to read, and we see now where so much of your sense of humour and spirit for life comes from. We wish we would have met your dad, but he truly will live on in his stories and the many friends and family that loved him. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers as you work through this time of transition in your family. How wonderful that your boys knew him - a heritage to be continued! Helen and Paul

Oh my dear friends .... We are all so sorry to hear of Gary's death. I am in Calgary visiting Ali so she has told me of your wonderful tribute to Gar. Well worded and what else can one add except for good memories of times spent together. Kelly can remember golfing with Gary and witnessing that competitive streak when Tipper missed a stroke. Keitha can remember Gary taking on the skating club on registration night when they weren't prepared for the crowds. And of course his gentle gentle hands as our family dentist. Many years ago Gary claimed he was past his "due date". But he didn't know how much more love Geri and the kids needed; that he had work to do; that he had many more miles to travel and a treasure load of grand babies to hug. We have lost a great soul and we share with your grief Geri, Chris, Lindsay & Brad

With love from Keitha, Kelly, Alison and Kelsey

So many memories of a good friend, from Dental school in the 60's, where Gary was one of our "senior" class members, to a life time of surprise visits: leg wrestling in front of the Vancouver Hotel, fishing in the Alberni Inlet, partying at Grey Cups, the list is endless and WONDERFUL! I will miss my friend, but when I need a smile or laugh, I will just think of "the Tipper".

Geri, Christene, Lindasy and families,
Your loss is only shared by hundreds and hundreds of family and friends. He loved you all so very much, you were the light of his life. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will always remain "the Big Tipper" to us.

Gary sure do miss you here in az Miss playing golf and talking with you  sure will be missed Loved you old bud

From Cleo......Thank you Geri, Christine and Lindsay for the lifetime of happiness you have given my Brother. He had a restless spirit and you were always right there giving him the love and support he needed to seek his challenges. You must have so many wonderful memories and I hope you can put your feet up and enjoy them and continue to enjoy the enchantment of the children in your lives. You gave "Tipper" such a loving and interesting life!

I have so many stories. So many tributes to my great friend. We shared so much life together. Followed Gary Geri and the girls on their many homes across the country. Always the same "Tipper". Full of life. Never allowed to go to bed early. Stay up until the sun comes out as he always said he was afraid of the dark. Needless to say the scotch wine and rum that was consumed waiting for the morning sun. Early days on vancouver island where we discovered the delectable tastes of strawberry wine. A great person loved by all. I will miss you dearly my friend. You will have a special place waiting for you beyond. One day we will meet again to continue the legacy. God be with you Gary. There will never be another Tipper.

Christene and family,
Your dad sounds like a very special man, and I'm sure he will be missed by all. It's nice he got to be on an adventure when he passed, and that he'll have stories to tell when he reaches his destination. Thinking of you...
Nadine

Uncle Boo was larger than life for John and I growing up. He was loving, energetic, determined and some days, just plain crazy. We knew there were high standards for all of us in the family but we always felt his strong loving spirit. He will be missed in our family as our Mother, Cleo has always adored her "baby brother" We send our love and our wishes for strength and happy remembrance to all of you...Geraldine, Chris and family and Lindsay and family. We are here if we can do anything at all for you.

Gary was always one to do things his way, right or wrong and always had a laugh and a good time . Bryan and I will remember him..Our
condolences to you and the family Gerri

We will all sure miss him. He was one of a kind. We do have so many happy memories of being with him, lots of fun when we were all young. Lots of laughs also when we got older. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Mr Tipping was a great man. Hold your memories close and keep telling and sharing his stories. His spirit will carry on in all of you.

Was always the life of the party and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in Peace

We have so many memories the best neighbours we ever had! Sharing some summer nights with T&V's ( Iced tea and Vodka) Gary introduced us to this drink and it is still our favourite summer drink. We will miss him but he left us with nothing but happy memories and is smiling down at us saying I enjoyed every minuet and I did it my way!