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     Stella M. Tripses was born circa 1901 at Missouri.¹

     Charles O. Tripses married Dorothy May Dix.⁴ Charles O. Tripses was born circa 1904 at Missouri.¹ He and Dorothy May Dix were divorced before April 12, 1940.⁵

     Leatha Tripses was born circa 1906 at Missouri.¹ As of December 30, 1921,her married name was Coberley.² She married Lavan Howard Coberley on December 30, 1921 at Jackson Co., Missouri.²

     Her Social Security Number was 498-48-0047.² Callie O. Hughes was born on March 10, 1895 at Missouri.² As of circa 1912,her married name was Tripses.³ She married Virgil Tripses, son of Godfrey Thomas Tripses and Carrie Belle Moore, circa 1912.^1,3 Callie O. Hughes died on July 26, 1990 at age 95.²

     George W. Crain was born on December 4, 1923.¹ He married Eleanor Hughes Tripses, daughter of Virgil Tripses and Callie O. Hughes, on October 22, 1950 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 494-14-1719.¹ Her married name was Enloe.¹ Eleanor Hughes Tripses married Unknown Enloe.¹ Eleanor Hughes Tripses was born on November 28, 1915 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.^1,6 As of October 22, 1950,her married name was Crain.⁶ She married George W. Crain on October 22, 1950 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁶ Eleanor Hughes Tripses died in March, 1993 at Missouri at age 77.¹

     John Geoffry Tripses was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 4th St, Traffic Way, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^4,5 He John G. Tripses, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed peacefully November 29, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. John was born August 7, 1924, in Excelsior Springs, MO to Virgil and Callie Tripses. Although he spent most of his youth in Excelsior Springs, his father’s job as a telegrapher for the Wabash Railroad, resulted in the family moving, several times, around Missouri. The family finally settled in Kansas City. He attended and graduated from Paseo High School in 1941. He attended The University of Kansas City (now UMKC). He served during WWII in the 15th Air Force, 459th Bomb Group, based in Cerignola, Italy. He was honorably discharged, as a Sergeant, October 9, 1945. He worked for Proctor & Gamble for 41 years as a chemist, retiring in 1989. John married Elizabeth Feiring on November 20, 1948 and spent 65 years together before her passing in 2013. John is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Eleanor Crain, and sons, Dr. David Tripses, Mark Tripses. He is survived by another son, John Tripses of Peoria, Il, and a daughter, Elizabeth Tripses, of the home. John is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. John touched many lives in a profoundly positive way. Everybody who knew this humble man has profited from his wisdom, kindness, and endurance. Graveside services at Ft Leavenworth National Cemetery, December 11, 2017, 1:30PM.⁵ He was born on August 7, 1924 at Excelsior Springs, Clay Co., Missouri.^3,4,5 He married Eleanor Elizabeth Feiring on November 20, 1948 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,5,6 John Geoffry Tripses died on November 29, 2017 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 93.^4,5

     Eleanor Elizabeth Feiring Elizabeth Tripses, 87, passed peacefully at home on December 29, 2013. She was born January 17, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Central High School and then attended Kansas City University (later rename University of Missouri at Kansas City), receiving Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Chemistry. She married John Tripses on November 20, 1948 and was fortunate enough to share 65 years of love with him. Elizabeth worked in Polio research and the University of Kansas in the early 1950’s and then quit to become a fulltime mother. In later years, when her children were grown, she went to work for the Imco Container Company as a Quality Control Analyst. She received certification from the American Society for Quality Control in the basic principles of statistical quality control. In 1939, Elizabeth risked her own life to try to save two girls from drowning. She was successful in saving one but could not save the other. For this act of bravery, Elizabeth received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism. Below is the notation from the Carnegie website describing the incident. Elizabeth Feiring saved Joan H. and attempted to save Dorothy E. Doudrick from drowning, Blue Springs, Missouri, July 22, 1939. While paddling in Lake Tapawingo, Dorothy, 15, lost hold of an inflated tire tube and was submerged in water 12 feet deep 25 feet from the bank. Joan, 13, got hold of her, but neither could swim, and they were submerged several times. Elizabeth, 14, schoolgirl, rapidly swam 70 feet and took hold of Joan, who released Dorothy and threw her arms onto Elizabeth’s shoulders. The three girls were submerged, Elizabeth freed herself and rose, pulling Joan to the surface. She swam towing Joan to wadable water. She then swam 22 feet, dived, got hold of Dorothy, and pulled her to the surface, but she lost her hold; and Dorothy sank. She was greatly fatigued and swam 20 feet and then was aided to the bank. Both her shoulders were somewhat injured. Dorothy was drowned. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Eleanor Feiring, and her sister Georgia Horn. She is survived by her husband, John Tripses, four children, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Elizabeth loved life and always maintained an optimistic philosophy that situations, no matter how difficult, would come out right. She got up every morning with a smile, ready to greet the day and whatever it brought. She leaves a big footprint on many lives that cannot be filled. She was loved and will be missed.³ She was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 4th St, Traffic Way, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born on January 17, 1926 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,4,3 As of November 20, 1948,her married name was Tripses.² She married John Geoffry Tripses, son of Virgil Tripses and Callie O. Hughes, on November 20, 1948 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 Eleanor Elizabeth Feiring died on December 29, 2013 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 87.^4,3

