R.I.P. DLipp

I just wanted to let all of you out there on the H.A.M.B. know that my little brother Darrin passed away on 7/25/09 due to complications from a liver transplant at the MAYO Clinic in Rochester, MN. I was the person that donated the right lob of my liver to him, so that is why it has taken me so much time to post this up. I am a little sore and emotionally beat up, but doing as well as expected. The following is the details and a picture of the hot rod he had been working on for the past few years:

Darrin Andrew Lipp of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com</st1:City>Gillette, <st1:State w:st="on">WY</st1:State> and formerly of <st1:City w:st="on">Scottsbluff</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State>, passed away Saturday July 25, 2009 at <ST1<st1laceName w:st="on">Rochester</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Methodist</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Hospital</st1laceType></ST1 in MN, due to complications from a liver transplant. Darrin was born 9/17/1980 in <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">Rapid City</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">SD</st1:State></ST1 to Kenneth A. and Karen (Bender) Lipp. He attended Cleghorn Elementary, North Jr. High and graduated from <ST1<st1laceName w:st="on">Rapid City</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Central</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">High School</st1laceType></ST1 in 1999. While attending High School he was a member of honors society, ran track and cross country. After High School graduation, he attended The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, graduating in 2004 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. At the time of his death, he was employed by Simon Contractors of Gillette, WY as an Area Manager. Darrin had a life long passion for cars, trucks and motorcycles, having raced motorcycles for many years with the Jackpine Gypsies and having been an active member of the 4X4 community as a member of the local Toyota Land Cruisers Association chapter, The Dakota Territory Cruisers. He will always be remembered for having a great smile and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by many friends and family which include his parents Ken and Karen of Rapid City, SD, brother Clyde John Lipp and wife Pauline of Las Vegas, NV. <ST1Clyde</ST1 so graciously donated a portion of his liver for the transplant. His grandmothers Esther Lipp and Shirley Bender, uncles Donald Lipp and John Pat Lipp all of Rapid City, SD. Uncle Jim Lipp of Reno, NV and Tim Lipp of Casper, WY. Aunts Joanne Golden of Shawnee, KS, Therese Lipp of Rapid City, SD and Kathy Lorch of Blackhawk, SD and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Lelena Lipp, who was lost at sea in 1995 and both grandfathers John Lipp and Claude Bender.

 

RIP & My prayers to your family

 

R.i.p.

 

Oh my God. I had not heard from Darrin in a while and had no idea. You have my deepest condolences. Last time D stopped at my ranch was 2 years ago on Thanksgiving to show me his Tudor progress and look at teh Tudor I had just bought. I am floored with this news.

 

R.I.P. DLipp. My prayers got out to you and your family.

Ian

 

Godspeed. You are a true brother and should be very proud of your efforts to help your brother.

 

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I know my little brother is pretty special to me. My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

R.I.P. My prayers are with your family.

 

Tough news. I didn't know him, but I lost my younger brother several years ago and I can tell you, I didn't much like the feeling. I'm sure you are right there also. Be kind to yourself and your family. You did the best you could. Life sometimes deals us tough hands. Rest in peace, brother.

 

man, i'm sorry.

 

Clyde, May God Bless all your hearts. Your only brother and only sister...both so young. I can't even imagine your grief. Much prayers for all!
Chuck

 

Sorry for your loss.
R.I.P.

 

I want everyone to know that Darrin was one of the nicest, most layed back hot rodders I had ever met. When I was working at the rod shop I met him as he started his Tudor. For not having built a hotrod he dove into it with gusto. Building the car in a 50s block shop in an alley with the help of pals and his idea of what it needed to look like. He knew I loved seeing the progress on his car and made that stop at my place on Turkeyday and it was the highlight of mine and my lil bros (SentinelT here) day. He was tops in my book.

 

So sorry for your loss. Stay close to your parents, they need to know that your still here. I can not imagine loosing a child.......or a brother..........or a sister

Frank

 

Sorry for your loss Clyde may your brother rest in peace.

 

Try to be strong,you did a noble thing.
Godspeed to DLipp

 

Sorry for your loss.
You did a great thing. Get yourself well and let us know you are.

Remember the good times.

 

I am so sorry for you loss. All you can do is be thankful for all the good times you had with him.

 

Amen to that...

 

Way, way, way, too young, my condolences for a tragic loss. RIP...

 

My sympathies to your family.

 

Terribly sorry to hear of your loss,.... I will add your family to the prayer list.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

Sorry for your loss, you are truly a great brother and a credit to the human race. I am sorry the outcome was not better.


Tim

 

I'm sorry for your loss.

Kurt

 

So sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

 

btt for the afternoon crew.

 

I'm sorry he passed on, but he's in a better place. I know how you feel, I lost a brother on 12/16/06 and I sure miss him. I pray for him and your family.

 

Sorry for your loss. May he R.I.P. Your a hero in my book.

 

Sincerest condolences to you and your family.May he R.I.P.