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1962
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2018
Jeffrey Crippen Obituary
Des Moines - Jeffrey J. Crippen, 55 of Des Moines, passed away at home on April 6, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
He was born October 4, 1962, to Sandra (Hill) and Joseph Crippen in Des Moines. He was united in marriage to Teresa Ghee in 1985 and spent his entire life on Des Moines' southside. Jeff is survived by his wife, his best friend Speckles, step-mother Kathleen (Shannon) Crippen, his step-father Lloyd Proctor, two half-brothers, Bill and Joseph Crippen, aunt Debbie Jorgenson and uncles Phil and Mel Crippen. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Wesley and Gladys Loghry and Dorothy Sawyer and Phil Crippen.
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April 10, 2018
Terri, your family members here in Texas send our love and prayers. We know it has been a long and difficult road for you and Jeff. You have been a "rock". Love and God bless!
Aunt Brenda
Lindsay and family
John and Paula McGinnis
David Andrews
Lori Ghee
April 10, 2018
So sorry Terri! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Hugs!
Steve and Joy Gatewood
April 10, 2018
Our condolences to the family Jeff Crippen we worked with him for many years at Stone container
Michelle Wonders
April 9, 2018
Teresa, I was so sorry to hear about Jeff. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))
JoJo Gillespie
April 8, 2018
Teresa Iam so very sorry to hear about Jeff. Iam thinking of you and praying for you .
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