Obituaries

RIPPEL, Patricia

Patricia Kathleen Rippel was born April 29, 1947 and passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018 after a short but brave battle with cancer.
Pat is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Lawrence (Ted) Rippel, her three children, two sons, Ted (Heather) and Rick, and daughter, Janice Stirling (Darren); four granddaughters, Taeya, Paige, Elizabeth and Megan; two great grandsons, Kash and Ty and brother Gord Smith.
She was predeceased by her parents John (1989) and Thelma (1992) Smith and one granddaughter Tiffany (2013).
Mom was born in Vancouver, then moved with her parents and Gordie to Kelowna in 1957 at the age of 10. In 1963, she met Ted; they were married in 1964 and immediately started their family.
Mom loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is known for her kindness, caring and nurturing personality to her family, friends and anyone who had the opportunity to meet her. Mom's favourite time of the day was first thing in the morning, enjoying her cup of coffee, listening to and watching the birds on her deck. Mom was the center of our family and she will be greatly missed. We love you.
We would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Kelowna General Hospital, Central Okanagan Hospice House and Bayshore for their kindness and caring during Mom's brief illness.
Mom's celebration of life will be held on July 11th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice House or the BC Cancer Agency. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Jul 21, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We just found out as we were out of town on holidays, again so sorry for your loss.

Robert and Wendy Lee
Jul 15, 2018
To Rick and the Rippel Family - our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Hugs to all

Leo and Anne Touw
Jul 14, 2018
Ted and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our deepest condolences. Big hugs to you all.

Leslie and Darrell Smith
Jul 07, 2018
Our Deepest sympathy to the Rippel family for the loss of Mrs. Pat Ripple. She was always a very kind and caring person. I wish you could have met my son, Aidan and my wife, Cheryl. May the Good Lord welcome you home to heaven, and may he comfort your family.

Much Love and Respect,

Alan Fartaczek
Jul 07, 2018
Pat was a very special person to everyone she came in contact with. She was warm, respectful, always had a smile and very much fun to be around. She will be missed, she never turned down a challenge. She made this world a better place to live. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and LIna Rampone
Jul 06, 2018
Mr Rippel, Janice, Ted and Rick and family...I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the sweetest ladies and a part of my childhood. I will always cherish my memories of her (she bought salted butter ... and introduced me to Dilworth Chinese food on Friday nights). She was a lady we all should look up to. Sending each of you my love.

Carina
Jul 06, 2018
Gord and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg Emily and Cindy Buhman
Jul 06, 2018
Dear Ted and Family, our hearts hurt for you and your family. May you be blessed with an abundance of love and support during this difficult time. Embracing you with love.

Much love,

Diana & Rob
Jul 06, 2018
Janice and Family,

Sending you our sincere condolences. Your Mom was such a kind person and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Barb and Willi Schonfeld
Jul 06, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear the news of your mom's passing, she was a beautiful lady, inside and out, hugs for you at this time, Donna (Royston ) Babet.
Jul 06, 2018
Ted and family,

Sending our deepest condolences. Pat will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have her for a friend.

Sincerely, Ken & Chris Hehn
Jul 06, 2018
Sorry for your loss .It was great to have her as Paul's roomie at KGH..sadly he passed away at the end of May. He thought she was one of the bravest people that he had met. Will miss seeing her at the store.

Shann Esovoloff and (Paul Leitch)
Jul 06, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Rippel family for the loss of Pat. She was a very kind and caring wife, mother, grand mother, sister and person. It was my pleasure to know Pat over the years. May the good Lord comfort this family at a very trying time.

Larry Osland