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Rip ROUSE Obituary

ROUSE, Rip
An amazing father and husband, great friend and mentor, a humble, faithful and loving follower of Christ, passionate and silly, Ripley David Rouse was born August 22, 1958 and departed this world on April 10, 2010. He will be missed by so many: loving wife Cheryl and children Jennifer, Tyler and Jason; parents Donald Rouse and Dee Rouse Huth (and husband Mel Huth); sisters Robyn Kleinhans (Steven), Raina Palombi (Michael) and brother Ryan (Cara); and nieces and nephews Hailey, Kole, Chris, Tom, Charles, Andrew, Samantha, Claire, Anna and Grace; mother-in-law Virginia Harder and sisters-in-law Jill Welch (Bill), Penny Reeder (Jake) and Lori Harder; and nieces and nephews Katie, Cameron, Adam, Ian and Erin. Rip was blessed with a large and extended family through SunHills Community Church in El Dorado Hills, through Rogers Jewelry (Vice President and a 32-year career with the company), and many dear friends of all ages. He graduated from La Sierra High School in 1976.
From his devotion to Cheryl and their marriage, his devotion to Jennifer, Tyler, and Jason making it a priority to raise them as a gift from God, to his passion for challenging youth to deepen their walk with God, to his caring personality for his customers and employees, Rip had a very full and joyful life. He put God and his family before anything else, which is ultimately what made him a strong, good, respected, and loved man.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 17th, at 11:00 am at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, CA. Contributions for a family memory book (photos, notes) can be brought to the service.
Donations in Rip's memory will support the ''Joshua Project,'' a Christian scholarship supporting youth missions and education. Call (916) 939-4093 for information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Rip ROUSE

32 Entries

Ryan Rouse

January 3, 2021

Miss you my Brother, could use your strength now

Pastor Suzanne Sneath

December 28, 2010

Hi Cheryl...I just heard about Rip. I am so sorry for your and the kids loss. You don't remember me, but I worked with the Team at the Sunrise Mall store from 1980-1986ish. The thing I remember most about Rip is that he genuinely cared about people...old, young, rich or poor...it didn't matter. He showed everyone the same respect. I wasn't a Christian woman back then...but am now. I can clearly see now our Christ who was within him. He always spoke with passion about you and the kids. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

C Hicks

June 23, 2010

I just heard about Rip
I once had the pleasure of working with Rip, he was a very caring and funny man, I used to make fun of him and call him Rippen' Rouse or Roaring Rouse and we would laugh. He always had a kind word for me and a quick smile. He would make jokes about me and it was good. He was my friend and I feel blessed by just knowing him. I want to send my deepest sympathies to the family and let you know that he was a good man and where he is now has welcomed him with open arms.

Rose Johnson

April 26, 2010

To the family of Rip,

I met Rip when I went into the Rogers store in the Arden Fair mall back in 1980. I was there to purchase an item to remember my grandfather who had recently passed away and who had asked that I buy something special that I would keep as a memory of him. Rip was the person who helped me choose that item. He was friendly and considerate and a pleasure to work with. He made it easy to find something special that I will always treasure not only for the memory of my grandfather but now also as a wonderful memory of Rip who over the years became a friend. I will miss his smiling face whenever I go into the Roger's store and will think of him fondly whenever I look at one of the beautiful pieces of jewelry he helped me to design/purchase. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind man and wish to express my deepest sympathy to you his family.

April 22, 2010

To Cheryl and family,
Cheryl I'm not sure if you remember me or not but in 1979 or 1980 I worked for De Von's Jewelers at the Florin Mall and that is where I met Rip there we laugh and became good friends. Years have gone by and when I heard the news just a few days ago all I could do is cry. Cheryl I will never forget Rip he was so full of love and laughter.

Linda & Don Parkhurst

George & Beth Wolfe

April 19, 2010

To the Family of Rip,
Rip and I formed a business friendship that has lasted since I met him in the Sunrise store. Rip always made those, too poor to afford and those that more than could afford, feel just the same when purchasing jewelry from Roger’s stores. Our relationship was business but he always made me feel like a personal friend whenever we met. I observed that he took personal interest in everyone he met and took care. He was a salesman and good person. I was shocked and still am that I will not be able to see him the next time I go into a Roger’s store. My wife and I send our deepest sympathies to his family and the others that like us will miss his warm heart.

