Virginia Rose (Ripple) Roberts

Virginia Rose (Ripple) Roberts went home to be with her Lord on October 27, 2024

Per her wishes Virginia was cremated. A memorial service will be held in Wisconsin at a later date.  

Virginia was born on August 24, 1933 the second child of Ruby and Nicholas Ripple. Virginia lived her early life in Portage WI. She attended Portage schools and after graduation she worked for nineteen and a half years at Weyenberg Shoe factory in Portage in the cutting department. She also worked at Brunt's restaurant and drive-in restaurant. Virginia met and married her husband Jerome Roberts and moved to Golden, CO in 1972.

After moving to CO Virginia became a housewife, and she did volunteer work for many years at the Astor House (historic landmark), the Chuck Wagon Antique Store, and the Christian Action Guild (food bank and thrift store). Virginia was also a member of the Golden Gardeners for many years.

Virginia was a loving caring person who was always ready to help anyone in need. She visited and helped many elderly friends over the years. Virginia loved homemaking, reading, doing word searches, gardening, and taking care of her dogs. She owned many Boston Terriers over her lifetime and they were all special to her.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Jerome, her mother and father Ruby and Nick Ripple, brothers Julius(Bud) and Nick Jr., and sister Doretta Hansen.

Virginia is survived by her precious dog Nikki, sister Kathy and brother -in-law Tim Tamminga Waupun WI, sister-in-laws Lois ( Bud Ripple) Krulc Fort Worth TX, Sue (Nick Jr. Ripple) Ripple Ripon, WI. and nieces, nephews, numerous friends, and associates. She will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Memorials in Virginia's name may be made to the Christian Action Guild of Golden Co, the Golden Garden Club or the Alzheimer's Association.

Psalm 125 : 1

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.”

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