     Dr. David Michael Tripses was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.^1,4 He David M. Tripses, M.D., 62, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 13, 2014. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, February 18th at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy at Shoal Creek Parkway (108th Street), Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Brain and Spine Center. David was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Southeast High School, then attended UMKC graduating with a BS in Chemistry, and MU receiving his MD. He served his internship and residency at Truman Medical Center. He was honored as University Scholar at UMKC in 1972, Carl M. Peterson Resident Scholar for Outstanding Chief Resident from Truman Medical Center, and Fellow at American College of Surgeons. His appointments included Instructor, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UMKC from 1978 - 1987. David served on the medical staff at North Kansas City Hospital for several years, including serving as former President of the Medical Staff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Lory, daughters, Katy, Kari, father, John, siblings, John, Elizabeth and Mark. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, Missouri.⁴ He was born on August 12, 1951 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ He married Linda Sue Large in May, 1977 at Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Dr. David Michael Tripses married Lorraine Golub on March 26, 1988 at Jackson Co., Missouri.³ Dr. David Michael Tripses died on February 13, 2014 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 62.^1,4

     Mark Steven Tripses Sr. was born on January 1, 1956 at Missouri.^2,3 He married Linda Lou Rice in November, 1973 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Mark Steven Tripses Sr. married Kathryn Sue Korb in August, 1983 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Mark Steven Tripses Sr. died on March 10, 2014 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 58.³ He Mark Tripses, Sr., 58, of Kansas City, Mo passed away March 10, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born, January 1, 1956 to John and Elizabeth Tripses. Mark attended Southwest High School. He is survived by his father, John Tripses, brother, John (Jenny), sister, Elizabeth, four sons, Mark (Meagen), Adam (Samantha), Brad, and Dustin Olson (Elizabeth), daughter, Megan, and four grandchildren, Jacob Tielor, Lauren, Braylon, and Cortland. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for family and friends on March 14th. on March 13, 2014.³

     Bernice Elizabeth Moyer Bernice Anderson, 60 of Webster, IA passed away on Aug 10, 1985 at University Hospital in Iowa City, IA. She was born Dec. 3, 1924 the daughter of David and Iva Good Moyer. She married LeRoy Anderson on Jan. 29, 1972 in Kinross, IA. Bernice is survived by her husband LeRoy; her mother, Iva Moyer of South English, IA; four children: Patricia Foley of Cedar Rapids, IA; David Tripses and Mary Ellen Butterbaugh both of Iowa City, IA; and Vernon Tripses of South English, IA; six step grandchildren, Dick Anderson and Theresa Waltman both of Marble Falls, TX; Debra Philips of Victorville, CA; Julie Bolduc of Burkburnett, TX; and Eric Anderson of Webster, IA. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Marian Williamson of Coggon; four brothers, Raymond Moyer of Washington, IA; David Moyer of Iowa City, IA; Dean Moyer of Millersburg, IA and Robert Moyer of South English, IA; nieces, nephews and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father. Services were held Aug. 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Orth English, IA with Rev. Martin Manning officiating. Burial was in the South English, IA Cemetery.² Her Social Security Number was 482-42-6707.³ She was buried at South English Cemetery, South English, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4 She was born on December 3, 1924 at Iowa.^3,2,4 As of June 15, 1941,her married name was Tripses.¹ She married Vernon Allen Tripses, son of Earl Tripses and Lillie Gail Grimm, on June 15, 1941 at North English, Iowa Co., Iowa.¹ Bernice Elizabeth Moyer died on August 10, 1985 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 60.^3,2,4

     Her married name was Foley.¹ Her married name was Nejedly.³ Patricia Ann Tripses married Unknown Nejedly.³ Patricia Ann Tripses married Unknown Foley.^1,2 Patricia Ann Tripses was born on May 11, 1942 at Iowa.⁴ She died on February 17, 2016 at Iowa at age 73.⁵ She Patricia Ann Foley, 73, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. on February 18, 2016.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 485-90-6069.¹ Jeffery Allen Nejedly was born on September 4, 1963 at Travis AFB, Solano Co., California.^1,2 He died on December 28, 1993 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 30.¹