Yvonne A. Tripp

ADRIAN- Yvonne A. Tripp, 76 of Adrian, Michigan died early Sunday morning, June 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1946, in Adrian to Eldon J. and Marvel L. (Reno) Wagner. Yvonne graduated from Wauseon High School with the class of 1964. She married Richard Tripp on July 6, 1965, in Madison Twp. and he survives her. Yvonne dedicated her life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1974 and remained faithful right up to her death. Throughout the years, Yvonne was active in sharing her faith with others and helped many to know and love her God, Jehovah. Yvonne enjoyed camping at the Mackinaw Mill Creek campground, and she loved to travel out west; Yellowstone National Park, the Black Hills, and the Grand Canyon were some of the places she visited. She will be remembered fondly for her cooking and baking skills; cookies and pies were her favorites to make for friends and family. Yvonne enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables that her husband grew. She always made sure you felt welcome and comfortable in her home. Yvonne loved to read, watch Jeopardy, and rooted for the Detroit Tigers. Yvonne was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She fostered her children’s musical talents and enjoyed taking her grandchildren to Disney World; The “It’s a Small World” ride was her favorite. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Richard; children, Maureen (Lloyd) Wells, Colleen Clark, Rebekah (Christopher) McDow, Matthew (Michelle) Tripp, Rachel (Michael) McAran and James Tripp; siblings, Marie (Verle) Short, Donna (Dave) Smith and Kathy Krapp; grandchildren, Joe (Mariza) Wells, Justin (Jessica) Vance, Joshua (Kayla) Wells, Chelsea Wells, Zachary Tripp, Tyler Bates, Riley Bates, Mayce Bates, Robin McDow, Brendan Marra and Caden Tripp; great-grandchildren, Blaine, Lilly, Easton, Deacon, Bentley, Addalyn, Grayson, Ella and Luna, along with numerous extended family and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Wayne; great-grandchildren, Allie, Neveah, Benson, and Josiah. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2239 Baldwin Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221. Cremation has taken place. Contributions may be made at donate.jw.org Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Yvonne A. Tripp

September 30, 1946 - June 18, 2023