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Alan K. Tripp

  • February 20, 1946 - October 16, 2011
  • Prairie Village, Kansas
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society
    PO Box 4527
    New York, NY 10163
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“Mary, Gay and I will miss our traditional dining partners at Villa Capri, and Cascones. Trivial Pursuit won't be the same, and I will think of...Read More » ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Rich and Gay Holliday - Lenexa, KS

“Helen, I was sorry to see you lost your brother. It's difficult to lose a loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Donna (Ameel) Dehn - KS

“Hello Mary. We were so sad to hear this news and know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Karen, Mike, Elaine and Tom Williams ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Karen Williams - Olathe, KS

“The Staff of the Johnson County Chapel wishes to express our sincere condolences to the Tripp family. ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Johnson County Chapel


ALAN K. TRIPP
Alan K. Tripp, age 65, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011. He was born on February 20, 1946 in Manhattan, KS, the son of Ruth (Keller) and Wilson Tripp. He married Mary Anne Perry on August 20, 1983 in Olathe, KS. and was called up during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for mountain climbing, hiking, and rock climbing. One of the mountains he climbed was The Grand in the Tetons. Alan was a graphic arts photographer-color specialist for Hallmark Cards. He retired after 29 years. His interests included music, World War II history, and baseball. Alan was a member of the Kansas City Astronomy Club and operated a telescope at UMKC for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; daughter, Carlyn Wooderson Enright; three grandchildren, Jesse, Cassie and Maggie; sister, Helen Martin (Dan); niece, Sally Smart (Matt). He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Alan's life will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Entombment will be held in the Indoor Courtyard of Memories at Johnson County Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or American Heart Association . We should be happy for Alan. He is home-his Eternal home with our Father in Heaven where there is no pain, only peace. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at: www.johnsoncountychapel.com. (Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. (913) 451-1860)