Theodore Albert Dippy
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Dr. Ted Dippy
JUNE 25, 1925 – MARCH 12, 2013
Dr. Theodore Albert Dippy, 87, passed into the presence of his Savior Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his home in Astatula, FL. He was known by loved ones and friends as “Dr. Ted.”
A celebration of his life service was held for family and friends on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Hiawassa Bible Chapel, 1900 Hiawassee Road in Orlando. Dr. Ted was born June 25, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, to Robert H. and Clara J.Dippy. He attended Orlando High School and graduated in 1943. During WW II, he served in the US Army, ETO. After his military service, he attended Emory University at Oxford and Emory University Atlanta, Ga. graduating as Doctor of Medicine, with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Dr Ted fulfilled his Pediatric residency requirements at Georgia Baptist Hospital and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. In 1956, Dr. Ted returned to Winter Park, Florida to establish his practice in Pediatrics. During that time, he served as Medical Director for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida. He was instrumental in establishing the Pediatric Departments at Florida Hospital and Winter Park Hospital. Because of his love and passion for young people, he was a pioneer in establishing the Winter Park Swim Club, where he coached swimming for many years.
From 1978 to 1982 Dr. Ted served on the Orange County School Board. He was also involved in numerous other civic and community activities and ministries including: Healthcare for the Homeless, Stewards Foundation, New Tribes Mission, Hampton DuBose Adademy, the Tom Skinner Club, (formerly Cat Caddigan’s Home for Girls), and Camp Horizon.
Dr. Ted was a devoted Bible scholar, serving as an Elder and Sunday school teacher for many years at Hiawassa Bible Chapel in Orlando. He delighted in the study of scripture, poetry, and classic literature. He also enjoyed swimming and vegetable gardening, and was well known for telling amusing stories. Dr. Ted was widely respected and best known for helping less fortunate members of our society.
He was survived by his wife Elizabeth, sisters Lee Hamilton of North Palm Beach, Adele Phillips of Orlando, brothers Roy Dippy, MD of Orlando and Walter Dippy, MD of Stewart, FL. He was also survived by sons Ted Dippy Jr. of Weaverville, NC, Philip and Mark Dippy of Waynesville, NC, Reece Dippy of St. Charles, IL, Lee Dippy of Orlando, stepson Bill Wright of Mount Juliet, TN, and stepdaughter Judi Wright of Otto, NC. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
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- Adapted from Ted Dippy's obituary