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Name: Lorraine Green
City: Ledyard
State: Connecticut
Date: 3/10/2007

Babe was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor. I knew him from when I worked at KMC in Coeur d'alene. He will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to his family.  Sincerely,Lorraine Green RN

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Name: Barbara Lewis
City: Spokane
State: Washington
Country: USA
Email: bjmillwood14@msn.com
Date: March 10, 2007

To Uncle Babe's Children,

Not only was your Dad a great uncle, but he also became a tremendously strong friend.  Over the last couple of years, as you know, I've lost a few loved ones and your Dad was such a great strength for me.  I remember calling him many times not knowing how to handle things and he always talked me through it and would end up having me laughing so hard my stomach would hurt.

I have so many fond memories of being at your house when I was young...it was the best place to be!

My heart goes out to you. I loved him to.

Love,
Your cousin Barbara

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Name: Julie McHugh
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Date: 3/10/2007

Riplinger Family:  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  We can remember the good old days in the neighborhood and smile.  Your dad (and mom) were very important in all of our lives.  I'm sorry for your loss.  Peace and Prayer  Love Julie

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Name: Donna Nelson Cooke
City: Sammamish
State: Washington
Country: USA
Email: cooke61@hotmail.com
Date: March 10, 2007

To the family of Babe:
I want to share with you what a wonderful, caring, sensitive man Babe was to my family.  He was a pillar (although a soft one) when my grandparents, Tom & Avis Rippetoe, my parents Ruth and Ross Nelson, and when my brother Tom Nelson all passed on.  He made grief and sadness less painful by being a warm, sensitive listener.  I thank you for sharing him with so many in need of his kindness.

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Name: steve badraun
City: tulsa
State: oklahoma
Email: sbadraun@earthlink.net
Date: 3/10/07

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Babe. We shared a lot of stories and fun times during coffee breaks with fresh baked cookies at Thelma's house for a lot of years. My best wishes to the family.

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Name: Sandy Johnston
City: Elk
State: Wa
Country: USA
Email: Sandyj2006@netzero.com
Date: March 10, 2007

Babe was a wonderful man, a dad to all. He was there for me during the toughest time of my life. I loved and respected him. He will be missed.

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Name: Stephen Luby
City: spokane
State: wa
Email: ybuls@comcast.net
Date: 3/11/07

   1 great guy & mentor   Steve Luby ,,SCI  ..spokane  wa,,   formaly  Smith Funeral Home Family

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Name: Bill, Cindy and Desalyn Swank
City: Spokane
State: WA
Email: usanacindy@yahoo.com
Date: March 11, 2007

What Babe did for Bill is beyond words.  Without his and Pat's love and unconditional support for my husband I would not have a family now.  I thank him from the bottom of my heart each and every day.  Babe has been a real "listener" for Desalyn and a quiet comfort for her since Mom has been gone.  She would call him on her way to class just to visit.  Even though he was getting short on breath he would tell, "Sweetie, you just keep talking and I will listen."
Thank you Babe, you are loved and will be missed terribly in our family.
Most sincerely with love,
Bill, Cindy and Desalyn

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Name: Dan Roche
City: Leavenworth
State: Wa.
Country: U.S.A.
Email: danroche5@verizon.net
Date: 3-11-07

Babe was one of a kind.  He was a man who was deeply dedicated to his family.  His sense of humor and quick wit were his trademark.  He was a wonderful uncle.  One of my best memories of Babe was when I was a child staying at the Riplinger house.  I was sleeping in the basement with my brothers and cousins.  Babe was in his room on the 2nd floor.  During the night, I woke up in the middle of a bad dream and screamed at the top of my lungs.  Babe came barreling down the flights of stairs and burst into the room only to find me sound asleep again by the time her got there. Fortunately, he forgave me(I think).  Babe was one of those who was always there for his family and friends and demonstrated his caring through his actions.  I am especially grateful for his taking such good care of my Aunt Pat and Grandma Roche during their later years. Babe will be missed by us all.  He leaves behind the legacy of a strong and close family who will remember him and think of him often.  

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Name: Bill Kapaun
City: Albany
State: OR
Email: bkapaun@hotmail.com
Date: 3-11-07

I was saddened to hear of Babe's passing.
Growing up in our neighborhood, he was always one of the "cool" adults.
I was also fortunate that I had the pleasure to see him again 7 years ago at my mothers funeral.
I'd like to express my deepest condolences to his children.

