Rick Tibbetts
January 10, 2010
Rick Tibbetts, 52, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 from Pick’s Disease at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, with burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery near Cumming. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Rick was born November 26, 1957 to Peggy and Roy Tibbetts in Des Moines. He was a life long lover of sports, which he both participated and coached. He touched many people’s lives through his compassion and energetic personality. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. He owned and operated several small companies in Des Moines.
Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 27 years, Lori Tibbetts; children, Angela (Kurt) Smith, Melissa Tibbetts, Allie (Joe Hutchins) Tibbetts, and Zachary Tibbetts; grandchildren, Boston, Brooklyn, Abby, Sammy, and Annabelle; parents, Roy and Peggy Tibbetts; grandmother, Margaret Roach; brother, William Tibbetts; sisters, Terri Tibbetts and Michele (Todd) Rhoades; many nieces, nephews, friends, and “The Village”.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Martin Roach.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mayo Clinic for research of Frontal Temporal Disease, also known as Pick’s Disease; or St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
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Bill Hurley
01/19/2010
Oh Rick - you were one of the toughest dudes I have ever met...you were also one of the most gentle. The flying missle in the defensive backfield on one of the greatest football teams ever assembled in the state of South Dakota. I'm proud to have been a team mate of yours.
Peace.
Chris "CJ" Johnson
01/14/2010
To my friend Bill and all the Tibbetts family,
Thinking of you in this time if loss and reflection.
May God bless each and every one of you with
his comfort....Peace Be With You All.
Cindy (Fetters) Goolsby
01/13/2010
I used to work with Peggy years ago @ Grefe & Sidney. I wanted to express to you all how sad I am to hear of your loss.
Peggy, I'm sending you and Roy hugs through the internet. I'm just so sorry.
Cindy
Steve and Teri Siembieda
01/13/2010
Dear Terri, Kinsey, and Sarah,
Much love to all of you during this very sad time. We are praying for you and your family.
Kevin Schomer
01/13/2010
I'm really sorry for your loss. I always looked up to Rick as a coach and as an overall role model. I hope your family can get through this difficult time, and know that my prayers are with you.
Chad Krantman
01/12/2010
My deepest sympathy to Lori and the entire family. I met Rick about 18 years ago and I instantly knew that he was one of a kind. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. I'm a better person for knowing Rick and will think of him often with wonderful memories. I'm glad he has found peace. Heaven just became a little more lively! God Bless!
Jewels Jepson
01/12/2010
Billy - I was sooooo sorry to see that your brother has passed away. My prayers for you and your family. I can't imagine how sad you all feel. He has your beautiful curly hair. Though I never met your brother - I am sure he was such a loving, caring great guy. He will forever be in your hearts. There are no words to make it better. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Warmly, your friend, Jewels
Ferne Bonomi
01/12/2010
For Peggy Tibbetts: Peggy, I saw Rick's obituary in the Register this morning and it brought back happy memories of you and Roy and the children on 51st street. I have just boned up a bit on Pick's disease. I had never heard of it. What a shame to have that rare malady strike your family! My thoughts are with you. I write from Ames, where I have lived since I remarried in 1991 to Wayne Davis, a former weekly newspaper editor whom I had known for years. It is a happy marriage. Son Robert is in Evanston, Illinois; son Robert is in the Bay area in California. Neither one gave me grandchildren, but I acquired a granddaughter when I married Wayne, and she has been a joy. She had called me Grandma since she learned to talk, because her mother's mother died long before she was born. She was the flower girl at our wedding. She had announced to her preschool that her grandfather and grandmother were being married, and she was going to be in the wedding, and was too young to understand why they laughed. Bob Bonomi died several years ago in Memphis, where he moved after we divorced in the 70s. My very best wishes to you in these sad days.
Ron & Jeanne Calder
01/12/2010
He'll have the peace and rest he so deserves. If there's anything we can do don't hesitate to call. Lots of love and care always.
Valerie Montgomery
01/12/2010
Rick was one of a kind and once you met him, you never forgot him. He truly loved his wife and family more than life itself. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Lori and the entire family. It was their heartfelt and unconditional love that enabled us to have him on this earth as long as we did before being called home to his God. Love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Steve Smith
01/11/2010
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to Lori and the Tibbetts Family. Rick and I were neighborhood buddies and I have many great memories of him. I will never forget our times together coaching football at Dowling. He will be missed.
Beth Morrow Williams
01/12/2010
Lori and family,
I am sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers
Beth Morrow Williams
Mark Foss
01/12/2010
Prayers and wishes of peace to Lori and the entire Tibbetts family. Rick and I were teamates way back in Little League, and I dearly love to remember those old days. He was always fun to be with, and always had a good word.
God speed to all of you.