Richard Rippy

Richard Rippy

June 26, 1944 - May 24, 2012

Obituary

Dear Friends and Family of Richard Rippy,

There will be a memorial and life celebration for Richard “Rich” Rippy this Saturday, June 23that 4:00 pm at InSpirit Center for Spiritual Living in Mission Viejo (25782 Obrero Dr., Mission Viejo 92691). Immediately following the service there will be a Life Celebration in the Irish tradition. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to toast your relationship with him! He was loved and respected by many for his generosity and sense of duty.

He has been described as “bigger than life,” “a brilliant executive with a generous spirit” and a “one-of-a-kind friend and peer.’ Duty, loyalty, humility, responsibly and supporting others to become their best where his motto. A friend wrote, “He cut through emotion to what he recognized as the logical and effective solution.” One family member wrote, ‘He was always there,He always picked up the phone. Always.’

Richard was known for his thought-provoking statements like “cash is king,” “proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance,” “it’s all about the team” and “I’d rather die while living than live while dying.” His last written statement was ‘Try to judge me not for what I did, but look for what I’ve done.’

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to My Doggies Daycarehttp://www.mydoggiesdaycare.com or to Team Richard at the Alzheimer’s Association. My Doggie’s Daycare has cared for and is taking on the responsibility of adopting his dogs to a wonderful home. There remains a sizable outstanding balance. Sherri Young (owner) can be reached at sj.young@cox.net. A video of his dogs can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5JKRIQV8tM.

Light a candle or leave a message at Richard Rippy’s memorial website by clicking on the following link: https://www.oconnormortuary.com/obituaries/Richard-Rippy/. We treasure your stories and finds healing, peace and serenity in them.

Gratitude and blessings,
Karen Ebersole Rippy (wife)

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119 responses to Richard Rippy

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  2. So sorry for your loss. His parents named him appropriately as everyone that he came in contact with was richer afterwards. We will miss Rich.

    Stephen Hochstetler

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  4. Anonymous says:

    So sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time and I just wanted to say Rich was a delight to work and a larger-than-life person that always made people feel seen and warm wherever he went. -Shannon Jones

  5. Amy Ebersole says:

    Rich. Ahh … what do I say? You have always been one of a kind. I remember every night making dinner together and discussing our ideas on politics, history, eduction; my young, absorbent mind eager for some direction. I remember waking to make breakfast, you teaching me how to make my first “real” omelet the right way, as if there is only one way, the best way to do it. 🙂

    I continue to honor and respect all that you taught me, the methods behind your actions, and I wish you could teach me more. I’m proud to say I was your stepdaughter, to say you carried me through my hardest year of my life when I was 17 years old, through my first experience of death back then; and your lasting words and strength still carries me through your own death now.

    I thank you, for the family trips — to San Francisco, to Mammoth, then to Vegas for my 21st birthday. I thank you for hiring the car for me and my sister to take us to LAX from the house because we were late, as you predicted, for our first solo backpacking trip around Europe on our own, and for trusting us to go alone even after we almost missed our flight! Lol. Thank you for always answering your phone — I can’t tell you what this has meant for me in my life to have someone who is ALWAYS there. Always. And who would always be there if anything went wrong. Thank you for helping me move to college, for being there when I graduated, for supporting me consistently throughout. Thank you for giving me a physical lens for which to view the world, inspiring my passion in photography, and giving me your camera before you died for my birthday so I can continue to try to become at most half the photographer you were. You’ve given me more than a lens from which to view the world, but an overall perspective, a realistic, logical, practical side that has grounded me and balanced my lofty dreams by helping me plan on the steps it takes to make them happen. Thank you for changing my families life, for being a part of my family, for every christmas, every birthday, every father’s day, every . single . day. I loved waking up at home knowing you were up already on conference calls with people on the other side of the world and how you would always stop to come into the kitchen to have a cup of coffee with me. 🙂

    I consider you more than a stepfather, but a mentor and one of the most powerful influences in my life.

    You have meant more to me than you will ever know and your lasting influence will guide me through my next journey in graduate school. I wish you were still here. But I respect your decisions and know that with you, there is always a method to any madness. And I’m sure that method will be discovered in time. We love you. We mourn for you. We accept your decision.

    Richard Rippy was someone who always knew what he wanted. And when he found it, he stuck with it. He was unwaveringly loyal to things he loved. And forever will be remembered as a man who gave wholeheartedly while expecting nothing in return. We hope that after your death, our memories and continuous love for you will come close to the wisdom you have brought us.

    Rest in peace, dearest stepfather.

    -Amy Ebersole

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