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Rita Kirkpatrick Obituary

KIRKPATRICK Mrs. Rita Jean Kirkpatrick, 57, went to be with the Lord, August 31, 2005. She is a former nurse with Jacksonville Family Practice, a loving wife and member of The Church of The Messiah. She is survived by her husband John Kirkpatrick, two sons, Richard P. Stelma and Kenneth C. Stelma. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 10 AM at The Church of the Messiah, 8057 Arlington Expressway with Right Reverend Dale F. Howard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to The Church of The Messiah. Eternity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 2, 2005.

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Karl Swed

September 10, 2005

John,

My prayers and condolencesare with you.

Linda Emmert

September 5, 2005

John, Ricky and Kenny and grandsons, my heart goes out to you in the loss of your loving wife, mother and grandmother. I am sorry that I could not attend the services. I did not learn of it until Sunday, Sept 4.



With loving thoughts for all of you.



Love,

Rita's sister Linda

Barbara Bennett

September 4, 2005

John,

I am so sorry. Wish I could have been there for everyone.

You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Love,

cousin Barbara

Dr and Mrs Jack Giddings

September 3, 2005

Our sympathy to Rita's family, she was a caring lady and she will be missed.

Jack and Sue

Shawn Stelma

September 2, 2005

Ricky and Kenny, you are all in my prayers and I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service on Saturday.

Missy Stelma

September 2, 2005

Ricky and Kenny, I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you at this time and I love and miss you. Dad called me this morning to tell me about your mom and I am very sorry.

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