- Date Of Birth: May 22, 1938
- Date Of Death: May 20, 2020
- State: Idaho
Terril “Terry” L. Phippen, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2020, in his home surrounded by loving family.
Terry was born May 22, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merlyn Lester Phippen and Althera B. Phippen. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Emerson Elementary, O. E. Bell Junior High, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He went on to complete a technical program at Idaho State University, where he earned a certification for printing.
On January 19, 1962, he married Rita Fisher Phippen in the Idaho Falls Temple. They celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary this past January. Together they raised two children, Lisa and Rod. Terry and Rita made their home in Idaho Falls, where Terry worked as the owner and operator of M. L. Phippen & Son Printing & Rubber Stamps. During this time, he received recognition with a Professional Profile in the “Marking Industry Magazine” for his professional career in the printing and rubber stamp industry. He made numerous lasting friendships during his time working at “The Shop.”
M.L. Phippen and Son Printing & Rubber Stamps got its start in 1959 when Terry went into partnership with his father. They specialized in Letterpress and Offset printing, and Rubber and Polymer Stamps. Terry took over as owner/operator when his father passed away. After 56 years in business, Terry closed the doors in the Fall of 2015 due to health reasons.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Rita; children, Lisa Phippen of Idaho Falls, ID, and Rod (Traci) Phippen of Ammon, ID; brother, Michael (Tamra) Phippen of Idaho Falls, ID; grandsons, Blake (Jessica) Phippen, Heath Phippen, and Garrett Phippen; granddaughter, Taylee Phippen; and great-granddaughter, Everly Phippen. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jay Phippen and Joy Foose.
