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James Rappe Obituary
Arizona. He was born October 12, 1917 in Taylorville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by: Wife of 51 years Bernice Backer Rappe passed away in 1993. He moved to Phoenix in 1948 after serving in WW
II and became a successful Allstate insurance agent. On retirement in 1980, he took up full-time residence in Pine, Arizona. Survivors: Wife Clarisse of Pine, Arizona ; daughters Patricia and husband Loren Barnes of Phoenix, Arizona, Sally and husband Norman Barnhard of Escondido, Ca., Brenda and husband Robert Brady of Highlands Ranch, Co.; brothers, Duane, Dwight, Wendell and Bernard of Illinois; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one step daughter Deborah and husband Wayne Stewart of Phoenix, Arizona; four step- grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. Visitation 6 to 8 pm Wednesday April 5, 2006 Messinger Payson Funeral Home, Services 10 am Thursday April 6th at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson, Arizona with interment following in Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona. Family Requests Donations To: Payson RTA Hospice, 511 S. Mud Springs, Payson, Arizona 85541. An online guest book is available at www.messingerpayson.com.
Arrangements Entrusted To Messinger Payson Funeral Home.
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Brett Barnes
April 29, 2006
Grandpa, today is Friday April 28th and it's your great grandson Jacob's first birthday. We sure miss driving to the cabin on Friday's to visit you. I wish we could have been there today for his birthday. I'm thankful he was able to spend so much time with you over the past year. I only wish he could have had the opportunity to enjoy all the things you did with me when I was growing up. Thank you for being such a great grandfather and friend. We miss and love you so much. Brett, Michelle and Jacob
Sally and Norm Barnhard
April 17, 2006
Dad,
You have a brand new great granddaughter. I wish you could see her, she's beautiful, but a friend of mine said you saw her when you were on your way to heaven and she was on her way to her mom, dad and sister here on earth. I miss you so much but you are in a much better place rejoicing with our Lord. Say hi to mom for me and tell her I miss her too.
Brenda Brady
April 16, 2006
Dad, Today is Easter and I thought about how you are celebrating this glorious day in heaven! Remember the time you took the grandkids to a heap of brush near the cabin and told them the Easter Bunny lived in there? You took your foot and shook the brush and to everyone's surprise (including you)a jackrabbit came hopping out and all the kids were screaming. I miss you and will miss hearing your voice tonight. Love, Brenda
Erin and Chad Brady
April 16, 2006
Papa- Thank you for loving your grandchildren so much. We will never forget all of the Christmas's at the cabin. We love you so much!
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Loren and Patty Barnes
April 11, 2006
Loren and I rejoice in the Lord knowing that you are in His presence. We look forward to joining both you and mom in that promised everlasting life. Love in Jesus. Loren and Patty
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