Walter E. Pipkin

Walter Edward Pipkin, 68, of Billings, MT was born on February 16, 1957 and died at home on the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025. Walt was born and raised in Monticello, Utah. In 1977, he met Jamie Collard, who became his wife on October 10, 1980. During their 45-year marriage they welcomed 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Walt worked as a miner all of his career and retired from Stillwater Mine in 2019. In his spare time, Walt enjoyed tinkering in his garage, hunting with his sons, and just being outside. He was a devoted family man and an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family immensely and would do anything for them. He had a generous caring personality and will be deeply missed. Walt is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Thelma; stepmother, Billie; his sons, Michael Trek and Logan Tye. He is survived by his wife, Jamie; children, Paul Tanner (Natalie), Kori (Matt) Caudill, and Trevor (Kendra); his grandchildren, Trenton (Taylor), Tagen Alan (Marley), Brooklyn and London Caudill, Ilianna Pipkin, and Porter and Paizley; great-granddaughter, Sadie Mae. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary in Billings, followed by burial at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park.