Joe Guzzi

April 18, 2010

Cheryl and Family,

Rip was a great man and a wonderful friend. I will miss his sense of humor and great laugh. He made everyone he met feel special in some way. Your journey in life will be difficult for a season, but just think of all the great things Rip would want you to accomplish, Smile and remember all the good times. Our heavenly father has your back.

JOHN CENTENO

April 17, 2010

DEAR CHERYL AND FAMILY, DO NOT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME BUT MY NAME IS JOHN CENTENO. RIP AND I WORKED AT WBERSTOWN ROGERS BACK IN THE DAY. RIP WAS A AWESOME PERSON. I AM GREATFUL TO OUR LORD GOD THAT HE FOUND HIS SALVATION JESUS CHRIST. HE WAS A FUN AND WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND KNOW THAT GOD LOVED HINM MORE THAN US AND HE IS AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE LORD. JOHN CENTENO

Gina, Christopher, Stephen & Nicholas Brewer

April 16, 2010

My prayers go out to the Rouse Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Rip over 20 years ago. Whenever I walked into the store he always had a big smile on his face and you couldn't help it but to just smile along with him. Rip you will be missed but never forgotten.

Sonia Tapia

April 16, 2010

Dear Cherly,Jennifer,Tyler and Jason,
My deepest condolences to you and the kids. Rip was not only my client but, a friend that i will miss very much. He was a proud father that would always talk about the kids and always ask about mine. I feel very fortunate to have shared many years with Rip and the family. I will be praying for all of you.
With love and prayers,
Sonia Tapia

April 16, 2010

the good Jesus has chores for you to do with him so he took you from your home family and friends. Yes, we are all going feel alot of pain today and for alot of days yet to come. The loss of you will remain until we all get togeather again with you Rip,in Heaven. Love, Uncle Don and Pam

Ken & Sherrie Zeitler

April 16, 2010

We are shocked and deeply sadened to hear of Rip's passing. We first met Rip at Roger's in Sunrise Mall. We were a young couple looking for our first piece of jewerly as a couple. He won us over in the first few minutes with his warm personality, his humor and especially his smile. That day we bought our first piece of jewerly from him and continued buying our jewerly from him for the next 27 years. I still wear that first ring every day. It has always had sentimental value to me but I will even treasure it more and think of Rip every day when I look at it. He was such a wonderful man always taking time to talk to us when he saw us in the store and I can't think of a time that we didn't also get a big smile and hug from him.

We are so sorry for your loss. Rip will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lori Kendrick

April 16, 2010

Dear Cheryl,

I wish you all God's healing and love. Rip always spoke of you and the children with much love. I remeber the first time we met at Rogers in Sunrise Mall. He helped me design my wedding set and after 28 years we are still friends. I want to remember him the way he was when I last saw him with that beautiful Angelic smile. I will leave you with these words.."Love leaves more behind than death can ever take away." I offer up to our father all of the love and prayers in my heart. May God keep you and your family in His eternal care.

Lori M. Kendrick
Christ Unity Church

Dennis Lopez

April 16, 2010

I am sorry to hear my cousin Rip has died. My thoughts and my familys prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless You.

Brad and Rosanne Wimberly

April 16, 2010

Dear Cheryl, Jennifer, Tyler and Jason,
We are so saddened to hear of your great loss. God is with you, and he will hold you up and give you the courage and strength that you will need.
We can not be there on Saturday,so
we wanted to share some memories with you.
Brad and I have both been blessed to have Rip as a friend and leader over the years, at Rogers. Rip took salespeople, showed them the best, and
turned them into great managers. He made us all better at our profession, and more importantly, he showed us how to be better people.
Brad has countless memories of the three stores in Sacramento gathering
for bar-be-cues,or rafting down the river, good times with great friends!
My friendship with Rip began at Vintage, in Modesto. Rip trained by example, and by confidence in our ability...he had us do it all! He was
the most creative salesperson that I have ever known, $3000. a day off of ring cleaning, consistently!! He was so poised, and fun, when he and Cheryl
we leaving for a vacation to Hawaii, he made a thermometer, and told us if we reached our goal, there would be a big bar-be-cue when they got back. We blew the top off of that in anticipation of another great time!
It was very clear how important family
was to Rip, in 1989 we had a big earthquake, he left me to handle the store, and he went home to check on Cheryl, as it should have been, family first. We saw you again a few years ago, and even though it had been more that 15 years, you were the same dear
friends, reminiscing about the fun old days, and beaming while talking about your children, and your faith.
We will always cherish the memories, and we will continue to carry Rip in our hearts, he lives on in all of us whose lives were changed for the better for knowing him, and being fortunate enough to have him as a friend and mentor.

