Jeanne C. Rippee and Don R. Rippee, husband and wife, departed this life June 17, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident near Mansfield. Jeanne C. Rippee, daughter of M. C. and Mabel Johnson Coday, was born March 25, 1931 in Hartville, MO and departed this life at the age of seventy-three years, two months and twenty-two days. Don R. Rippee, son of Homer and Grace Carter Rippee, was born Oct. 7, 1927 and departed this life at the age of seventy-six years, eight months and ten days. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers Ralph, Harold, Merl, Reed, M. C. and Daniel Coday; and two sisters Hazel Jones and Effie (Doe) Walling. He was also preceded by his parents and two brothers, Guy and Kermit Rippee. They are survived by a son, Calvin Helsley of Mansfield, MO; a daughter Reeda Rippee of Republic, MO; many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Don is also survived by three brothers Bert and Rex Rippee of Mountain Grove, and Jay Rippee of Springfield, MO, and one sister June Booth, also of Springfield. Jeanne was born and raised in the Hartville, MO area where she graduated from Hartville High School. She later worked for the Wright and Greene County Health Departments and later was the office manager and administrative secretary for the Ken Ballew Hatchery for over twenty years. Jeanne was actively involved in the Eastern Star in her earlier years and the Friends of the Library. In her spare time, she was an avid reader. She also enjoyed quilting and spending time with her pets. They had made their profession of faith in Christ, and early in life followed the Baptist faith. They later attended the United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Don was born in the Wright County area and was raised in Mountain Grove. He graduated from Mountain Grove High School and went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in Rawlins, WY. He later served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War as an engineer on ammunition trains. In 1959, they moved to Mansfield, MO where he also worked for the Ken Ballew Hatchery as the service supervisor. Don was involved with the American Legion, the local VGW post and the Disabled American Veterans Organization. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting coins and model trains. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. R. E. Helsley officiating under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Mansfield. Military honors will be provided by Clarence Kin Post 128, Mansfield. ________________ Jeanne's first husband was A. J. Helsley of Hartville. She and Don raised Calvin....the product of this first marriage. Phyllis