D. LuZell "Chip" Chipman passed away on May 1, 2002.

What five bullets couldn't do, leukemia finally did.

Chip was born on February 15, 1911 to Alphonso and Fanny Dilworth Chipman. He was the youngest of ten children. He attended American Fork High School, graduated from Brigham Young University, and was a World War II veteran.

He married Betty Jeanne Saville on June 21, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of six children: Vickee (Richard) Wheatley, Centerville; Carol (deceased); David (Cheryl Lewis) Chipman, Cordova, AK; Stephen (Paula Guilmette) Chipman, Renton, WA; Robert (Laura Stohl) Chipman, Salt Lake City; and James (Colleen Greer) Chipman, Half Moon Bay, CA.

He worked in the retail clothing industry and as a pharmaceutical representative for SmithKline. He owned the Belvedere Store and Pharmacy, where he survived a senseless shooting and became known as "The Miracle Man of Social Hall Avenue." He reluctantly retired from Evans Advertising at the age of 77.

Chip became well known as the "man behind the scenes" at the Festival of Trees, with his volunteer work of 15 years. Proud of his pioneer and pilgrim heritage, he was a charter member and Governor of the Utah Chapter of the Mayflower Society.

He served diligently in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various ward bishoprics, a high councilor and a teacher. He was a dedicated home teacher. He also served with his sweetheart as a member of the Temple Square Concert Committee since its inception in 1980, giving countless hours of service. They also served a mission to the Washington, D.C. Temple Visitors Center.

He loved to garden and brought joy to many through this talent. He had a constant desire to learn and grow, taking up painting and the computer in his later years, excelling at both.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jeanne, his children, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers and sisters, one daughter, and one grandson.

The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Cottonwood Hospital and IHC Hospice for their compassion and service.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, May 6, 2002, in the Garden Heights Ward at 2220 East Fisher Lane (2935 So). Viewings will be held at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, May 5 from 6-8 p.m. and at the church prior to the services Monday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.