Our sincere love, friendship and prayers are with you,

Mark Brown

April 16, 2010

I was just looking at a picture of a golf tournament, me on the left, Rip on the right. Raising money for a youth project. Thats the life and legacy of Rip Rouse. Supporting others, caring for his family, caring for friends, mentoring youth and never judgemental. An incredible sense of humor while maintaining a serious heart at the right moments. Rip, you will be missed by many, especially me. What always impressed me, besides your devotion to God, was that you were the same person at work as well as in private. A role model for all. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Dustin Rouse

April 16, 2010

A note to let you know that family in Montana is thinking of you during this difficult time. Rip was taken too young and too soon - we must trust that God has great plans for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Love: Dustin, Bonnie, Trent and Madison Rouse

Kay Kisling

April 16, 2010

Dear Cheryl and Family,
Our toughts and prayers are with you!
Rip will be missed by many. No words can express your loss.
Sometimes Gods plan doesn't show us or explain why. Just know and trust in God.
Many years ago I came across these words of comfort can't remember where.

THE PLAN OF THE
MASTER WEAVER
Our lives are but fine weavings
That God and we prepare,
Each life becomes a fabric planned
And fashioned in his care.
We may not always see just how
The weavings intertwine,
But we must trust the Master's hand
And follow His design,
For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side,
While we must look from underneath
And trust in Him to guide...
Sometimes a strand of sorrow
Is added to his plan,
And though it's difficult for us,
We still must understand
That it's He who knows what's best,
So we must weave in patience
And leave to Him the rest...
Not till the loam is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvaas
And explain the reason why-
The dark threads are as needed
In the Weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.

Praying for you and your family,
Thinking of you Pennsylvania,
Kay Kisling
Nathan Kisling
Nick Kisling

Karyl Zandt

April 15, 2010

Dear Cheryl and family, my heart and prayers are with you during this very sad time. I didn't know all of you as much as I would of have liked to, I am Mel's sister. I know Rip is with Jesus. May God be with all of you!

Phil Albert

April 15, 2010

Cheryl, Jenny, Tyler & Jason, I don't know where to begin. I want to just cry for your loss & the heartaches you all must feel. I knew your father thru El Dorado Hills Little League. I always asked him to get more involved with it, but he always politely declined. I was so unaware of his devotion to our community's youths via Sun Hills Church. I feel warm & peaceful now knowing how much he cared. I knew deep down he cared for youths, but since I never personally witnessed it, & I am not proud to say I thought like Thomas, the doubting apostle. I coached Jason over the years thru 4 seasons of baseball & Rip always made sure to thank me for giving up my free time & volunteering to coach Jason as well as other local youths. I guess you could say that is how we connected, our mutual belief that all youth deserves adults showing them how to be servants to & within their community, be it for the Lord, or for sports.

Cheryl, I am so sorry you lost your best friend & soul mate. You don’t deserve this bad thing that has happened to you. Like Rip, you too have always helped me manage some of the Little League minutia every season that I have been involved. You can’t believe how strong the youth umpire program has grown to become & you helped both EDHLL & me make that happen. I know Rip enriched your life & the lives of your children, and you & the kids meant everything in the world to him. I always made a point to ask him about all your family & his eyes would sparkle with fatherly pride when he told me the latest & greatest news about all of you. Rip even helped me pick out a 20 year anniversary ring to re-express & show my love & devotion to my wife, Janice, and gave me a thank-you-for-coaching-Jason discount that I didn’t ever expect. I already miss seeing & hearing the 2 of you in your folding chairs or the bleachers of Jason’s baseball game, laughing, joking, goading me, and wringing your hands in anticipation of what the team was going to do.

May God bless all of you in these darkest of times & may you be surrounded & warmed by the love of the Lord, your family & friends long beyond your sorrows. Please let us know whenever & however we can help both you & your family continue to thrive, as Rip would want for you in his absence. Phil, Jan, Hailey & Colton Albert - EDH

Ralph Blasengym

April 15, 2010

Rip,you will be so missed by many,I was the security guard that worked the jewlery show in Elk Grove on saturday, I also work for brinks who picks up your bank dep in Rocklen, ya Im the funny who liked to put a smile on your face when I came in, I would like to thank you again for the talk we had, you are what realy good friends are made of.My heart gose out to your family. I know your reading this so could you please tell my father that I love him and miss so very much, I know you and him will become very good friends. Thank you and god bless.

