Daniel Owen Tripp, born April 26, 1951, died July 16, 2014. Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack on July 16, 2014. Dan was born on April 26, 1951 to Owen Powell Tripp and Cleo Roberts Tripp. Second of 4 children, graduated from Granite High School in 1969. Married Sandra Massey and had Kristine and Braden. Later divorced. Married Kathy Bergstrom and had Shannon, Dana, Skyler, Tiffany and Daniel. Dan belonged to the Teamsters union, local 222. He worked at the U of U Surplus Dept. for 24 years. He was soon going to retire. He was looking forward to spending more quality time with family and friends. He was an outdoor enthusiast, hunting fishing, camping. Loved vacationing. Mesquite, LasVegas, Yellowstone and Wendover. He loved his family more than life itself. Always helping everyone in any way he could. He was a fun loving out going, caring, comical man, loved by all he encountered. He leaves a huge void in our family and our hearts. He will be truly missed. Dan is survived by 3 siblings, wife Kathy, 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Rest in Paradise. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 1025 W. Utah Ave, Tooele. A viewing will held 1 hour prior to services. Interment at Tooele City Cemetery. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.
