Elizabeth "Betty" Ripple

November 15, 1923 - March 24, 2018

Elizabeth ”Betty” Ripple passed away peacefully in her Barrington, NJ home on March 24, 2018 in the presence of her children. She was born in Egg Harbor, NJ on November 15, 1923. She was Betty to all...Aunt Betty to a lot of her relatives, Bargain Betty when it came to shopping and sometimes an affectionate Betty Boop when just being playful. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. Betty relished her family and especially the role of being a mother. Her greatest pride and joy were her five children, seeing them all grow up, go through college, be happily married and raising children of their own. Betty was blessed with wonderful neighbors that would often stop by to check up on her, say hello, or just share a story (or beverage). Betty loved when their little ones would also stop by and would always have a little treat or special piece of candy to share. Betty's home was her haven and she lived very independently yet simplistically. Raised in the era of the Great Depression, Betty often did much with just a little, was selfless and sacrificing. Throughout the years, she was a communicant of several local Catholic parishes and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She loved to read books and was a great baker. Betty was predeceased by her loving husband, James “Rip” Ripple in 1988. She was also the last of her immediate family, predeceased by her parents, John and Marie Farren; her sisters, Stephana, Bernice (Bee) and Caroline (Honey); and her brothers, Stanley, Alexander, John Jr. and Norbert. Betty is survived by her five children, Jim Ripple Jr (Phyllis), Mary Rigby (Bruce), Robin Helrich (Howard), Tricia Conlin (Michael), and David Ripple (Susan). She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Jimmy and Eric Ripple; Jason Rigby; Sam and Emily Helrich; Ryan, Allison and Molly Conlin; and Jacqueline and Julia Ripple. Betty also is blessed with two great grandchildren, Ariana and Drew Ripple. The family will receive friends for a gathering on Wednesday, April 4th at 10:00 am at St Nicholas Church, 525 St Louis Ave, Egg Harbor City NJ, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will immediately follow at Egg Harbor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camden County Library, Voorhees Branch, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043. . Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home Egg Harbor City 609-965-0357. For condolences and directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.