Braden Tippetts

BRADEN TIPPETTS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Robert Braden Tippetts, age 16, returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 21, 2007. Braden lived with his family in Ammon, Idaho, and was a junior at Hillcrest High School Braden was born July 12, 1990, in Logan, Utah, to Amy and Robert Tippetts. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and very active in his Priest's Quorum. Braden always wanted to make a difference in people's lives. He was a positive influence in the lives of his family and friends, always cheering up those who needed help. Braden's motto was, "My Life is My Message". Braden was passionately involved in many activities. He loved music and began taking classical guitar lessons at age 8. Braden wrote and performed his own songs, entertaining his family and friends. He was an officer and award winner on the Hillcrest Debate Team. Braden was 1st seat in Idaho to compete in debate Nationals this summer. The last speech that he wrote was entitled, "Have I Influenced You?". Braden loved to travel and had visited Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. He enjoyed playing basketball, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Braden is survived by his parents, Robert and Amy Tippetts; three sisters, Brittany, Melissa, and Katelyn Tippetts; grandparents, LeVell and Lyllis Tippetts of Preston, Idaho, and Richard and Carie Dall of Ammon; great- grandparents, Harry and Beverly Dall of Ammon; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our family feels blessed to have spent the past 16 and a half years with Braden. We have wonderful memories of him and are grateful that he had a rich life. He continues to bless us in spirit. We love Braden and we love our Heavenly Father, whose arms now enfold him. Funeral services for Braden will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at the Sunnyside Ward Church, 4375 East Sunnyside Road, Ammon, Idaho. Viewings will be held on Friday, June 1, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday before services. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery following the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hillcrest High School Debate Team. ----------------------------- Condolences received online: Swenson Family lindaswenson@hotmail.com Dear Tippetts Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Not only because of Braden, but also for Bob's continuing recovery. Michael, Linda, Laura & Julie Swenson Lewis Groberg lewgroberg@hotmail.com Braden had such enthusiasm for life it was just amazing. The energy he displayed at the meets at Blackfoot, Highland and Skyline High Schools was a truly uplifting experience for me. I am so sorry for his loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the Tippetts family. Lewis Groberg Ryan Davis ronan144@hotmail.com Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tippetts, I am very sorry for the loss that you and your family have had. While I did not know Braden personally, I knew who he was in debate and many of my friends looked up to him. You must be wonderful parents because I know that Braden was a great guy, I only wish I had gotten a better chance to know your son before he passed. He will be missed by his many friends who grew to know him over the years. I wish you comfort. I know that Braden is up in heaven looking down over all of us, and I also know that he is with our Heavenly Father. Once again I am very sorry for your loss, and I send my condolences. Sincerely, Ryan Davis Marie Groberg mgroberg@hotmail.com I want you to know that I treasure the opportunity I had to get to know Braden. We had some interesting talks about various topics. He was fun to visit with. I will never forget how happy he was to make Nationals in Policy Debate. I know from our visits that he had faith in God and believed in the Savior and wanted to do what was right. I think of you every day and hope that Bob's recovery is going well. Love, Marie Jeri (Larson) Benson I was looking through some of my papers the other day and found Braden's primary program part from 1997 when I was his primary teacher. He was the first child in the class who learned to read well, and he liked to help the other children read their scriptures in class. He was an adorable little boy. I remember the strength of your family during my time in the Ammon 3rd ward. You are in my prayers.