Alma Jean Cripe

Alma J. Cripe, 77, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 4, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital.

She was born in Goshen on July 17, 1939 to John E. and Edna (Chester) Cable.

On October 21, 1979 she married Lloyd J. Cripe in Goshen.  He died in 2008.

Survivors include three children, Lisa A. (Juan) Olivo of Milford and John Steven Pamer and Jerry A. Pamer, both of Goshen; eight grandchildren; two half sisters, Rosetta Dobb and Patricia May of Fort Wayne and a half brother, Joseph May of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a grandson, Jerry Allen Pamer, Jr.

A self employed massage therapist, Mrs. Cripe had previously worked in area nursing homes as a nurse’s aide.  She was a member of Faith Christian Center.

Friends may call Tuesday, November 8, 2016, from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.  Pastor Kenneth Rogers will officiate.

Burial will follow in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian Center.