Terence Arthur Lipman, 74, survived by his wife Donna, daughter Nancy and son Samuel. Terry was an extremely caring, loved human being who was truly super human. Born in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, England 1935, Terry moved to Australia in his mid twenties to become one of the nation’s most accomplished and driven insurance brokers. After a near-death experience, and a later chance meeting with John Denver, Terry changed careers and moved to Aspen Colorado. Here, during the valuable work with John on his Windstar Global Symposium series, Terry met his wife Donna and settled down in Austin TX in 1991, where sadly, he passed unexpectedly but peacefully, in his sleep at 1.10am Tuesday June 2, from heart failure.
My darling HB1, I loved the way you loved me. You were always the love of my life and I am grateful for the time we shared on our journey together. Sleep well, my love, and I’ll see you in a minute. I am forever your HB2.
Dad, if only i had one more chance to say i love you, if only i had one more chance to hug you and kiss you, if only if only.... I am deeply sad... i have so much respect and love for you. Your daughter truly loves you so much. i will hold you in my heart forever.. you will always be with me. For every true lesson I have learnt and for the magnificent life I have, i have you to thank.....graciously you are gone. X
Dad I am very proud to be your son, and grateful to have had such an extraordinary father. I’m very sorry that we couldn’t play that last game of golf. I love what a great man you were, the unique values I learnt from you. I will continue to cherish your memory, and carry our torch for the rest of my life.
Terry was a superb husband and father, a gifted entrepreneur who could create magic from nothing. Wherever life led, he was a connector of people, able to make everyone feel important. He will be remembered for his love of and contributions to the local film world, his Men’s Group, (The Martians,) love of music, and his unmatched ability to light people up. After a difficult childhood hiding from bomb blasts in war-torn London, separated from family at 12, the last 20 years of his life have been wonderfully happy, and he was very grateful for the rich circle of friends he has cultivated throughout the planet.
G’day Terry, and thanks for the great times. We love you very much.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in fulfillment of Terry’s dream to complete his documentary, “What One Man Can Do”. Please make contributions payable to The Rocketshipearth Foundation at 602 Cliff Drive, Austin, TX, 78704.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on South Congress this Sunday June 6th from 11am until 2pm.
Memorial will take place at the home of Dawn and Scott Antcliff on Sunday June 21st at 11am. See Facebook for details.
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A Thanksgiving celebration concert at the Rollins Studio Theatre, the Long Center For the Performing Arts in Austin Texas featuring the great songs and some video highlights of John Denver, who was often described as one most influential spokesman for peace and the environment in the second half of the 20th Century.
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2.30 pm and 7.30 pm on Saturday November 29.
Everyone is welcome at either or both shows but the 2.30 pm show is planned as a "family" event so those of you with children can have them share in the entertainment with you.
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Venue - Rollins Studio Theatre,
Long Center, Austin TX
Tickets - $30 - $76 family ticket
for 2.30 show
Click the links below to book on line
Or phone 512 474 5664.
$2 Booking Fee applies.
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These shows, to be appropriately presented on Thanksgiving weekend, are celebrations of John's life and to keep his inspirational voice alive through the legacy of his music at this critical time in the history of our planet.
We promise you, your family and friends a wonderful event and hope you will be there to share in the inspiration of John's music while recapturing some nostalgic moments from the past.
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Award winning entertainer Roy Rivers, songwriter Steve Weisberg (John Denver’s lead guitarist) and special guest Donna Lipman (who sang with John) will be performing many of your favorite songs.
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Roy Rivers hit the scene in Europe in 2005 with a number one charting duet with Dolly Parton of John Denver's famous song "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." He accepted the German country music Hall of Fame awardon behalf of John Denver that same year. Roy was nominated for SIX European CMA awards in 2006, winning one of them with Dolly Parton for vocalk collaboration of the year.
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| Steve was John Denver's lead guitarist and one of his songwriters during his most famous years, performing on John's biggest records, concert tours, and TV specials. Steve will be re-creating those signature guitar licks now classics to our ears. For more information about Steve, click on his picture.
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Donna Lipman, with her husband, worked with John Denver for a number of years co-producing his "Choices For The Future" Symposiums. She also sang with John. Currently she is assisting in the development of a documentary film "What One Man Can Do" that is a celebration of the creative spirit that lives in each of us inspired by the life and legacy of John Denver.
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