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Violet Ripken Obituary
Born in Havre de Grace, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hazel C. (Cullum) Gross and wife of the late Calvin E. Ripken, Sr. who died in 1999.
A homemaker, Mrs. Ripken, was the charter member and continued to be very active with the Harford County Boys and Girls club, where she served on their Board for over 21 years. She enjoyed promoting and participating in the annual benefit Golf Tournament; Vi Ripken's "Diamonds in the Rough". A big supporter of the Maryland Special Olympics she also enjoyed bowling for the last 20 years at both Harford Lanes in Aberdeen and Forest Hill Lanes in Forest Hill.
She is survived by her children, Ellen L. Ripken of Aberdeen (John Vananzo), Calvin E. Ripken, Jr. (Laura) of Annapolis, Frederick C. Ripken of Havre de Grace and William O. Ripken (Candace) of Fallston; her sister, Lois Cleary of NC; eight grandchildren; Austyn, Mariah (Brett Curll), Rachel, Ryan, Miranda (Alex Burdeshaw), Anna, Reese, and Jack and one great grandson Kaedan J. Lucas.
A visitation for her family and friends will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 5-8pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral home. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Harford County Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 1106, Aberdeen, MD 21001 or to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, 1427 Clarkview Rd., Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21209.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com.
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Lydia Kelly
March 7, 2021
To Kelly Ripken: Sincerest condolences on the loss of your former
mother-in-law. You supported your former husband throughout his
entire baseball career and raised two wonderful children together.
Shane, Lydia and Brian Kelly
Baltimore, Maryland
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March 4, 2021
I want too say For Billy Cal Jr. & Family's. I'm very deeply sorry you losing your dear Father & now you sweet Mother. Seeing you both playing Baseball all those years it was shush joy too see you both play so well. All my Prayers I do meen this when I say prayers. It's not esey too lose shush wonderful loved ones. I know your pain. I lost my Father last year it's not esey too lose shush a fine man as my Father. I guess I knew him the most of all. My mother said we all have what we have from our Father. Being in the War it's all in us each Children we have. M
Janet (Penley) Poole
March 4, 2021
Ellie, Cal, Fred, and Billy I am so sorry to hear about Vi. I remember all the summers in Asheville with you all. Vi was a wonderful mom. I remember her teaching me how to fix poached eggs and all the memories at McCormick Field. I miss all of you and wanted to send my condolences. May God help you to find peace and comfort at this time. Love to all, Janet (Penley) Poole
George G Smith
March 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lydia Kelly
March 3, 2021
To the entire Ripken Family and Rachel Ripken
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear loved one and your
grandmother, Rachel.
Shane, Brian and Lydia Kelly
Baltimore, Maryland
Ted Saffran
March 3, 2021
As she has now joined her husband, may they both enjoy the fruits of Paradise forever! May the Ripken family be consoled.
Ted Saffran, former Oriole usher.
Joleen Hart
March 1, 2021
Sincere sympathy to the Ripken family on the loss of a very special lady. Sending good thoughts as you heal and carry on her legacy.
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