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Tamara Ann "Tami" Rippeon

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

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Silver Spring, Maryland

Tamara Rippeon Obituary

RIPPEON, TAMARA ANN "Tami" (Age 50)

On Sunday, January 15, 2006, TAMARA ANN RIPPEON, of Lanham, MD. Beloved wife of Robert "Rip" Rippeon; mother of Kyle E. Rippeon; sister of Chris Miller (Joe); daughter-in-law of Agnes Rippeon; step-mother of Robert Rippeon (Tammi); grandmother of Genna Rippeon; sister-in-law of Austin and Yvonne Rippeon. Also survived by her extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kennedy Institute, 801 Buchanan St. N.E., Washington, DC 20017.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Tamara Rippeon

29 Entries

Dianne Severn

May 26, 2006

It's been awhile but I know the pain is still there. Just remember: Take one day at a time. It seems to be easier that way.

Chris Miller

May 25, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMI!!!!! I sang to you this morning and know that Mommy did too, right? I MISS YOU SO MUCH -- my heart just aches all the time. I'll be up to visit you next week. Your sister,

Bonnie& Pete Aldridge

February 17, 2006

Chris & Joe,

Friendship is about sharing laughter and tears,good times,and support. Few friends get to be this close so quickly. We wish for

you to remember the times you and Tami couldn't stop laughing.The times she would suprise you ,by showing up for happy hour at the beach.The long nights listening to

oldies. Remember her with a smile.

We miss her too.

Rick & Barbara Ransom

February 12, 2006

We are truly sorry to lose such a bright and warm person. Always a smile and kind word for everyone and always standing up for those less fortunate. We were lucky to know her. Kyle, she just talked and talked about you and baseball and your wonderful grades. Joe & Chris, our love to you and a stong hope that the rain will slacken a little for you now. Tami is certainly in a better place, with her Mom and Dad. Love, Rick (Mike) & Barb

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Peggy Dutton

February 1, 2006

Tami, I miss you.

Chris and Joe, I think of you alot.

There isn't much my words can do to ease the pain and emptiness, but I just wanted you to know I care a great deal and I'm here if you ever need me. Love you always.

Bobby and Kyle, I'm so sorry for your loss, Tami was one of a kind and will be missed forever.

Betty and Jerry Utterback

January 25, 2006

Bobby, Kyle, Chris and Joe

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We are honored to call Tami our friend. We will miss our friend! We will miss her laughter and her wonderful spirit. She had a way of lighting up a room. All of our memories of Danny's school years have Tami and Kyle in them....baseball games, family vacations, weekends at O.C. and our Christmas Eve parties. Thank you Tami for the wonderful memories. We will cherish them forever.

Jeannie Wines & Ricky Buss

January 25, 2006

Chris, Joe & Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Deborah Mae Gavigan

January 24, 2006

Joe and Chris my thoughts are with you , Don't think this as a lost think of it like Tami is in no more pain and with God and at Peace I know she would not want you to be sad I can here her now Chris stop it;;;;Love you Guy's if there is anything I can do for you all let me know ,

Kitty Wright

January 23, 2006

Tami will be missed. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I got the news. She had such a great sense of humor and love for life. Chris & Joe I wish there was something magical I could do to take the pain of the loss away but only time can help mend the heart. To all family members my heartfelt sympathy.

Sister and Brother-in-Law

January 21, 2006

Bobby & Kyle,

No need to say much, is there? We've got to make it through this. Tami wouldn't want or expect us to do anything but................LOVE TO YOU BOTH ALWAYS!!!!!

MOE & PAM LEADBETER

January 19, 2006

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY CHRIS & JOE BE STRONG WE ALL LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU.

Rosalie Jones

January 19, 2006

I will miss Tami very much as we shared many personal experiences and funny stories over the years. My message is for you, Kyle, as she cared so much about you and you were always her inspiration to keep going. (At her surprise birthday party I told you this and it was before she got sick). She would show your report card to Jay & I and was just "Oh, so proud!" May God walk beside you the rest of your life and remember that she will always be "Oh, so proud" of you and a special part of her will always be with you.

