Jan Elwin Tripp, December 26, 1948 — February 02, 2019

Jan Elwin Tripp (Ann Arbor, Michigan, MI) December 26, 1948 February 02, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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A much loved husband, father, brother and uncle, Jan Elwin Tripp, 70, Ann Arbor, MI, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019. He bravely confronted and fought lung and brain cancer. Born December 26, 1948, in Big Rapids, MI, Jan grew up in Baldwin, MI.

He received a BS and MS in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan. In 1973 Jan started his engineering career at General Motors Powertrain, Ypsilanti, MI, until his retirement in 2008. Jan never wasted a minute of his life.

He had several passions including long distance bicycling, backpacking, hiking, camping and cross country skiing. He was active in his children’s sports, hobbies, and interests all through school and into adulthood. He directed his research skills to genealogy and historical events.

For several years he held various board positions at the Washtenaw County Historical Society, Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor Bicycling Touring Society. Jan was Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Genealogist, member of Sons of the American Revolution and a member of various organizations. Jan is survived by his wife Marilyn Ammar Tripp of 46 years, daughter Catherine Leigh Tripp, brother Kim Tripp (Susan Bradford), sister Pamela Simmons (Dale), several nieces and nephews, and preceded in death by his son Jon Elwin Tripp in 2011.

A private memorial will be held at a later date. We thank the loving staff at Glacier Hills long term care and the compassionate care from St Joseph Mercy Hospice. Memorials may be made to Washtenaw County Historical Society, 500 N.Main St. Ann Arbor MI 48104; or Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, PO Box 7155, Ann Arbor MI 48107 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jan Elwin Tripp please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice Jan Elwin Tripp December 26, 1948 — February 02, 2019

obituary notice Jan Elwin Tripp December 26, 1948 — February 02, 2019

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