Watch Cash's Celebration of Life

Cash Tibbetts, age 17, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Cash Elmer Tibbetts, first born son of Eugene "Tuff" Jr. and Lori (Simon) Tibbetts was born November 8, 2007, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He attended Waubun-Ogema Elementary School and was currently a Senior at Waubun High School.

Cash was the kind of young man everyone liked to be around-an easygoing, carefree individual with a beautiful smile that came quick and a laugh that was contagious.  He loved the freedom of riding his dirt bike and perfecting the wheelie, the thrill of hunting and fishing, both summer and winter, along with the satisfaction of tinkering with old junk until he could bring it back to life.  Cash was extremely proud of his grandpa Simon's old 1959 International truck he was able to get running and chauffeur his grandma, RoseMary, in the Waubun Days parade this past summer.  His favorite fishing spot was from the bridge on Leech Lake and his list of accomplishments included his big buck he shot last fall.

Cash was partial to loud trucks, had a playlist that stretched across every music genre, and was known for his know-it-all smart-ass attitude that kept everyone on their toes.  Outgoing and full of energy, he was always up for a little mischief and shenanigans, living life wide open.  Cash worked and played hard but at his core he loved his family and friends deeply.  Love and friendships that were felt by everyone lucky enough to be close to him.  Even though he was young, he carried himself like an old soul—wise beyond his years, grounded in what mattered most, and able to see life in a way that left others inspired.  He will be missed by many and live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Cash leaves behind his parents, Tuff and Lori Tibbetts; a brother, Reed; and a brother from another mother, Landen Zima;  grandparents: RoseMary Simon, Eugene "Umsy" (Rosella) Tibbetts Sr. and Jackie (Oliver) Blue; several aunts and uncles: Randy (Zita) Simon, Stephanie (Ralph) Scherrer, Sharon Simon, Debbie (Joel) Dilley, Michelle Dahl, Dean (Anne) Simon, Maria (Bill) Brower, Kristie Simon, Pat Simon, Brittany Tibbetts and Natalie Tibbetts; several cousins and many special friends including, Ella Wagner.

Cash was preceded in death by his grandpa, Louis "Buddy" Simon; uncles Michael Tibbetts and Kelly Dahl; aunt, Christina Simon; and cousin, Conner Simon.

Blessed be the memory of Cash Elmer Tibbetts.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Gordon Construction Shop, rural Mahnomen, MN.  A Time of Gathering will be held one hour prior.