1948 – 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Len. He was born in Wolseley, SK to Peter and Leona (nee Lavadiere) Ripplinger. He grew up in Regina, SK and joined the Canadian Army (PPCLI) serving from 1966 to 1970, mostly in Germany. After his discharge from the army he moved to Prince Albert, where he met and married Deborah (Folster). They shared 43 years together and raised four beautiful children.
Len worked for the City of Prince Albert for 32 years before retiring in 2003. After retirement he worked in a casual capacity for First Bus Canada. Len loved all sports; played hockey and baseball as a young man and in later years he was an avid golfer and curler. He loved playing duplicate bridge and took great pride in achieving Silver Life Master status. He loved and supported his grandchildren in all of their endeavours. Len became ill in December, and in the early morning hours of August 30th, surrounded by his family he succumbed to his illness. Len is survived by his loving wife Debbie (nee Folster); his sons Brett Ripplinger of Saskatoon, SK, Jason (Stephanie) Ripplinger of Prince Albert, SK and Colin (Leanne Harris) Ripplinger of Prince Albert, SK; his daughter Nicole (Shane) Wilkinson of MacDowell, SK; grandchildren Brooke (Zach), Joshua, and Morgan Ripplinger; Dane Ripplinger, Chassidy (Michael), Tristin and Adrian Wilkinson. Also left to cherish Len's memory are his mother Leona (Douglas) Hannan of Kelowna, BC, brothers Larry (Luc) Ripplinger of New Westminster, BC, Donald Hannan of Kelowna, BC; his sister Brenda (Darren) Davis of Kelowna, BC; sisters-in-law Aline (Duret) Vance of Kelowna, BC, Marlene (Hollis) Ouelette and Betty Antaya; as well as many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Peter Ripplinger in 1962; his brother Jerry Hannan in 2001; his mother-in-law Fernea Folster in 1986; father-in-law Bill Folster in 1997, brother-in- law Harvey Gariepy in 1988 and sister-in-law Donna Folster in 2013. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Deacon Eldon Danielson officiating. Those wishing to place a memorial contribution in Len’s memory may do so to the Mont St. Joseph Country Gardens for the comfort of residence and staff. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, Drew Gray, Funeral Director (306-922-4729).
 

• Date : 2014-08-30 06:00:00