Donald “Don” Tipton, 79, of Shady Cove, Oregon, Passed away February 15, 2023.Don will be remembered locally as the owner of Modern Plumbing in Medford for 38 years, having started there at age 19 as inside clean up person, to eventually owning it 22 years later. He served twice as President of the Oregon State Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors, most recently in 1994. He served on the Apprenticeship Council for 12 years, hired and trained 30+ Apprentices to become Plumbers. He was also a member of both the University, Rotary and Snowmobile Clubs of Medford.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandie, his dog Roxie, Daughter Kris, Son David, Sister Holly, 4 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren, all of whom will miss him very much.He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom Tipton and Garry Meyling.In lieu of Flowers, Please donate to Asante Hospice, Medford.No Service is planned at this time.
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