COLIP, Lawrence E. (Larry)


Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley, Arizona Larry E. Colip October 8, 1929 - March 10, 2015 Lawrence E. "Larry" Colip passed away at Clare Bridge of Oro Valley on March 10, 2015. Larry was born on October 8, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN to Margaret and Alvah Elsworth Colip. Larry received a PHD in Electrical Engineering and was later employed for many years by Rockwell International as Vice President of sales and marketing in Denmark, England, Dallas, TX, Naperville, IL, and Freemont, CA. Upon Retirement he and his wife Bente moved to Tucson, Az where they have spent the last 19 years as residents of SaddleBrooke. Larry is survived by his wife Bente; his children Vicky Littlepage, Nancy Niles, and Lawrence Scott Colip; and his grandchildren Jennifer McCuistion, Jordan Niles and Elisha Colip. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm, at the Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley. Larry will be missed and remembered by his wife, children, and grandchildren for all of the love and support he provided thoughout his life. A special thank you to the staff at Clare Bridge and Casa de la Luz Hospice. Sign the online guestbook at www.VistosoFH.com or call 544-2285 for information.