Mike Rippy of Celina, Texas passed away April 21, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born to Philip Dudley and Lillian Mae (Bestwick) Rippy on May 20, 1951 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Mike grew up in Oklahoma and in Thousand Oaks, California where he graduated high school and later earned an Associate’s degree. On June 9, 1973, he married Janet Lynn Holve in Pacific Palisades, California. Mike and Janet lived in California until a job offer brought their family to Dallas, Texas in 1995.
He was a devoted husband, dad and Papa. His family meant the world to him. He enjoyed anything outdoors, surfing in his younger years, hiking, camping, golfing, and supporting his daughters and their horses.
Mike is survived by his wife, Janet Rippy of Celina, Texas; daughters, Amy Rippy of McKinney, Texas and Jenna Jacques and husband, Ryan of Celina, Texas; grandchildren, Maya, Tessa and Lucas Jacques; siblings, Brian and Melinda Rippy of Idaho, David and Tara Rippy of California, Susan and Mark Carlson of California, John Rippy of Idaho, Greg and Tama Holve of California, and Sue and Ward Holve Hensil of California.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Michael Rippy, his own parents and parents by choice William and Evelyn Holve. He was loved dearly.