Lydia Jeanette Rippie, 63, passed away May 6, 2019 at the Miami County Medical Center. Lydia was born November 4, 1955 to August and Joyce Collins, and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1973.

She enjoyed her career as an occupational therapist assistant, working primarily for the Life Care Center in Osawatomie, Kansas. Also, she loved old movies and cruising around in her little red car.

She is survived by her daughters Stephanie, Jennifer, Erica and husband Kevin, Crystal and husband Kyle, her sisters Sharon and husband Glen, Kathy and husband Floyd, Tyra, and Rita, her twin brothers James and wife Kelly, and John and wife Michele, and her many grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and special significant other Bruce.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2pm at Anthony United Methodist Church, 225 N. Bluff Ave., Anthony, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Life Care of Osawatomie.


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