Brent Lynn Ripplinger

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Brent Lynn Ripplinger (1946-2025)
Brent Lynn Ripplinger, a loving husband, father, and devoted member of his community, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 78, due to a heart attack, while in the loving arms of his wife at their winter home in Queen Valley, Arizona.
Brent was born on March 4, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Carl Raymond Ripplinger and Julia Ethea Johnson. He grew up in Driggs, Idaho, attending local schools and graduating from Teton High School.
Brent married Sandra Mortimer on January 26, 1968. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on March 11, 1969. Together, they welcomed three daughters: Michele, Melissa, and Shawna.
Brent was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, serving as a High Priest Leader, Sunday School teacher, and Counselor in the Branch Presidency in Island Park. He and his wife, Sandy, also served a Stake Mission. After retiring from Fall River Electric following 35 years of service, Brent and Sandy spent their winters in Queen Valley, Arizona.
Brent is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters Michele Blanchard, Melissa (Russ) Taylor, and Shawna (Noe) Gonzales; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters Darlene (Ed) Wood and Christine (Kent) Meikle.
Brent was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Raymond and Julia Ripplinger; in-laws Reed and Carma Mortimer, and Marian Mortimer; brothers Dee Ripplinger and LaRell Ripplinger; and sister Veronique Fulmer.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 12:00 noon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaBelle 1st Ward Chapel, 4223 East 528 North, Rigby, Idaho 83442.  The family will visit with friends Friday March 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main, Rigby, Idaho 83442 and on Saturday at the church from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.  Burial will follow services at the Plano Cemetery.

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