David John Lipitz

July 30, 1959 ~ November 22, 2023
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
David John Lipitz, born July 30, 1959, passed away on November 22, 2023.
Dave is survived by his wife of 39½ years, Judy (née Mendenhall) Lipitz; brother, Thomas (June) Lipitz; nephew, Thomas (Sydney) Lipitz Jr.; aunt, Velma Kovacich; brothers-in-law, Larry (Janna) Mendenhall and John (Janis) Mendenhall; sisters-in-law, Cindy (Dave) Susser and Sharon (Benito) Juvera; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, friends and his biggest dog ever, Ginger.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Lipitz; grandparents, John and Margaret Lipitz and Samuel and Theresa Musso; aunt, Jennie Lipitz; uncle, Henry Musso; and numerous other extended family members.
Dave worked 33 years at Parkview Medical Center as a Lab Specialist. He was passionate about saving lives.
Dave was a “Jack of All Trades.” He was gifted in plumbing, carpentry and mechanics.
Dave had a love of the outdoors: hiking, camping, fishing and hunting, throughout the state of Colorado, as much as he could his entire life since high school. Dave also enjoyed making beer and wine. He, along with his wife, Judy, and Lynn Patterson, created “Prairie Smoked Beer” which, in 1991, won the American Homebrewers Association National Championship.
Memorial service, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel.
Services
Memorial Service: December 1, 2023 10:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
I knew Dave since 3 grade been a great person all his life….my condolences to u Judy and family…
Sending love and prayers your way. So sorry for your loss.
Lynn
Judy, I am sending you big hugs from Shorewood, Illinois. Reading all of these wonderful memories of your husband Dave tells me he was a good man. Your friends here at the lab are thinking about you and love you.
I loved working with Dave, he knew how to fix anything, he was such an icon in the lab that someone had printed up his picture and its been hanging on our chemistry wall for years. His personal special touches are all over the lab. He was a wiz with troubleshooting QC and calibrations. And he was so full of knowledge about where to go for hiking, fishing, and camping in Colorado, I will greatly miss working with him and talking about his adventures. Judy, I’ve never had a chance to meet you, but I am so sorry. I imagine Dave took excellent care of your home and you never had to pay anyone to fix anything! He will be greatly missed!
I send my condolences to the family.
Dave was both a great coworker of 30+ years and a good friend. We shared many good conversations over the years. He loved sharing beautiful photos he had taken and hunting and fishing stories. He loved working on his home. Judy and Ginger were the center of his life.
Dave took pride in his work and shared his knowledge of the analyzers with everyone. It was a standing joke that old parts for the Vitros 5600 were going home so he could build one in his garage.
Tim and I traveled to Slovenia in 2013 and thanks to Dave we spent a wonderful day with his relatives, Rudy, Bojana and their family.
The years I worked with Dave were such a blessing.
Judy, may the memories everyone shares here help you in the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lori
Dave and I met at the University of Southern Colorado in a Medical Microbiology class 35 years ago and became lifelong friends. My heart is broken at his passing and I will never forget him. Thank you for being part of my life…..
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this hard time.
Love,
Jayme
I am so sad to hear of your husband Dave’s passing. You, Dave and your family will be in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to all.
Judy and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Dave for the last 3 years. He was not only an amazing Medical Laboratory Scientist but an exceptional human being. The void left by his passing will be felt by so many people whose lives he touched.
Hi Judy
We have never met but I worked in the lab with Dave for 27 years. He was an amazing scientist, had a great sense of humor and was a wizard with the instrumentation we have had in the lab over the years. He will be missed by everyone who worked with him.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers to Judy and family.
Dave was the most genuine friend you could have. True to the heart and a beautiful spirit. A true nature lover and outdoorsman. I have nothing but good memories of Dave. I know that our creator has him in his hands were all things will be revealed. Peace be with all of the circle of friends Dave has and especially Judy his lifelong soulmate. Im sure there will be pain in the memories mixed with a beautiful joyous feeling from the good times that were shared. He has gone to the happy hunting grounds and fishing waters. Find strength in the love Dave gave. So long for now my dear friend, you will not be forgotten.
Judy,
My thoughts are with you. I worked with Dave for 30 yrs. He was my 3-11 weekend partner. I adored him 💜. He was smart, a hard worker and so funny…
I always knew if I needed anything, Dave would help me out. I like to think he is somewhere right now fishing and drinking with Bob. Rest well my friend.
Love you Mr Lipitz.
Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss =( I did not know your husband, Dave, and he looks like a kind and gentle soul. May he rest in Paradise. Prayers and strength to you!
Dawn P.