I wanted to take this time to share with you some sad news. Kipp Doane, CCP, a friend for over 20 years and a member of Trident’s Elite Traveling Team, passed away unexpectedly on Friday (April 17). Kipp was on assignment in Orange County, California at one of our accounts. When he was rushed to the ER after collapsing during the lunch hour at a local restaurant on Thursday, his condition was very grave. His wife, Kathy, and family flew from their home in Austin, TX to be with him. He was pronounced on Friday afternoon. This came as a surprise as he had a complete physical three weeks prior and had received a clean bill of health. The cause of death is still unknown. Because he was out of state, California law requires an autopsy.
On a personal note, most recently, Kipp and Kathy wanted to be near family and moved to their new home in Austin Texas a week ago. Kipp was with Trident at some memorable times of the company’s growth. When the Western and Toronto General merged, Kipp was part of the five member Traveling Team that helped turn around and stabilize things during our two and a half year contract to bring them in-house. Kipp not only helped many of our accounts during vacation and meeting relief, but was also a valued asset in helping hospitals which requested Trident’s help in an emergent locums situation. Kipp was one of those unforgettable characters who was laid back, with a wonderful sense of humor, a ready smile, and who never knew a stranger. He was terrific behind the pump. I will miss bantering with him on matters of mutual interest and always in good spirit. Above all, I’ll remember Kipp as someone who loved his wife Kathy, his children Kendra and Kipp II, and grandchildren Connor, Maya and Macy. He always spoke eloquently about them. He was so proud of them.
It is never easy to pass along this sort of news, suffice it to say that Kipp will be missed. As soon as we receive word of the services, details and arrangements, we will advise.
Ralph E. Jordan
CEO & President
Trident Health Resources, Inc.
2 comments:
I am sorry for your loss Ralph- as well as sorry for the Doan family. Frank Aprile
We all have a void to fill now, Kipp's presence will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Anton
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