05/29/2026
Our condolences to the Becky Tipton Family.
Rebecca Florence Tipton, 82, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2026, in Bakersfield, Calif. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. June 13 at United Methodist Church in C**n Rapids. Burial will follow at Union Township Cemetery in C**n Rapids. Rebecca was born June 23, 1943, in La Jolla, Calif., to Robert and Arlene Bissell. She was raised in Tipton and graduated from Tipton High School with the Class of 1961. On Nov. 6, 1965, she married Tom Tipton in Marion. Throughout her life, Rebecca was known for her kindness and caring spirit. She worked in several positions, including at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, First Methodist Church in C**n Rapids and Iowa Savings Bank in C**n Rapids, where she served as a secretary. Rebecca lived in several Iowa communities throughout her life, including Marion, Vinton, Montezuma, C**n Rapids and Carroll before moving to Bakersfield in 2024. She enjoyed community involvement, singing in the church choir and was a former member of P.E.O. and the Order of the Eastern Star. Above all, she cherished time with family and creating memories with loved ones. Survivors include her husband, Tom Tipton; a son, Bart (Traci) Tipton of Bakersfield; a grandson, Jakob Tipton of Bakersfield; a sister, Debbie (Dick) of Cedar Rapids; a brother, John (Sherry) of Wichita, Kan.; along with extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Bret Tipton; a sister, Teresa Smart; and her parents, Robert and Arlene Bissell.
