Ted Wheelock Tipps

Birth: 5 Mar 1939, TX

• 1950 U.S. census, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, household of Ted T. and Edith A. Tipps.
• "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ : accessed 1 July 2024), Ted W. Tipps.

Death: 15 Aug 1986

• "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ : accessed 1 July 2024), Ted W. Tipps.

Father: Ted Thomas Tipps
Mother: Edith Annette Wheelock

Spouse: Betty Rae Blue
Marriage: 10 Mar 1957, Clovis, NM

• "Betty Blue, Mr. Tipps Are Wed," Lubbock Morning Avalanche (Lubbock, Texas), 16 Mar 1957, p. 4, col. 6; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "Bride is to Be Honoree," Mrs. Ted Tipps Jr., former Miss Betty Blue, Lubbock Evening Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 3 Apr 1957, p. 6, col. 4; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "News About Area Men in Service," Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 28 Mar 1969, p. 79, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 1 July 2024.

Divorce: 1974

• "Lubbock Courts," Betty R. and Ted W. Tipps Suit for Divorce, Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 14 Feb 1974, p. 102, col. 6; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "Divorces Granted," Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 4 July 1974, p. 91, col. 1; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.

Spouse: Wilma M. Nance
Marriage: 2 Jun 1975, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/926805366:9168 : accessed 1 July 2024), Ted Wheelock Tipps and Wilma Nance Wilkes (1975).

Notes:

Ted and Betty had a child, Richard Wheelock Tipps, born in 1957, who died as an infant.¹ They likely had additional children.

Sources:

1. "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982," database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/22696176:2272 : accessed 2 July 2024), Richard Wheelock Tipps death (1957), Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; see also "Last Rites Held For T. W. TIpps Infant," Lubbock Morning Avalanche (Lubbock, Texas), 6 Sep 1957, p. 3, col. 1; Newspapers.com, accessed 2 July 2024.

Mary Carol Tipps

Birth: 30 Jun 1941, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3375433:8781 : accessed 3 July 2024), Mary Carol Tipps birth (1941).
• 1950 U.S. census, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, household of Ted T. and Edith A. Tipps.

Father: Ted Thomas Tipps
Mother: Edith Annette Wheelock

Spouse: Edwin Vincent Arnold
Marriage: 1 Nov 1963, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/9070825:1144 : accessed 3 July 2024), Mary C Tipps and Edwin V Arnold (1963); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
• "Miss Tipps is Married," Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 3 Nov 1963, p. 48, col. 3; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 3 July 2024.

Divorce: Nov 1971, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4649036:1141 : accessed 3 July 2024), Mary C. Tipps and Edwin V Arnold (1971); citing California Divorce Index, 1966-1984, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Spouse: James R. Brown
Marriage: 3 Feb 1976, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/9397167:1144 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C Tipps and James R Brown (1976); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2742178:1144 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C Arnold and James R Brown (1976); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Divorce: Nov 1976, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4016779:1141 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C. Tipps and James R Brown (1976); citing California Divorce Index, 1966-1984, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Notes:

Mary Tipps may be the Mary Carol Arnold of Wills Point, Texas who was born 30 June 1941 and died 17 Jan 2023. Cremated.¹

Sources:

1. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248642694/mary_carol-arnold: accessed July 4, 2024), memorial page for Mary Carol Arnold (30 Jun 1941–17 Jan 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 248642694; Cremated.

Wilma M. Nance

Birth: 8 Jun 1931, Afton, Dickens Co, TX

• "Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3641972:2275 : accessed 2 July 2024), Wilmer Marion Nance birth (1931); citing Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1932, Archives, Orem, Utah.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7847543/wilma_m-tipps: accessed July 2, 2024), memorial page for Wilma M. Nance Tipps (8 Jun 1931–2 May 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7847543, City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX, maintained by David Sifford (contributor 46564332).

Death: 2 May 1999

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7847543/wilma_m-tipps: accessed July 2, 2024), memorial page for Wilma M. Nance Tipps (8 Jun 1931–2 May 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7847543, City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX, maintained by David Sifford (contributor 46564332).

Burial: Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7847543/wilma_m-tipps: accessed July 2, 2024), memorial page for Wilma M. Nance Tipps (8 Jun 1931–2 May 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7847543, City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, TX, maintained by David Sifford (contributor 46564332).

Father: Richard L. Nance
Mother: Nellie Andrews

Spouse: Ted Wheelock Tipps
Marriage: 2 Jun 1975, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/926805366:9168 : accessed 1 July 2024), Ted Wheelock Tipps and Wilma Nance Wilkes (1975).

Betty Rae Blue

Birth: 2 May 1940, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3135633:8781 : accessed 2 July 2024), Betty Rae Blue birth (1940).
• "Bride is to Be Honoree," Mrs. Ted Tipps Jr., former Miss Betty Blue, Lubbock Evening Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 3 Apr 1957, p. 6, col. 4; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.

