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In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory
of Betty Ripple.....
July 18, 1935 - December 10, 2002
Fern Hills will never be the same with out "Betty Boop"........
Fern Hills Club 
was not only Betty's home, it was Betty, it fit her to a tee, if you
think of one, you think of the other.
Betty and her family started at Fern Hills in the 1960's, took over management in 1974, and purchased the club in 1985. Betty loved the woods, and enjoyed the golf cart rides on the five miles of trails on the seventy four acres of the camp. Everybody loved Betty, and was always delighted to see her at the various areas and activates at the camp. Betty had three brothers, a sister, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Betty will truly be missed by all.
| One of Betty's favorite spots was "Gods Little Acre" Re-named "Betty's Little Acre" in memory of Betty at a memorial service held on May 24, 2003 |  |
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Another of Betty's favorite spots "The Gazebo" |
| "Betty's Little Acre" in memory of Betty at a memorial service held on May 24, 2003, where over a hundred friends, family, and loved ones attended the service. |
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"Betty's Little Acre" on Saturday May 24, 2003 |
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We are very proud of our New street sign, in memory of "Betty Boop Ripple" |
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It is late....
We are holding your hand
Listening to your rhythmic breathing.
Each of us watching , waiting
for a sign , for the hope
That this is not real.
All the while
part of me is wanting to let you go
to give you peace.
Yet , the images of a world without you
Are so unbearable.
Knowing you won`t answer the phone
realizing my sorrows and joys can`t be shared with you.
With your parting
We have lost the link that holds this family together.
A piece of the puzzle that makes us who we are.
A part of our heart went with you , Mom.
A part that will never regrow
A part that is irreplaceable.
I know that you are free
With people you have longed to see for so long.
No , I cannot ignore the pain in my heart.
I will miss your smile.
I will miss your hugs.
And most of all ,
I will miss your frequently said
your honestly said
And in the end ,
your whispered
"I LOVE YOU!!"
