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Rusty Rapp Obituary
Rusty Rapp, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, left this earthly plane on April 9, 2011. Rusty arrived in Arizona in 1972 from his hometown of Ironton, OH to escape the grey skies. He met his wife of almost 36 years, Ruth, in 1974. Rusty spent 23 years as a custom wood worker for Meyer & Lundahl Mfg. Over the years, he made many beautiful wood creations for friends and family. Rusty loved this world and all of the crazy people in it. He had a smile and an attitude that could light up a room, and always did. Rusty implemented a practical spirituality into his everyday life. He was an inspiration, and he will continue to be. He embraced the spiritual life as well as the insane. A light has gone out in this world, but shines on - you crazy diamond!! He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Rapp, their children Rachel (Justin) Musgrove, Kali Rapp, and his granddaughter, Olivia Lynn. He also leaves behind his sister, Kathy (Harry) Tompkins, brothers, Danny, Tim and Larry Rapp- as well as many nieces and nephews and a large extended family of friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 16th at 11 AM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to AA, the Arizona Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rusty Rapp
Carole
April 29, 2011
I love you Rusty. Thanks for being a shining light for me & everyone around you.
Susan Rice
April 26, 2011
To Ruth & family: I worked with Rusty for many years & will dearly miss him forever. He always had a smile & a hug for me whenever I saw him, covered with sawdust or not! He had such a great sense of humor, never said an unkind word & was truly a memorable human being. He left us way too early but will always be remembered.
Don Cox
April 16, 2011
Sorry my cousin has passed on. I just found out today.
I dont think I ever met his wife and children.
God bless all of you.
Don Cox (Columbus, OH)
Danny Rapp
April 16, 2011
Rusty,
Give Mom and Dad a hug for me, Bro.
Marci Crawford
April 16, 2011
So sorry to hear of Rusty's passing, I know he's in a better place....My thoughts and prayers are with you....Classmate 1969
Randy Penix
April 16, 2011
Dear Rapp family,
I was so shocked to hear of cousin Rusty's passing. I will always remember the childhood days in Ironton. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kristen Stone
April 14, 2011
Rachel and Family,
I'm so terribly sad for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God bless.
Dale & Terri Fullerton
April 14, 2011
My brother Pete and I were with Rusty when he met Ruth. She was baking gingerbread and it was love at first sight!! Ruth, you kept Rusty grounded, he helped you soar. He had a permanent smile and a laugh that was contagious. He's finally painless and home. We were all blessed with him. Our hearts are with all of you.
Bill Minard
April 14, 2011
Ruth and Family,
Rusty directly touched many lives in wonderful ways. Since we are all part of the same One in the Universe, I will always cherish the times and memories I have with him. Let's all share in our memories of the awesome person that has left us behind.
Nancy Sanders
April 13, 2011
We were all so sad to hear of Rusty's passing. Your family wrote such a lovely tribute to him in the paper. He was so special.
Kathy Hansen
April 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leslie
April 13, 2011
Well written. What an awesome guy. My love to you Rachel, Kali, and Ruth. You were truly blessed to have him in your life and he was equally blessed to have you in his.
Sally Garrison
April 13, 2011
Kali, know that you are on the minds of many who adore you. My heart goes out to you, your mother, sister and niece.
Thanksgiving 2009
Laurel Park
April 13, 2011
To all that loved Rusty....I wish I could ease your pain from losing such a loved and wonderful man. His energy and optimism will continue to inspire me. I will miss him dearly. I love you all.
Lisa Brower
April 13, 2011
Ruth, Rachael and Kali - am devastated by this unexpected news but warmed by my many happy memories of our extraordinary Rusty. Love that obit that really captured what a special guy he was. Our prayers are with you.
Pete Hansen
April 13, 2011
Rusty was a great person who never had anything bad to say about anyone. Rusty enriched my life greatly. I've known Rusty since he moved to Arizona in 1972. We went camping alot in our early days, Rusty enjoyed the outdoors very much.He will be missed.
April 13, 2011
Ruth,Rachel and Kali,
Yes he was a very wonderful friend and neighbor for our 15th st block as Joey says. He will be missed!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very hard time. Remember anytime you need a shoulder to lean on we are there for you!
Steve, Mary, Steven and Joey
Margaret York
April 13, 2011
Dear Rachel, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Zartman
April 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of your precious memories.
Patty Henkel
April 13, 2011
Rachel and the entire Rapp family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Terry Hawthorne
April 13, 2011
Dear Rachel & Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Jack Seyler
April 13, 2011
Dear Rachel & Family, I was so shocked to learn of Mr. Rapp's passing. Hard to know what to say. My thoughts are with you all.
Denise Boyd
April 13, 2011
To Rachel and family my deepest sympathy.
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