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Robert Ripley Obituary
Robert was born September 19, 1950 in Sacramento, California to Paul and Elizabeth Ripley. He was the 3rd of three children. He graduated from Bryn Athyn High School in 1968 and later from Sacramento State College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. After graduating, he began his career as a Systems Analyst for the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles and later retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles in 2007 and began his post-retirement career in tutoring. Robert was married to Kathryn Conti on August 8, 1992 on the family homestead in Newcastle, California. He was a member of Lifehouse Church.
Robert's passion was baseball and played throughout his life. In 1978, Robert started the Newcastle Baseball League and served many positions. He was President of the league, major league representative, coach, umpire, coordinator and trainer. Robert also formed the first slow-pitch girl's baseball division as well as a T-ball league. In his first year, Robert grew the league from 4 teams to 12! Robert was an adventurous, intelligent and loving family man who was always community-minded. In 1997, he spoke before the California State Legislature regarding the tightening of restrictions for new teen drivers after the loss of his daughter in an automobile accident.
Robert is survived by his wife Kathryn of 27 years, daughter Angela Joyner, son Nick Ripley, stepdaughter Airin Adams, sister Linda Murray brother David Ripley and granddaughter Elizabeth Douglas-Joyner.
A celebration of life services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 22 at Lifehouse Church 4800 Sierra College Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95677. In lieu of flowers we kindly ask that you make a donation to the Lifehouse church youth ministry.
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paul nicholas
March 16, 2019
We always had a lot of fun playing baseball with you and you were a great coach and ball player. You will be missed.
March 2, 2019
I've known the Rioley Family since the Newcastle days!
Later Bob and my husband played Softball together. As I remember Bob was advid sports lover.I ran into him at Home Depot 2 years ago. We had a good talk.
Rest In Peace .
Ruby Duvall Evers
Victoria Beninga
February 26, 2019
I worked with Bob at KAHI Radio. He was one of the nicest people I ever met. He loved and talked about his family a lot. It was such a pleasure knowing such a loving, Christian man. Praying for all of you.
February 25, 2019
Now to the one who can, according to his power that is operating in us, do more than superabundantly beyond all the things we ask or conceive." Ephesians 3:20. May this verse prove to be true for the family as you endure the loss of your beloved.
Butch Morrill
February 22, 2019
SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB'S PASSING.BOB AND I BOTH PLAYED FOR THE AUBURN A'S BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 1970..BOB WAS A GREAT PITCHER AND HITTER AND A GREAT TEAM MEMBER! ALSO PLAYED AGAINST HIM FOR MANY YEARS IN THE ROCKLIN AND ROSEVILLE FASTPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUES,,BOB WAS A GREAT COMPETITOR AND LOVED THE GAME! RIP BOB !!
Barbara & Dorian Hood
February 21, 2019
Bob may you rest in peace now with the Lord. We will always remember you for your love of baseball and a loving husband to my good friend Kathryn. We believe you have been reunited with your daughter in Heaven. God bless your soul.
Stephanie Hawkins
February 18, 2019
God bless you Bob. It was a joy to have known you. Thank you so much for raising a beautiful daughter for my son. We may not have known each other very long but the time we did share was precious to our family. Your belief in God was a great blessing to my heart. Kathryn. You are such a lovely woman and was very lucky and to find such a great man. You both complimented each other greatly I wish you all the best, blessings from our Lord and most of all, a heart that will be healed and no longer be broken. I wish the same for all the family. Especially my new daughter in law, Angela. Words can never express my sorrow. I love you all!
Lynette Manieri
February 18, 2019
You will remain in our hearts forever. We were so fortunate to have you with us. May the Lord bless your spirit forever. Love, Aunt Bush
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