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Marshall Doyle "Flip" Flippo

1927 - 2018

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Stephen Wade posted a condolence

Saturday, July 13, 2019

I just saw the notice of Flip’s death. My late condolences to his family and friends.I speak for thousands who vacationed at Kirkwood Lodge, whose lives were brightened by Flip. As a kid growing up, those summers at Kirkwood in the 60s and into the 70s were magical—and Flip was the head magician. Arizona Public Radio did a piece a few years ago on Flip. So glad they documented a bit of his life and legend. RIP

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Brian Byrne Posted Sep 24, 2021 at 8:21 AM

My family was a Kirkwood Lodge visitor, a few 50's, mostly 60's and a few 70's, or as Bill Hagadorn would say a "repeater", same week as the Wades, Steve and his brother Mark, along with others I grew up with one week every summer. We had a rousing good time square dancing in the terrace room, with Flip calling. Skiing, and caddying a round of golf with him, and my father Jerry. Rest in peace Flip, never forget, Kingston Town....Brian Byrne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c232iIORnl4

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Susi Evers posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Marshal Flippo was a great caller. I was lucky to dance to his calling while I was living in Germany. God bless you, Marshal Flippo.

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Juanita Portz lit a candle

Monday, November 26, 2018

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My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. He will genuinely be missed by many. He was one to always put a smile on your face and in your heart. Rest In Peace.

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Jean Simms posted a condolence

Thursday, November 15, 2018

I loved Flippo! He was a special man and Harry and I adored him! He always made us laugh and we loved to square dance to him!!!

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Juergen L. Hemm posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Marshall was a true star, beloved by his dancers and esteemed by his peers (though one might argue that his calling was peerless). Bringing laughter and joy to people was his mission in life and he was always giving his best, whether on stage or in the recording studio. My first encounter with his philosophy of calling was on the pages of "The Caller Text", a superb manual for beginner (and expierienced) callers. Many of his records are in my case, and just yesterday I called "Another Square Dance Caller" as a tribute to him. Never to be forgotten: the experience of dancing to his calling - and sharing the stage with him and other Chaparral staff members for a guest tip during the Friendship Dance at Grassau, Germany (Chiemsee) in September 2007. Rest in peace and thanks for the memories! My thoughts and best wishes go out to his friends and family.

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Kate, Neill and Mark (Ransom) posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

So pleased that we got to meet this wonderful man in September. What an amazing life he had lived and how sad that he has died. Our love and thoughts to all his friends and family and especially John and Shelley - hang on to all those memories.

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Ron Schneider posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

I am saddened by Flip's passing but am grateful I had the pleasure of not only knowing him but the honor of working with him for 26 years at Kirkwood. He was truly an honorable, respectful, co-caller, My sincere condolences to John and Shelley. Also to Neeca.

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Evelyn DiNardi posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

I’m so blessed to have known him. He made me laugh with his sense of humor. I danced to his square dance calls. He was a wonderful man who is now calling squares in heaven with people who knew him and he’s adapting his calls to protect their wings.

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Randy Baldridge posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

Flip, you were a great guy! Thanks for the advice and encouragement you gave me!

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Darryl Lipscomb posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

Decah and I offer our deepest sympathy for your loss! Flip will never be forgotten in the square dance world! I, personally have a treasure of memories! Thoughts and prayers for the family! Darryl & Decah Lipscomb

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Darren Taylor lit a candle

Monday, November 12, 2018

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Marshall is and will continue to be an inspiration to me. He was a legendary man.

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Doc & Mary Helen Cross posted a condolence

Sunday, November 11, 2018

We loved Flippo. We started square dancing in 1961. We danced to his calling many times. He was a very Special friend. He will be missed by Many. Doc & Mary Helen Cross Plainview, Tx

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Mary Stanley-Shepherd posted a condolence

Sunday, November 11, 2018

I never met Flip personally but my late husband Art Shepherd of New Zealand knew him well and spoke so highly of him. My love and sincere sympathy to his son and daughter-in-law in their sad loss. The Square Dance world has lost another "great".

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Charles and Wanda Guthrie posted a condolence

Sunday, November 11, 2018

He will be missed by the square dance world

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ZODIE & JERRY BUCKMASTER posted a condolence

Sunday, November 11, 2018

So sorry for your loss. We met Marshall in the square dance world many years ago and never got tired of hearing him call or perform skits. He was a natural. He will be missed in our world but I know he is in a better one now. Sending prayers for the family

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Ellen Davidson & Bill Taylor posted a condolence

Sunday, November 11, 2018

We are so very sad at the passing of our friend and club caller. Please, accept our condolences as we grieve with you.

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Larada Horner-Miller posted a condolence

Saturday, November 10, 2018

To the Flippo family—my heart goes out to you in the loss of Flip. What an absolute delight he was. He had no idea his place in the history of square dancing.

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Garey and Linda Smith lit a candle

Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Keith & Karen Rippeto posted a condolence

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Our friendship of 50+ years goes so deeply for Flip. He was not only the best at Square Dancing, he was best at remembering, loving and sharing him self with others. Never forgot a name, had that special Flip kiss, and made everyone enjoy just being in his presence. We called together, visited, traveled and truly loved the man everyone called Flippo! He was so proud of his son John, proud of learning in a chicken coop and always proud to be your friend. He may be at rest now, but his Legend will live forever. Our love and prayers to the Family. Keith and Karen Rippeto, WV

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Donna Schirmer posted a condolence

Saturday, November 10, 2018

John, Shelly and Necca, you have our deepest condolences. Everyone in the square dance world will miss this humble guy. He certainly had a gift for making people fill important. He was definitely a people person, no one else like him. Will miss him calling into the office just to talk. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Donna Schirmer, CALLERLAB home office Topeka, KS

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Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Melton Luttrell, Royce Dent and Flip at CALLERLAB Convention in Albuquerque, NM 2018

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Donna Schirmer uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Donna Schirmer with Flip

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Donna Schirmer uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Fliipo's Life Time Achievement Award present in Norfolk, VA at CALLERLAB Convention 2016

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Donna Schirmer uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, November 10, 2018

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Renea Schirmer with Flip

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John McKinnon posted a condolence

Friday, November 9, 2018

Our sincere sympathies to the Flippo Family. Marshall was one of your favorite callers, and we enjoyed dancing to him on many occasion. He will truly be missed, but probably as we speak, forming up squares in the great beyond, and continuing to bless and entertain many. John & Jessie McKinnon Colorado, Formerly from Wisconsin, Indiana, Utah

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Friday, November 9, 2018

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