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Thomas L. Hibpshman, Sr. (Tom)


 

 

Tom Hibpshman, Sr. passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2018 at his home in Mariposa. He was born in Mariposa on March 21, 1954 to James and Lenore Hibpshman. Tom was the youngest of four children: Frank, Curt and Carol.

He married his wife of 40 years, Susan, on Sept. 16, 1978. Together they raised three children: Summer, Thomas Jr., and James. He leaves behind five granddaughters, four grandsons and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank.

Tom worked in construction for several years, everywhere from Mariposa and Yosemite to Las Vegas. He had many hobbies: fishing, gold panning, wood work, rebuilding go karts and tinkering around in his workshop. He taught his children the joys of hunting, fishing, kite flying, RC cars, dirt bikes and trips to the river.

Tom will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life potluck will be scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Details are pending and will be posted at the Mariposa Post Office on Wednesday, Oct. 10 and on the Facebook page, “You know you’re from Mariposa when…”

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