Tim & Patti Robinson

April 15, 2010

Dear Cheryl and Family,
Our prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband and father. My husband, Tim (at Home Office) had the honor of working with Rip from time to time at Rogers Jewelry. I had the honor of speaking with Rip a few times. He always shared his love for his wife, kids and God. when he did- you could see the reason behind his contagious smile(s)!
I know that your hearts are aching at this time. Rip is still here in each memory that you have of him. You will see him in the eyes of his children. You will hear him through the stories and memories that are shared. He was a living testimony of his faith and his love for his family, his Lord and even his work. He was a people person! Earth's loss is heaven's gain. Heaven has one more angel. And the beautiful thing is that because of God, we have the hope of seeing Rip again.
With much love and prayers!

Joy Eberly

April 15, 2010

Rip, I know you can still read this message. I'm so sad to know that you're not going to be here anymore with us physically but I'm sure you're with Jesus now. Anyway, I didn't really have enough chances to get to know you and your family better. I met you and talked to you several times in your store, and I know you have a very peaceful and kind heart. I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to make you your Chinese food, that I promised you, but I hope your wife or your chilren can call me sometime, someday so I can cook for them in memory of you. You always told me that you have the perfect Hearts of Fire earring that I will surely like, but how I'm going to find out now?
I've learned an important lesson in my life today, "never take for granted the chances Jesus give to you when you meet special people, always be a witness of His love, in season and out of season! 2 Timothy 4:2
God bless you and my deepest sympathy to your family!

Janet Braninburg

April 15, 2010

I am a long time customer and friend of Rip's. I will miss him very much as he has designed most of my jewelry. Cheryl my heart and prayers go out to you and the children at this time. Just try to be strong and know he is in a better place as it was his time, and God called him home.

Jeanne Marks

April 15, 2010

Rip was a respected man, yet filled with humor. A man of compassion. A family man. A man with strong and solid values. A God fearing man. A man who touched us all in sometime of our lives. A man we will never forget. A man who will stay in our hearts forever. A man who made a difference. Just look at the beautiful family he, much too early, has left here on earth for us. See the compassion in there eyes. Hear the humor in their voices. Feel the warmth of their love. Touch the pain in their hearts. Taste their faith. There you will see Rip. Celebrate and embrace this treasure. We must all be there for the Rouse family in this time of need. Rip would do the same for us, you know that. Pray for their comfort and understanding every day. Pray for their continual reliance upon Him, now and forever.

I love you Cheryl, Jenny, Tyler, and Jason.

Your friend,
Jeanne Marks

Karen Rowe

April 15, 2010

Cheryl, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Rip, I have know you for several years but it wasn't utill we worked together with the High School ministry at Sunhills that I got to know you on a more personal level. Your love for your family and the youth you always had around you is amazing. We had some great talks and you were always willing to listen and cared about mine and other peoples imput. I really enjoyed the connection we had with both of our jobs, (car and jewlery business), and talking about our careers and how they were similar. You will be missed by many. Thank you for following Gods calling.
With Love, Karen Rowe

ray bertoldi

April 15, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Rip, I was in several meetings with him and he was always up beat and just nice to be around, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug Comstock

April 15, 2010

Rip was my friend and colleague for over 15 years. I so much enjoyed the passionate conversations we had concerning our careers and our families. In both areas he taught me that making a difference in people's lives was the biggest reward. It is why he never gave up on anyone. I'll miss you Rip, but will see you on the other side!

Jon Cote

April 15, 2010

I have had the pleasure to know Rip for many years making his rounds through many of the Roger's stores. I admired how he always made it a point to just say hello. He was a great leader and will be sadly missed by many.

Kelly Turner

April 15, 2010

Dear Family,
I was so sad to hear of Rip's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Roger's. ( our other family) I remember when he first came to the company. He brought his own unique style of inspiration to all of us. Even when he disagreed with you he would listen to what you had to say and gave you a smile of respect.
I am sorry that I can not be there to share my support with you. Another family member has been called to Heaven and I am needed in Modesto.
With my love and prayers,
Kelly Turner

Greg Eberly

April 15, 2010

I'll you miss Rip, you were always very nice to me and my wife. I was the security guard at several jewelery shows

Salvador Padilla

April 15, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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