Paul Bruce Pipes, a devoted father, husband, and grandfather, as well as accomplished physicist, and educator passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of Paul Bruce Pipes Sr. and Opal Pipes.

Bruce's passion for science led him to earn a bachelor's degree in physics from Rice University in 1963, followed by a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from Stanford University in 1970. As a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he contributed significantly to the field of physics, inspiring both colleagues and students alike.

His career took him across the globe, beginning with a postdoctoral fellowship at the prestigious Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory in the Netherlands. He then served as a research instructor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before joining Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1972. Over his 24 years at Dartmouth, he taught physics, winning the Distinguished Teaching award in 1985, served as associate dean for science and dean of graduate studies, and later became associate provost for academic affairs in 1990 and acting provost in 1993. His dedication to research also led him to work as a visiting scientist at the National Bureau of Standards from 1977 to 1980. He was a proud member of the American Physical Society and Sigma Xi, organizations that reflected his commitment to scientific discovery and excellence.

Later in life, Bruce moved to Lancaster, where he served as provost at Franklin and Marshall College for a decade before retiring. In retirement, he found joy in his lifelong passion for astronomy and astrophotography, connecting with and creating a community of fellow astrophiles who made regular road trips to their shared telescopes in Florida, finding camaraderie in capturing the beauty of the night skies.

Everyone who knew Bruce remembers his sharp intellect, kind heart, and keen sense of humor. He found joy in everyday moments and made sure those around him shared in the joke. He will be remembered for his unpretentious kindness, approaching everyone he met with curiosity and a generous spirit.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Beverly Pipes, his children, Leonard Pipes, his wife Rita Pipes and Tineka Lebrun and her husband JB Lebrun, five grandchildren, his sister Ann and her husband Art Wikoff.