Charles William Phippen Jr.'s Obituary
CHARLES WILLIAM PHIPPEN, JR. April 22, 1919 — September 12, 2019 Resident of San LeandroCharles (Bill) was born at Letterman Hospital in the Presidio of San Francisco to Charles William Phippen, Sr., and Christina Isabel Schutte Phippen. His sister, Doris, was born in 1922. He graduated from Galileo High School and shortly after joined the National Guard. When World War II started, Bill was inducted into the United States Army, and was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. After the War, Bill returned home and drove for Greyhound Bus Line, Yellow Cab Company, and eventually Barrett Bus Lines (San Francisco Airporter). Bill met his future wife, Dorothy Person, at Hobergs Resort in the summer of 1951. They were married on February 1, 1953. Their first child, Linda, was born in 1954, followed by Nancy in 1956, and Michael in 1960. After Bill retired in 1985, he and Dorothy enjoyed many cruises and trips. Bill was obsessed with the game of tennis from a young age, and played until his stroke at age 95! Over the years he played in many tournaments and attended many professional tournaments. He often spoke of his beloved city of San Francisco and always cheered for his Giants and 49ers. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, sister Doris and wife Dorothy (June 2005). He is survived by his three children and three grandchildren, Megan Hulme and Kayleigh and Connor Phippen. Also survived by brother-in-law Vernon Person and sister-in-law Doris Person, and many nieces and nephews. Our family would like to thank Villa at Castro Valley and Suncrest Hospice for their care. Dad met his goal of reaching 100!Dads Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. We love you and miss you Dad!
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