Tom Neil Tripp

Tom lived most of his life in Watsonville, CA, raised most of those years by his grandmother, Pearl Harper.

He graduated from high school in 1966, and attended two trade schools: engine repair and commercial electrical. He served in the Marine Corp for two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a forward observer, earning three medals.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Wayne Tripp. He is survived by his three sisters, Patti Vizgart, Pam Wade, and Kelly Sherrod (all formerly Tripp); and three nephews, Greg Vizgart and Daniel Sherrod.

A private service with full military honors will be held at a later date with immediate family.

Published in The Pajaronian · December 23, 2022