Iada M. Cripe, 77

Iada M. Cripe, age 77, of Cottage Grove, died Monday morning, Feb. 11, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Iada M. Cripe, 77

Iada M. Cripe, 77

Iada M. Cripe, age 76, of Cottage Grove, died Monday morning, Feb. 11, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Iada Margel Coleman was born June 8, 1936, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Dwight and Margel (Swanson). She was raised in Webster, Wis., and graduated as valedictorian in 1954. On Dec. 31, 1956, she was united in marriage with Robert Cripe at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She served in the U.S. Air Force.

Iada enjoyed traveling and will be remembered as a woman with a kind heart who enjoyed staying busy. She was a devoted grandmother. Iada had a 32-year career with BNSF Railroad then worked 10 years at Community Education.

She is the beloved wife of Robert; loving mom of Daniel Dean; grandmother and great-grandmother; sister of Isla (Ron) Fichtner, Orlo (Joanne) Coleman; cousin of Shirley Lawless; many in-laws; nieces and nephews.

Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, with 11 a.m. funeral service at Community United Church of Christ, 1145 Summit Ave., St. Paul Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Assoc. or Cancer Society.

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Sue K.
Hastings, MN 02/13/2013 4:03 PM

Mr. Cripe, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am about losing your beloved wife. I have very fond memories of both of you growing up in the UCC church. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue Flaherty Kriesel

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Jessica D.
Cottage Grove, MN 02/13/2013 7:26 AM

Dear friends and family of Iada, Although I did not know Iada or your family personally I would like to share a thought of hope with your family that has brought many comfort in similar times. The Bible lays out a beautiful promise of a resurrection for those who have died. Take hope in the fact that God remembers those who have passed away in death. In John 5:28,29 it reads, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."

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