Loving husband and father, Tim Gripp, passed away on February 16, 2011. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife, Pam, and their children, Erin, Brendan and Hayley. Tim is also survived by his father, Tom Gripp, Sr., his brothers, Tom, Jr. and Bob, sisters, Lenore Highet and Jane Clarke, as well as nieces and nephews, Todd, Ryan, Jenni, Callie and Andrew and his dog, Webster.

Tim was born in Pasadena, California and was raised in La Crescenta, attending Crescenta Valley High School. He attended University of California at Berkeley where he was president of his fraternity, Delta Kappa Epsilon and played rugby for the “Old Blues”. Tim began his career with Bateman, Eichler, Hill, Richards as a stockbroker and after 13 years, opened his own financial planning company with Independent Financial Group.  He worked in the community, sharing his time and talents with the Good Shepherd Shelter for Battered Women and Children. Planning their annual summer party and lending a loving hand during the holidays was very special for Tim.