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VAN RIPER,
Harold Oakes
Born December 11, 1930, Wilmar, MN. Died November 22, 2011 Sequim, WA.
Former Gonzaga basketball center "The Ripper" (1949-1953); operator of
Van Riper's Resort & Charters, Sekiu, WA; Please visit www.drennanford.com to sign guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Van Riper
December 21, 2011
Our condolences to the family. We have many fond memories of conversations with Harold about fishing techniques and where the fish were biting. He was always fun to chat with. Dave, Sherry and Ryan Voight
glenn Leis
December 14, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for this fine man and his friends and family, Sekiu will not be the same without him ... thanks for the decades of good advise.
Carl Tannock
December 5, 2011
Harold was one of the fairest teachers/coaches I've ever known. It is sad to hear of. Carl Tannock '75
sharon bishop
December 4, 2011
my condolences to you. mr. van riper was my 8th grade teacher at neah bay. i also baby sat his children when he lived on the government hill. he will be missed.
Scott Van Riper
December 2, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers with entire Family, I Fondly remember the Stories My Father "Bill" and his Brothers told me when I was younger about Growing up playing basketball and fishing, I miss you all
Patrice Porter
December 2, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to Val and the entire family. It was certainly a pleasure to meet him this past summer.
Paul Baccetti
December 1, 2011
A true icon lost. Condolences to the Van Riper family. Very fond memories of Harold and the Van Ripper family back in the day. My family and friends enjoyed many a summer with Harold at the resort. We also had the opportunity to fish a spectacular Chinook Fishery.Harold and my Father Primo can now have the well deserved "First Water".The memories will never be forgotten.
Jody/Eddy Macklin
December 1, 2011
Mr. Van Riper left an impression on our high school years. It was an honor to be in his class. Our thoughts and prayer go out to his family in this trying time.
Barb Gagnon Peterson
November 30, 2011
Harold was a wonderful teacher. Whenever I think back to my high school days, I remember math classes with Mr. Van Riper. He made learning math fun and easy. His humor was unique and he will be missed by many.
June Williams
November 30, 2011
To Shirley and the children of Harold Van Riper, He is one person who absolutely stood out in our lives. Whenever he saw one of us from NB, he had a moment to speak to us. He will be missed and it was a pleasure to have him as our 8th grade teacher, later to count him as a friend. My prayers go with the family.
Pam Botnen
November 30, 2011
Harold was one of a kind! It was an honor to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jeanne Hayward Sobnosky
November 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire VanRiper family in their time of loss.
November 30, 2011
Mary, we are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Sue Rambin (Sequim, WA)
Don Frizzell
November 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary rYAN
November 30, 2011
Harrold was a good friend and fishing partner of mine we will miss him very much . I remeber this last summer with him he was so happy when he and chris went out one evening and caught a king. their will always be a spot for him in my heart. Gary Ryan
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