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Richard (Rick) Lewis Phipps passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2016 at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, MT.

He was born August 16, 1944 in Luling, TX. Raised in Sacramento, CA he graduated from McClatchy High School class of 1962.

He attended both Sacramento State University, and the University of Oregon. Rick moved to Thermopolis, WY in 1999. He drove for Nielson Oil. He was best known in the community for his love of music and playing his guitar any chance he could.

Preceeded in death by his parents Lewis and Esther Phipps, and daughter Julianne Phipps. Rick is survived by his son, Justin Phipps, daughter Rebecca (Becca) Phipps, and their mother Rachel, as well as his estranged wife.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis.