Name: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives
Address: Medford, OR

Found this nice picture to add to Russell's legacy

Found this letter Russell sent to my parents when he was in Operation Desert Storm that I'm sharing as an example of his ability to thoughtfully express himself during a time if great distress.

I remember joining with my children with Russell, Brenda and Trinity in their home at Christmas for a special time of singing Christmas carols while Russell played his guitar. It was not long after my husband passed away and I was a single mom. I think that event made an impression on my son Rocky who now gives piano lessons and directs junior high choirs. He also gave my son Nathan a comprehensive Bible reference work to help him in his college studies. I remember how saddened he was at our Mother's funeral in 2010. I wish we had been able to have more times to share together and share support. I'm so sorry his time with his family was cut short.  I know that he believed that God brings good out of all the distressing things we experience in this world. We may not see it that way in this world, but our faith will finally be rewarded when we are fully in God's presence as Russell now is. May Brenda and Trinity know the peace that comes from God even as they experience all the pain that loss brings.

Russell Owen Tippin Jr. passed away at his home in Trail, OR on May 23, 2018.  He was born in Decatur, Georgia, on September 30, 1950, to Russell Owen Tippin Sr. and Mary Rustin Tippin.  He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Georgia State University and served in the Army National Guard.  In 1987, he moved to Idaho and married Brenda L. Hilliard on July 7, 1987, joining her in staffing the 9500’ Trinity fire lookout on the Boise National Forest.  Through the years, Russell worked at a variety of jobs.  He operated printing businesses in Troy, ID, Pullman, WA. In 1990, Russell was a member of the 206th TC Detachment for the Army National Guard when his unit was activated for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  Among his duties there, he assisted in night time helicopter missions flying low without lights to carry supplies to soldiers on the front lines.  Russell served in Saudi Arabia September 1990 – May 1991.  Upon returning, he operated another printing business in Medford, Oregon for a time, and later worked as a long-haul trucker for several companies including Swift and May trucking.  As his wife continued staffing the Rustler Peak fire lookout on the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, Russell also staffed several fire lookouts including West Prospect Peak on the Lassen National Forest, Indian Rock on the Malheur National Forest, and finally Spring Butte Lookout on the Deschutes National Forest in 2012 and 2013, after which he retired.   Russell enjoyed his hobby of music, especially flatpicking style guitar, and banjo.  He is survived by his wife, Brenda Tippin of Trail, OR; daughter Trinity Tippin, Trail, OR; sisters Joan Keene, Leigh Robison, Jan Zehner, all of Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.  He is laid to rest in the National Veteran’s cemetery in Eagle Point, OR.

Loving husband and dad, you will be missed.


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Russell Owen Tippin Jr.

30 septembre 1950 – 23 mai 2018

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