In loving memory of

Norma Cripe
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Norma R. Cripe, 84, passed away on December 3, 2007. Norma was born on June 30, 1923 to Norman A. and Ruth A. Wolsiffer Redmond in Indianapolis, IN. She attended and graduated from St. Philip Neri grade school and St. Mary?s Academy. Norma married Joseph J. Cripe on November 17, 1962. She worked for Bell Telephone and the FBI. She was a member of the Guardian Angel Guild, the Riviera Club, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Cathedral Mothers Club and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include son Joseph J. (Molly) Cripe, stepdaughter Jane Sulya, sister Phyllis Ann (Jack) Larrabee, brother Thomas F. (Marilyn) Redmond and three grandchildren. Norma is preceded in death by her husband Joseph J. Cripe, and her brothers Jack W. Redmond and Paul V. Redmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Friends and family may gather from 4-8 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Tributes

John D. Short wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Joe and Family - Norma was a treasure for so many of us - especially for Cathedral High School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Her spirit, energy and devotion for others is her legacy. Norma defined class and grace. She was so proud of her family - you are in our prayers - John Short and Family. "

Charlie Revard wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Joe and Family - I am truly sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mother and the times we had together growing up. I had the pleasure of talking with her this summer at the Rivi. It was great to catch up with her and it was a treat for me to introduce her to my son. She was truly a wonderful person."

Matt Ranft wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Joe and Family:Getting to spend so much time with Mr. and Mrs. C growing up is one of the great blessings in my life. Your Mom was an incredible and caring woman with infinite energy and such a zest for life. Her work at IHM and other organizations over the years has truly made a difference in many lives. This morning in my prayers I had a vision of Mom and Pops sitting in lawn chairs in the garage just taking it all in. May God Bless and welcome her home. When we meet again, I'll have my Northern "lobsterized" thank you. "

Elizabeth Price wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I enjoyed knowing Norma at the Riveria Club pool. She called me Mary and I called her Lois. We laughed about it and had the greatest talks. I will miss her!"

Mary Welsh wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Norma, youwill always be in my heart with all the good times we shared through these more recent years.."

John and Karen Turchi wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Cripe Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I got to Norma this Fall when we worked on the IHM historical time line together. What a friendly and kind lady Norma was. Our prayers are with all of you. The Turchi Family"

Pat & Carolina Murphy wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Joe & Molly,We really wish you well and know it's been tough. We only hope Norma is happy with Joe again & God Bless!"

Sean Schlebecker wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"She always had candy"

Bill and Carol Weghorst wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"JoeNow your mom and mine can realy seat people at the Shamracuction where they want to!Take care"

Karen Miller wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.Love,Karen"

Maggie Cripe wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

" I was Norma's grandaughter.......We shared plenty of great memories together.....I will always love her and cherish her for the rest of my life.......I will never forget her....she was a fun,loving, and caring woman! She was everyone's friend....She loved to chat on the phone and she also loved having company....She was the life of the party!Normi we will always love you! Love, Maggie Cripe "

ben cripe wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I was Normi's grandson.She always had an ice cold coke in the refridgerator for me .Normi was an awsome grandma.She always loved and cared for me .I love her very much.I know she is always with me.Love Ben Cripe"

Mike Healy wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Joe and Family:Like many others will recall her, I remember your Mom (and your Dad as well) as two anchors in the IHM and Cathedral families. She never missed a Tigers game back in the summer of 1974, even though most of the games were very forgettable. Joe, my thoughts are with you from 10,000 miles away, as you mourn Norma's passing. God bless you and your's. "

Ben Cripe wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"She was AWESOME"