Richard G. Cripe Jr.'s Obituary
Richard G. Cripe Jr.AKA: Rick, Richie, and Papa Rick1950 – 2015Richard G. Cripe Jr. passed away peacefully on 8/20/2015 at 7:28 pm in the loving presence of his family.He was born in San Luis Obispo to Dick and Joanne Cripe and raised in Pacifica, California graduating from Terra Nova High School.Retired from the phone company after 30 plus years, he attended and graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and worked as a chef/cook in a variety of venues including restaurants, children camps and senior residences before retiring fully.In retirement activities included golf, kayaking, camping, fishing, cooking and BBQ for family, friends and members of the French Athletic Club, bike riding and walking his beloved dog, Foxwell.He loved and was happily married to his wife Pat for a just few months shy of 40 years.He is survived by his children, Jeff, Christie and Rex and grandchildren Vannessa, Rick, Zachary, Nathan, Camryn and Madison. He was preceded in death by both parents and his sister, Nancie Cripe.A celebration with his family and friends is planned and internment of his ashes will be private.It was his wish that any donations be made to the American Cancer Society. “It’s all even”For additional information please contact Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park at 650-349-4411.
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