RIPPER, Alvina
March 4, 1922 - September 22, 2011
With loving family by her side, our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Alvina Ripper of Drumheller passed away peacefully in the Drumheller Health Centre on Thursday September 22, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Alvina will be forever missed and joyfully remembered by her 6 children: Gordon Ripper of Beaumont, Barry Ripper of Edmonton, Dan Ripper (Norma) of Drumheller, Diane Colburn (Renie) of Drumheller, Debbie Kittridge (Dave) of Calgary, Kevin Ripper (Joanna) of Spruce Grove, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters Elsie Greig of Trochu and Freeda Ruff of Campbell River, B.C., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Barney in 2006, her parents Lorenz and Elizabeth Schafer, brothers Albert, Art & Eddie Schafer, sisters Millie Rosin & Lydia Bauer, and her daughter-in-law Cora Ripper. Alvina (nee Schafer) was born on the family farm, the youngest of 8 children near Delia, Alberta on March 4, 1922. Alvina will be most remembered for her loving and caring nature, her smile, sense of humour and wonderful common sense words of wisdom. The greatest joys in Alvina’s life were her family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr.Graham, Dr.Olfert, Dr. Racz, the Acute Care nursing staff and the Continuing Care nursing staff of the Drumheller Health Centre for making Alvina’s last days and years comfortable. Your excellent care and kindness will always be cherished and never forgotten. God bless you all. At her request there will be no funeral service. A family memorial ceremony is planned for a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to: Continuing Care Unit, Drumheller Health Centre, 351 - 9 Street NW, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1 Tel: 403-823-6500 or to the charity of your choice. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).
