Ripley, Norman H.


September 6, 1922 - August 31, 2002

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - Thursday, September 5, 2002
Norman Henry Ripley, 79, died on August 31, 2002 on the Island of Maui. He was born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts, graduating from Haverhill High School in 1940. He enlisted in the Marines and was in the First Division at Guadalcanal receiving a purple heart. After the war he remained in California where he met and married Maxine Mildred George with whom he shared a profound love. They had a daughter, Cheryl, in 1950. Norman was employed at the Martinez Gazette and for over 25 years at the Oakland Tribune. Norman had a natural ability to bring a smile to any face. 
He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl, son-in-law, Walt Trembley, 2 grandchildren, Devon and Stephen Trembley; sister, Irene Sweeney; brother, Richard Ripley; and many nieces and nephews.

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