Michael Stewart Pippin

April 24, 1964 – January 23, 2026

Michael Stewart Pippin, 61 years old, of Montara, CA, peacefully passed away in January 2026 after a brave battle with cancer.

Born in Santa Monica to Shirley and Ronald Pippin, brother to David Pippin, Michael was a playful and affectionate boy. Growing up in Oxnard, then Santa Rosa, Michael loved surfing and sunsets. From a young age, he had a passion for the outdoors.

Michael worked many jobs in his younger years, including newspaper delivery boy, pizza parlor cook, and chef. This kick-started his passion for cooking, which he carried with him as he transitioned from a journeyman carpenter to a network technology engineer. In 1983, Michael met his wife, Charelle, and went on to have two children, Chelsey and Michaela. Michael put family first, always, and was a dedicated father.

Michael was a devoted husband and a strong, kind, loving, playful, and supportive dad. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family.

Michael was a craftsman, music-lover, and passionate outdoorsman, raising his children to love hiking, biking, boating, skiing, camping, and bonfires. He is survived by his beloved wife, daughters, two sons-in-law, two grandchildren, and his nephew, who will carry on his love and passion in this life.