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Name: Warren (Smitty) and Charlotte Smith
City: Clarkston
State: Wa.
Country: usa
Email: ccsmithww@clarkston.com
Date: march  11, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF BABE AND PAT RIPLINGER,  WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND LOT OF HUGS,  WE SURE LOVED YOUR FOLKS, WE CAME UP FROM CLARKSTON FRIDAY NIGHT AND WERE PLANNING ON GOING TO SEE HIM SAT.  WHEN WE FOUND OUT HE WENT TO BE WITH YOUR MOM AND JAMES,  SMITTY GREW UP WITH YOUR DAD IN CLARKSTON.  WE ARE SORRY WE COULDN'T STAY FOR THE SERVICES, AS CHARLOTTE HAD TO WORK MONDAY AND SMITTY ISN'T DRIVING ANYMORE ALONE.  WE TRIED TO SEND FLOWERS SAT. BUT EVERYBODY WAS CLOSED.  SO WE JUST SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAY GOD GIVES YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS,  WE ALL KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE, BUT SOMETIMES THATS NOT ENOUGH, YOU WANT ONE MORE HUG OR GRIN OR JOKE OUT OF HIM.  GOD LOVE HIM AND ALL OF YOU.  SMITTY AND CHARLOTTE. 

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Name: Julie Schmidt
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: ID
Country: usa
Email: j_schmidt@adelphia.net
Date: 3/12/07

Babe...was a one of a kind man..He always made me laugh
and I was honored to be a shirt-tail part of his family. He will be missed...
My heart goes out to all the family.....I am sorry for your loss
Sincerely
Julie (Spinazza) Schmidt

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Name: Virginia R. Balser
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: vbalser@earthlink.net
Date:  3/12/07

Babe was a kind and loving man.  When my dad died he was a good friend.  He will be missed.

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Name: Kaye Wilson
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: Idaho
Email: kayebwilson@aol.com
Date: March 12, 2007

I have very fond memories of Babe and all he did for my mother Thelma Wilson.  He was a wonderful person and will be very much missed.  My sympathy goes out to his family.

Kaye

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Name: Debbie Rhodes (Wolfe)
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Date: 3/12/07

Riplinger family,
I have many happy memories of the whole Riplinger clan.  My thougths & prayers are with you all.
Debbie Rhodes

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Name: Matthew Gray
City: Seattle
State: WA
Date: 3/12/07

I can't really put into words how sad I am to hear that Babe's gone..  besides being my own godfather, and always a very good one, he was actually godfather to the whole family.  You couldn't speak to Babe for five minutes without coming away with a deep sense of respect for the man, and that respect has never wavered an inch since I was a very young child.  He had a gentle way with words that carried behind it an awesome strength; he was one of the last of the great patriarchs, and the world is much worse off now that he's no longer here. 

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Name: Ann (Roche) Davis
City: Tucson
State: AZ
Country: USA
Email: anndavis@pizzahutaz.com
Date: 3/12/07

We would go "north" every other summer to visit the family in Coeur d'Alene - approximately 1500 miles away.  We would spend the greater part of that trip north talking about what we would do when we got to Aunt Pat's and Uncle Babe's house.  The waterskiing, the games, the tennis court, the boys in the basement with Mike and the girls upstairs with Mary, the BBQs, the jokes, all that fun!!  Was there a better way to spend a vacation than with the Riplingers?  We didn't think so.  The trip home was usually spent talking about what we wanted to do on  our next visit to Pat & Babe's house. 

Babe, Pat and all of the Riplingers were so good to us and we will never forget it. 

God Bless you, Uncle Babe - and Thank You for everything.

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Name: Bill and Judy Drake
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Country: US
Date: 3/14/07

To the family of Babe Riplinger,
Please know we are thinking of you and send our condolences.
Bill and Judy Drake

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Name: Sr. Mary Rassley, IHM
City: Scranton
State: PA
Country: USA
Email: mrassley@yahoo.com
Date: 4-15-07

Riplinger family,

My prayers and sympathy at this time of your loss.  Babe was a wonderful friend of our family.  I will never forget how kind and helpful he was at the time of my Mother's death.

