In Memory

Franklyn R Tibbetts Sr - Class Of 1940

Franklyn R Tibbetts Sr

Franklyn R Tibbetts Sr, 82, of Ripon, California, passed away on April 17, 2005. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 9, 1922, he grew up and lived the majority of his life in the San Gabriel Valley. As an alumni and athlete of South Pasadena High School, he attended and graduated from Stanford University, Class of 1944.

He enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, he was employed as an electrical engineer with Square D Company for 32 years. Frank was an active member in the Glenkirk Presbyterian Church in Glendora for more than 30 years. He especially found happiness and joy in helping others. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 30 years, Kathleen Tibbetts; sister and brother; six children; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and his loving extended family.

San Gabriel Valley Tribune, April 29, 2005