Julie Ann Chipps (Ash), 71, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away at home on September 11, 2019. She was born on October 9, 1947 in Paradise, California, daughter of the late Herbert and Rose Mary Ash of Goodyear, Arizona.
Julie graduated from Agua Fria Union High School in Goodyear, Arizona in 1965 and Arizona State University in 1968 with a BA degree in Education. While earning her degree at ASU, she was selected as the National Commander of Angel Flight, a subsidiary of the US Air Force during the Vietnam war. At ASU, she sewed her own clothing and was named one of the ten best dressed coeds on campus.
In 1968, she married Samuel K Chipps. She was involved with the Officer Wives Clubs at several Naval Air Stations. She taught science and math in several states, and then gave birth to two children, Lisa K and Eric S Chipps. After the children started school in Colorado, Julie became involved in the interior design industry. She opened several related businesses and then became a sales representative for the trade. Julie had many clients in most of the mountain states, and she spent several years traveling. Work came readily to Julie as manufactures sought her services. With a partner, she opened and operated two Curves for Women gyms in Aurora, Colorado. Julie loved interacting with people and was a natural center of attraction.
Active in her community, Julie headed a multiyear building committee to complete the new Parker United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her golf league, the P.E.O. charitable organization, Mah Jongg league, sewing group, art classes, morning walks, world travel, spending time with her three grandchildren, and events with the “Pals”. She loved the mountains and sleeping in a tent during the rain.
Julie is survived by her loving husband and companion of 52 years, Samuel Chipps; daughter Lisa K Chipps Vassilev and son Eric S Chipps; two sisters, Mary Duell and Victoria Fox; and one brother, Lee J Ash.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made In Memory of Julie Chipps (chapter HY) to the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Fund: https://donations.peointernational.org/peo-donation-star
Or checks may written to “PEO International” and mailed to PEO President Kris Dickinson, 5211 Sage Thrasher Rd, Parker CO 80134.
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