Frank Willard “Tripp” Brower III, a summer visitor to Pratt’s Island for many years, died September 29, 2013 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Tripp was born March 13, 1960, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Frank Willard Brower Jr. and the late Mason Darby Brower. He was a graduate of Central Bucks East High School in Bucks County, Pa. and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va.

Tripp’s life both on and off the golf course was an illustration of deep faith, personal integrity, compassion and the driving desire to do the right thing. The impact he leaves on his own family and hundreds of individuals whose lives he touched over more than 53 years will not fade with his passing.

Tripp truly lived his life’s mantra, “Carpe Diem,” and remains an authentic example of how to “seize the day” and “live life to the fullest.”

Tripp married his soul mate, Sheri Ryman, on February 17, 1990, in Dallas, Texas. They built a happy, full and active life together in McKinney, Texas. Tripp supported and encouraged his boys’ many successes and taught each to be happy in their own life’s pursuits.

Favorite times were spent passing the football in the backyard, family trips to the Texas countryside, ski trips with good friends in California, visiting wine country, and relaxing in coastal Maine.

Sheri and their three boys were the center of Tripp’s life. He was immensely proud of all of his children: Mason, Landon and Pierce. He instilled in them the core values that he embodied: courage, dignity, ambition, perseverance, respect, tolerance and a strong faith.

Tripp co-founded Capstone Partners in Dallas in 2001 and over 12 years built one of the leading global private equity funds placement businesses.

Prior to Capstone, Tripp touched many lives and established many deep relationships as Executive Vice President of OffRoad Inc., Co-Head of the Private Fund Group at Investment banking firm Stephens, Inc., Founder of Stonebridge Partners and as a Vice President at J.P. Morgan & Company.

Tripp’s philanthropic pursuits included serving as a founding member of the Governing Board for Executives in Action and serving as a prominent member of Crosspoint Church.

While business travels took him to all corners of the world, one place closest to his heart was Pratt’s Island. His favorite part of this special place was its simplicity.

No cell phone service, fun-filled days spent with family sailing, playing golf, exploring tidal pools, creating “abundanza-like” gardens, reading in a favorite Adirondack chair, enjoying great conversation over lobster dinner and around the bonfire, and gathering on Urchin Island to view magical sunsets sipping an exceptional glass (or two) of a favorite Cabernet.

In addition to his immediate family, Tripp is survived by his father, Frank (and wife Karen); brothers, Darby (wife Jennifer and children Jennings, Darby II and Kendall), Hamilton, and Christopher (wife Kim and children Grace and Hamilton II). 

Tripp’s middle son, Pierce, and his beloved mother, Mason, predeceased him. 

Friends are invited to celebrate Tripp’s life on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Crosspoint Church in McKinney. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the “Tripp Brower Memorial Fund” to support several of his favorite charities would be gratefully appreciated. Donations may be sent to Capstone Partners, 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX 75240.