Richard Merwin Ripley

May 24, 1930 - April 20, 2018

With his family at his side, Richard M. Ripley, age 87, passed into the arms of Jesus, his heavenly father on April 20, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Merwin & Betty Ripley and daughter Susan Longstreet. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ripley of 65 years, of Ontario, his two granddaughters, Kasey Hall and Jessica Hall of Chino, his sister, Phyllis Reece of Whittier, his son-in-law, Jim Longstreet of Chino, his aunt, Ann Ripley of Napa, CA, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a great many friends.

Dick was born in Michigan and raised in California from age 10. He loved to fish and hunt, play golf along with playing cards. He was a member of several service and fraternal clubs including the Lions Club and the Ontario Elks #1419 Lodge where he was the Exalted Ruler in 83/34. He and Barb like to go camping with a motorhome and were members of the Breezy Elks. They loved to cruised too. He was a 32nd degree Mason at the Ontario Masonic #301 Lodge. He belonged to the Old Baldy Shrine Club and had many enjoyable functions in all of the clubs.

His National Guard unit was activated during the Korean conflict. After a year in the Air Force, he returned home, got married and eventually became a barber. He retired from barbering at age 80.

He was a great people person and will be missed by many. A celebration of life will take place at the Ontario Elks Lodge, 1150 West 4th Street, Ontario, California 91762, on Thursday, May 10th 2018 at 11 AM with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ontario Elks Lodge or the assistant League of the foothill communities in his memory.