Father: Raymond A. Blue
Mother: Doris Virginia Moreland

Spouse: Ted Wheelock Tipps
Marriage: 10 Mar 1957, Clovis, NM

• "Betty Blue, Mr. Tipps Are Wed," Lubbock Morning Avalanche (Lubbock, Texas), 16 Mar 1957, p. 4, col. 6; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "Bride is to Be Honoree," Mrs. Ted Tipps Jr., former Miss Betty Blue, Lubbock Evening Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 3 Apr 1957, p. 6, col. 4; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "News About Area Men in Service," Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 28 Mar 1969, p. 79, col. 3; Newspapers.com, accessed 1 July 2024.

Divorce: 1974

• "Lubbock Courts," Betty R. and Ted W. Tipps Suit for Divorce, Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 14 Feb 1974, p. 102, col. 6; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.
• "Divorces Granted," Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 4 July 1974, p. 91, col. 1; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 1 July 2024.

Spouse: Doyle Eugene Turner
Marriage: 8 Feb 1983, Rockwall, Rockwall Co, TX

• "Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/11476438:8795 : accessed 2 July 2024), Betty R. Tipps and Doyle E. Turner (1983).

Notes:

In 1950, Betty R. Blue was 9, born Texas, daughter of Raymond A. and Doris Blue, resided in Lubbock.

Raymond A. Blue

Spouse: Doris Virginia Moreland
Marriage: 30 Apr 1938, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8B-WC95 : accessed 2 July 2024), R A Blue and Doris Virginia Moreland (1938); FHL 002032227, image 575 of 1307.

1. Betty Rae Blue, born 2 May 1940, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

Doyle Eugene Turner

Birth: 8 May 1936, Tahoka, Lynn Co, TX

• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 14 December 2007, obit for Doyle Eugene (Gene) Turner, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/11D8A824CA7E8218-11D8A824CA7E8218 : accessed 2 July 2024).

Death: 24 Nov 2007

• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 14 December 2007, obit for Doyle Eugene (Gene) Turner, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/11D8A824CA7E8218-11D8A824CA7E8218 : accessed 2 July 2024).

Spouse: Betty Rae Blue
Marriage: 8 Feb 1983, Rockwall, Rockwall Co, TX

• "Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019," database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/11476438:8795 : accessed 2 July 2024), Betty R. Tipps and Doyle E. Turner (1983).

Notes:

Per obit, Gene was survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Sheryl Shields, Gary Turner, Doyle Turner, Jr, James Turner, Michael Turner, Bridget Brecheen, Michelle Turner, and Scott Turner. He was also survived by three stepchildren: Tamara Frith, Mark Tipps, and Vickie Hicks.¹

Sources:

1. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 14 December 2007, obit for Doyle Eugene (Gene) Turner, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/11D8A824CA7E8218-11D8A824CA7E8218 : accessed 2 July 2024).

Doris Virginia Moreland

Spouse: Raymond A. Blue
Marriage: 30 Apr 1938, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8B-WC95 : accessed 2 July 2024), R A Blue and Doris Virginia Moreland (1938); FHL 002032227, image 575 of 1307.

1. Betty Rae Blue, born 2 May 1940, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

Richard L. Nance

Spouse: Nellie Andrews

1. Wilma M. Nance, born 8 Jun 1931, Afton, Dickens Co, TX

Nellie Andrews

Death: 19 Jun 1983, Lubbock, Lubbock Co, Texas

• "Nellie Nance," obit, Lubbock Evening Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 20 June 1983, p. 40, col. 4; Newspapers.com, accessed 2 July 2024.

Spouse: Richard L. Nance

1. Wilma M. Nance, born 8 Jun 1931, Afton, Dickens Co, TX

Notes:

Per obit, she was survived by two daughters, Lynn Neil Kuykendall and Wilma Tipps, both of Lubbock.¹

Sources:

1. "Nellie Nance," obit, Lubbock Evening Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 20 June 1983, p. 40, col. 4; Newspapers.com, accessed 2 July 2024.

Edwin Vincent Arnold

Spouse: Mary Carol Tipps
Marriage: 1 Nov 1963, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/9070825:1144 : accessed 3 July 2024), Mary C Tipps and Edwin V Arnold (1963); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
• "Miss Tipps is Married," Lubbock Avalanche Journal (Lubbock, Texas), 3 Nov 1963, p. 48, col. 3; NewspaperArchive.com, accessed 3 July 2024.

Divorce: Nov 1971, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4649036:1141 : accessed 3 July 2024), Mary C. Tipps and Edwin V Arnold (1971); citing California Divorce Index, 1966-1984, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

James R. Brown

Birth: about 1939

• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2742178:1144 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C Arnold and James R Brown (1976); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Spouse: Mary Carol Tipps
Marriage: 3 Feb 1976, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/9397167:1144 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C Tipps and James R Brown (1976); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
• "California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2742178:1144 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C Arnold and James R Brown (1976); California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Divorce: Nov 1976, Los Angeles Co, CA

• "California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4016779:1141 : accessed 4 July 2024), Mary C. Tipps and James R Brown (1976); citing California Divorce Index, 1966-1984, Microfiche, Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.