John Park Zipperian passed away in the early morning hours of November 8, 2018 with his loving wife of 63 years, Sherry, holding his hand.
John was the youngest of 3 children, born June 17, 1936 in Great Falls, Montana to John Henry and Marjoria Park Zipperian. The family spent some time in Butte before moving to Townsend when he was 12, where he attended and graduated from high school. John very much enjoyed playing drums and could often be found entertaining on weekends with his band at Toston and the Deep Creek Bar.
During this time he met the love of his life, Sherrill Anne Cartwright and surprised her with an engagement ring just hours before she was to deliver the valedictorian address at her high school graduation. Already nervous about the speech, Sherry was now doubly anxious and cannot remember much of the speech or ceremony. Her father told her that it was only “puppy love” and they would both get “over it.” 63 plus years later and they still aren’t “over it.”
