David Wayne Stripp, 55, of Marion, NY, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Dave was born in Utica on March 27, 1957, the son of Allen L. Stripp and the late M. Lorraine Stripp.
He graduated from the Town of Webb Schools, Old Forge, NY in 1975 and continued his education in Rochester where he learned his trade as a tool and die maker.
After living in Chicago and Toronto, Dave returned to western New York and was employed at Southco for many years. On August 23, 1992, he married Kelly Hotalen and together they settled in Marion, NY. They were blessed with a loving union of 20 years, filled with love, laughter and compassion.
Dave enjoyed spending his free time ice fishing, gardening, collecting steins and was an avid golfer. After working third shift, he’d often stop at the Lima Golf Club for an early morning game.
He was also a beloved marshal for several LPGA Championships at Locust Hill Country Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly of Marion; three children, Tracy, Trevor and Sarah; his father, Allen L. Stripp of Old Forge: siblings, Michael J. Stripp and his wife, Dayna of Holland Patent; Mark A. Stripp and his wife, Karen of Glenwood Springs, CO; Daniel B. Stripp of Vail, CO; Susan L. Stripp of Old Forge and Sandra L. Tetreault and her husband, Pierre of Old Forge; granddaughter, Zahria and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother M. Lorraine Stripp.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Niccolls Presbyterian Church, Old Forge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Clifton Springs Hospital’s Radiation Oncology Center for the exceptional care given to Dave throughout his illness.