Sr. Mary Rassley, IHM

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Name: Randy Kirkpatrick
City: Monmouth
State: Oregon
Email: Rockinridge05@msn.com
Date: 3-15-07

To the family;
I am saddened to hear of the passing of one of the wisest men that I have ever known, my deepest condolences to you all. I will miss speaking with him on the phone every so often. That sense of humor was truly one of a kind. As he told me once, 80% of all statistics are made up.

God Bless you ALL
Randy Kirkpatrick

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Name: Niles & Bobbie Nelson
City: Libby
State: Mt
Country: USA
Email: nilesnelson@frontiernet.net
Date: March 15, 2007

We are just finding out about Babe's passing today; Babe has been a friend and colleague of ours for 32 years who's friendship and company we always enjoyed...... not to mention his tremendous sense of humor! Our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family upon the passing of a wonderful man and a real professional.

Niles & Bobbie Nelson
Nelson & Vial Funeral Home
Libby, Montana

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Name: Melisa Carper
City: Washington
State: DC
Email: missyc64@hotmail.com
Date: 03-19-07

I know Babe will be missed by all his friends and family, but I'm glad to know he was met in heaven by Grandpa (Sterling) ready to play a game of golf.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Melisa Carper.

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Name: Pat Roche
City: West Point
State: Utah
Email: frankieaz@juno.com
Date: 03-19-07

To the Riplinger Clan:  Wendy and I also want to express our sorrow for your loss.  Your father was always a  very giving person to so many.   I had not seen your folks for probably 15 years and had to work in Spokane a couple years ago.  I called Aunt Pat and she guided/escorted me to the house.  That house brought back so many good memories of my childhood.  When Babe got home, we played "Guess Who's Drinking My Beer?"  Always quick with a joke.  Always a kind a caring person.  Babe, You helped this world be a better place and we are Thankful to you.  God Bless You.

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Name: Kris (Kryger) Evens
City: Portland
State: Oregon
Email: mamire@yahoo.com
Date: march 21, 2007

Riplinger Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dear Father. I have very fond memories of your family and will always remember your Dad's kindness and sense of humor. He was always there when needed and definitely eased the pain of our own sorrow during the deaths of our own parents. Thank you Riplinger family for sharing your Dad with us...he was one of a kind and my heart goes out to all of you.

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Name: Candice Stoffer Applegate
City: Sequim
State: Washington
Country: USA
Email: KCapplegate@msn.com
Date: 3/27/2007

Wanting to send you my thoughts and prayers on the death of Babe.  He was a very kind and thoughful to me.  Early in my life, I was told he was a cousin on his mother's side.  He always treated me with such love and respect.  Which I later realized this was his way.  He will be missed by all who's life he touched.   Celebrate the memories you have and be thankful that you had this special man in your life.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.   Candi Stoffer Applegate

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Name: Mike Kirkpatrick
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: Idaho
Date: April 2, 2007

 As I read through all the wonderful things said about my grandpa it makes me sad but it also brightens my soul. When I think of Gramps I smile. He taught me what it is to be a good man and how to live. I will be forever grateful for having him in my life. He is still with me everyday. I still see his big grin when I came home from college and that proud look on his face when I had worked hard. What a great man. Gramps, "I'm here."

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Name: John Hensley
City: Coeru d'Alene
State: ID
Date: 04/04/07

Babe, what a guy, I didn't know you well, but I will always remember
your great sense of humor and friendly smile.

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Name: TERRY GITTEL
City: COEUR D'ALENE
State: IDAHO
Date: 05/22/07

WE HAVE LOST A KIND, FUN AND CONSIDERATE MAN---A GREAT FAMILY FRIEND.  THANKS BABE FOR THAT SMILE AND KIND WORDS, WE WILL MISS YOU.

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Name: Ron Koep
City: Spokane Valley
State: Wa.
Country: usa
Email: rbkoep@peoplepc.com
Date: 07-05-07

Larry:

   I was very sorry to hear about your dad.  Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Ron Koep

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Name: Jeanne (Kelley) Lange
City: Lewiston
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Email: jslcomm2@hotmail.com
Date: 7/28 2007

Sharing all are concolences to all of you from the Kelley family. We have many happy memories of living two houses down from all of you when we were kids, in fact just had been looking at slides of a few of you that Dad took on Easter one year with us out in the front yard. Doubt if you knew or remember this but your parents were my God parents. Jack was also in my class at St. Thomas.  Both of our parents have passed also.  Mom died in 2001 and Dad in 04. We all have very fond memories of your parents.

Sincerly,

Jeanne(Kelley) Lange  

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