Port Angeles, Washington
December 11, 1930 - November 22, 2011
Harold was born December 11, 1930, in Willmar, Minnesota, and passed away November 22, 2011, in Sequim of sudden cardiac arrest. He spent his youth in Kalispell, Montana, and was a Montana all-state basketball player at Flathead High School. Harold was 16 when his father passed away. He then...
Read MoreOur condolences to the family. We have many fond memories of conversations with Harold about fishing techniques and where the fish were biting. He was always fun to chat with. Dave, Sherry and Ryan Voight
December 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for this fine man and his friends and family, Sekiu will not be the same without him ... thanks for the decades of good advise.
glenn Leis
December 14, 2011 | Belfair, WA
Harold was one of the fairest teachers/coaches I've ever known. It is sad to hear of. Carl Tannock '75
Carl Tannock
December 05, 2011 | Portland, OR
my condolences to you. mr. van riper was my 8th grade teacher at neah bay. i also baby sat his children when he lived on the government hill. he will be missed.
sharon bishop
December 04, 2011 | Bellingham, WA
Thoughts and Prayers with entire Family, I Fondly remember the Stories My Father "Bill" and his Brothers told me when I was younger about Growing up playing basketball and fishing, I miss you all
Scott Van Riper
December 02, 2011 | WA
Heartfelt condolences to Val and the entire family. It was certainly a pleasure to meet him this past summer.
Patrice Porter
December 02, 2011
A true icon lost. Condolences to the Van Riper family. Very fond memories of Harold and the Van Ripper family back in the day. My family and friends enjoyed many a summer with Harold at the resort. We also had the opportunity to fish a spectacular Chinook Fishery.Harold and my Father Primo can now have the well deserved "First Water".The memories will never be forgotten.
Paul Baccetti
December 01, 2011 | Seattle, WA
Mr. Van Riper left an impression on our high school years. It was an honor to be in his class. Our thoughts and prayer go out to his family in this trying time.
Jody/Eddy Macklin
December 01, 2011 | Bacliff, TX
Harold was a wonderful teacher. Whenever I think back to my high school days, I remember math classes with Mr. Van Riper. He made learning math fun and easy. His humor was unique and he will be missed by many.
Barb Gagnon Peterson
November 30, 2011 | Chimacum, WA