Marilyn (Lynn) Haerr Ripley 2/23/1925 - 11/23/2019

Lynn Ripley passed away peacefully at her home in Lincoln Hills, CA. surrounded by her husband of nearly 55 years, Stuart Ripley and close family. Lynn will be remembered by her devoted husband Stuart, and as a loving mother to her two sons Bruce and Kent MacDiarmid and their wives Laurie and Stephanie respectively. She leaves her two surviving brothers Ralph Haerr and Jim Hoerr, her 8 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, extended families and dear friends. She is pre-deceased in death by her daughter Jill and brothers Richard, Ross and Ron.Lynn was born in a farmhouse in Edelstein, Illinois. She was a graduate of Dunlap High School went on to attend Bradley University in Peoria with a full scholarship. She was Salutatorian of her junior class and graduated with a degree in Sociology. Lynn was an accomplished pianist and was especially fond of playing the Strauss Waltz.Lynn and Stuart moved to Lincoln Hills after a career as successful retail business owners of a premier specialty bed and high caliber linen shop on Girard Ave. in La Jolla, Everett Stunz Duxiana. The move to Northern California was prompted by a desire to be closer to their children, 8 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lincoln Hills Community Church.