Robert (Largeone) Bello

January 19, 2006

I'm really going to miss Tami. She was one of a kind. Chris, I cant imagine what you've been going through these past couple of years, but always remember, you've got Joe, and ALL OF US.

Lottie Barnett

January 18, 2006

I was sadden to hear of Tami passing. I only knew Tami for 5 years as a employee of KI. My prayers are with her family.

Lottie Barnett

January 18, 2006

I was sadden to hear of Tammi passing. I only knew Tammi for 5 years as a employee of KI. My prayers are with her family.

Bonnie Oettinger

January 18, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Tami's family and especially her son Kyle at her passing. I worked with Tami for over 8 years at Kennedy Institute and loved and respected her as I know so many who knew her did. Tami was such a special friend and we shared many moments not only about our work but also about our families. I pray God will give her family and indeed all of us the strength and faith to accept that she is in a better place today.

Jeff Mosser

January 18, 2006

Chris, Bobby and Kyle,

I hope you know (Kyle, you probably don't remember me, but I worked with your mom when you were a just a youngster), I always held a fond place in my heart for Tami. She was a wonderful, caring person who always went out of her way to support me, and did so with a grand sense of humor and outlook on life. Even though I hadn't seen her in years I always regarded our association, both personally and professionally, as a highlight of my time at KI.

I wish I could be there, but just cannot. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all on this sad day.

Sincerely, Jeff

Nicola Ruffner-Gray

January 18, 2006

My heart is so heavy to hear of Tami's passing but it is filled with a smile all over again when I think of the many laughs Tami and I enjoyed over the many years here at KI. She was one of the first people I met over 12 years ago when I began as an intern. She and Judy referred to me as the "young buck". She was an inspiration in our profession of helping others and also shared wonderful personal and family related moments with me as I blossomed into a mother and a seasoned KI staffer. She'll be missed.

Patty (Saad) McCaffrey

January 18, 2006

Tami was a truly exceptional person and will be missed very much by all who knew her. I will always remember Tami and the fun we had working together at Kennedy Institute. She was such a smart, funny, and loving person--she had all those qualities that are so hard to find in an individual. I am a better person for knowing Tami. May God rest her soul in peace...

Edward & Peggy Byrd

January 17, 2006

We are so sorry.Our prayers are with you.

Christine Johnson

January 17, 2006

My prayers and thoughts go to all of Tami's family and friends. I worked with Tami at Kennedy thru the 80's and 90's. She will truly be missed by all.

joe & mary beam

January 17, 2006

our deepest sympathy to her whole

family. we will sorely miss tammi as a friend

Linda & Hoot Gibson

January 17, 2006

Chris, Joe & Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Love, Linda & Hoot

Rafiu Ighile

January 17, 2006

Tami was a wonderful person and a great friend! who had a convivial atmosphere that was infectious to everyone around her. She will be greatly missed!

Barbara Gooche-Ferrell

January 17, 2006

To Kyle and the Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will maintain pleasant thoughts and fond memories. Her kindness, laughter and advice will also remain in my heart and mind. I cherished our time at the Kennedy Institute.

Barbara Gooche-Ferrell

Jerry and Gail Canaday

January 17, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to the Rippeon family.

Edward Trochimczuk

January 17, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Tami's family. Tami and I worked together at the Kennedy Institute in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Please be assured of my prayers for her family and the repose of her soul.

Dina Collier

January 17, 2006

It is with my heart felt sympathy that I am writing this. May God continue to bless your family through this trying time.

Love, Dina Collier

Brenda Wilkins

January 17, 2006

I am sadden by the loss of such a great friend of 20 years. I will miss Tami a great deal. I can remember her last time being at Kennedy and she and I were in her office laughing about how old we were when we started at Kennedy - (because she and I shared the same birth year)and how old we are now.

I will also really miss the times that we would reminence of the early times at Kennedy, trying to hold on to the great memories.

Bobby, Chris, and Kyle, please know that my family will be praying for you as you go through these most difficult days, knowing that God is too wise to make a mistake.

Van and Brenda Wilkins

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