Violet R. Ripken

Violet Roberta Ripken of Aberdeen passed away Friday, February 26 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was 82. Born in Havre de Grace, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hazel C. (Cullum) Gross and wife of the late Calvin E. Ripken, Sr. who died in 1999. A homemaker, Mrs. Ripken, was the charter member and continued to be very active with the Harford County Boys and Girls club, where she served on their Board for over 21 years. She enjoyed promoting and participating in the annual benefit Golf Tournament; Vi Ripken’s “Diamonds in the Rough”. A big supporter of the Maryland Special Olympics she also enjoyed bowling for the last 20 years at both Harford Lanes in Aberdeen and Forest Hill Lanes in Forest Hill. She is survived by her children, Ellen L. Ripken of Aberdeen (John Vananzo), Calvin E. Ripken, Jr. (Laura) of Annapolis, Frederick C. Ripken of Havre de Grace and William O. Ripken (Candace) of Fallston; her sister, Lois Cleary of NC; eight grandchildren; Austyn, Mariah (Brett Curll), Rachel, Ryan, Miranda (Alex Burdeshaw), Anna, Reese, and Jack and one great grandson Kaedan J. Lucas. A visitation for her family and friends will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 5-8pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral home. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Harford County Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 1106, Aberdeen, MD 21001 or to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, 1427 Clarkview Rd., Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21209.