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Ricky Pappan Obituary
June 21, 1952 - April 21, 2025
Sacramento, California - Ricky Lee Pappan was born on June 21st, 1952 and went to be with the Lord April 21st 2025. Ricky is survived by his loving wife Carol Burrows Pappan. Sisters: Phillis Dailey, Kristy Clark and Carrie Pappan.
Brother: Carter Pappan. Children: Heather Pappan, Keddie Burrows, Kathie Walker, Stephen Burrows, Kathryn Schroeder, Diane Simmons, Debbie Burrows, and Keith Burrows. He had 25 Grandchildren and 31 Great grandchildren.
Ricky was born in Norfolk Virginia to Jane Smythe and Phillip Pappan. He was a member of the Kaw Nation of Northern Oklahoma.
Ricky married Carol in 1977, they lived in Glenwood Springs Colorado for 23 years. They enjoyed a beautiful and loving marriage for 48 years! It was filled with the enthusiasm for life, love and family. However, most of all it was their Faith and mutual Love of the Word of God that united them!
Rick worked for American Engineering and Asphalt for 28 years. He was a Deacon for several years at The New Discovery Christian Church. Ricky was very giving and showed great compassion for his fellow man. He created a halfway house "God's House" and a food ministry that fed several hundred people weekly. Ricky and Carol lived on the Sacramento River for nearly 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed it!
Services are on May 10th 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at The Crossing Church 1227 N. Market Blvd. Sacramento CA 95834.
View Service at 1:45 at In Loving Memory of Ricky Lee Pappan @ youtube.com.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to:
Yolo Food Bank 233 Harter Avenue Woodland CA 95776 (530) 668-0690.
Rick's favorite color was Blue and his favorite food was ice cream... feel free to wear blue to the service and please join us for an ice cream social after the service.
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