Nathan Earl Tippetts

Nathan Earl Tippetts, our beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend; "Nathan" to his closest family members, and "Earl" to everyone later in life, slipped the surly bonds of Earth, and now dances in the skies. Nathan left us peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016, after gallantly confronting health issues with courage and strength. He was born February 9, 1973, to Donald & Harriet Tippetts. He grew up attending schools in Midvale, Utah and graduated from Hillcrest High School.

Nathan had a brilliant mind and a loving personality. He loved reading and learning. He also played the saxophone in high school. He was the youngest of four siblings. He started life with health issues that he was able to overcome victoriously. He left us after demonstrating remarkable valor against more medical challenges. Nathan had an intimate circle of friends who were doting and loyal to him throughout the years. He will always be cherished by his sister and brothers as a guileless, loving, and caring man. In his adulthood, he became a caregiver for Mother and Dad. He took on responsibilities to assist our parents in the past few years.

Nathan is survived by his parents, Donald and Harriet, brothers Jeff (and Britt), Scott (and Dianne), and sister Laura (and Brian) Burrows. He also leaves sister emeritus, Patty (and Jim) Bushman, nephew and niece Joshua and Jennifer Tippetts and great-nephew Dominic Lukas, and nephews Breckon, Addison, and Sebastian and niece Amelia Burrows. He is also survived by numerous friends, including especially Michael McFarland and Sue Moesinger Cooper.

Services include a Family and Friends Gathering at Goff Mortuary on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 6 - 8 p.m. (8090 S State St. in Midvale). Family and friends may also call on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the Midvale North Stake Center (97 W 7500 South in Midvale). The Funeral and Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 p.m.

Nathan's last wishes are being honored for him to be cremated and interred near his grandparents in Idaho. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a good cause that will bless others.