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MORLEY RYPP

Born: Jul 13, 1931

Date of Passing: Aug 11, 2023

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MORLEY RYPP

 

 


With great sadness we announce that beloved father, zeyda, uber-zeyda, uncle, and brother, Morley Rypp, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2023, in Winnipeg.

Left to cherish his memory are his kids, Howie (Beatriz), and Robyn (Arnie Usiskin), grandchildren Ma’ayan (Adam), Beth (Rob), Jacqui (Max), Adam (Adi), Natan (Tali) and great-grandchildren Ilai, Omri, Maya, Edie, Tamar, Basil, and Tom.

His beloved wife Shirley, his parents Joseph and Rose Rypp, and brother Meyer predeceased Morley.

Morley was born July 13, 1931 in Winnipeg’s North End. As a teenager, he found a passion playing basketball for the Stella Mission. The team, “The Stellars” was magic on the court winning the Canadian Dominion Championships in1950 and 1951. On the team, Morley made lasting friends who would continue to get together for reunions and stay very close throughout the years. The Stellars were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1995, and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983 and 84. These milestones saw the Stellars celebrating with weekend long reunions and dinners at Morley’s.

Morley went on to play with the University of Manitoba Bison’s while he was pursuing his pharmacy degree. Upon graduating, Morley opened Rypp’s Pharmacy on Corydon and Wentworth. He was a “workaholic”, spending most of his life working long hours but enjoying every minute – he had the ability to make everyone who came into the store feel welcome and important. He joined Shopper’s Drug Mart, ending his career at the River and Osborne store.

Upon his retirement, he volunteered at many of Winnipeg’s cultural festivals – the Jazz Festival, Writer’s Festival, Fringe Festival to name a few. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his volunteerism.

Family was very important to Morley. He was a devoted and loving husband to Shirley. He was so proud of the creative endeavours of Robyn and Howie, and was extremely proud of his three bright and talented granddaughters. He loved taking them to and from school when they were little, dropping them off at lessons, attending all their recitals, hosting them on winter trips in Marco Island Florida and summer trips on his boat in Gimli.

Morley was generous and wise, accepting and tolerant – he loved a good argument but not a confrontation – he would agree to disagree. He was a voracious reader - reading everything from the New York Times, Fiction and non-fiction alike; he was a regular taking books out of the library all his life. He was fiercely independent, staying in his condo and driving his car up until the end. Morley lived a long and fruitful life – celebrating life, and living life on his terms. Above all he enjoyed being with his family, his friends, and all the people he encountered, leaving his mark and his beautiful memory with everyone. He lived life as a mentsch (a person of integrity and honour) and died like a saint – quietly before the Shabbat.

The funeral was held graveside at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetary on August 14, 2023. Our thanks to the pallbearers, Jacqui Usiskin, Ma’ayan Rypp, Rob Freeman, Max Mertens, Steve Perlmutter, and Nathan Jacobson. Also our thanks go to Morley’s home care workers Minerva Ronquillo, Hermie Teluz, and Loida Panganiban.

Donations may be made to The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame or to a charity of your choice.


 

We will miss Morley’s wisdom, humour and smile. May his memory always serve us as a blessing.


Publish Date: Sep 2, 2023

MORLEY RYPP

 

 


We are heartbroken to announce the funeral for Morley Rypp will be at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

 

 


Publish Date: Aug 12, 2023

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 12, 2023, Sep 02, 2023

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • When I joined Shoppers Drug Mart in 1984, Morley was the Associate-Owner. I learned so much from him about customer care - all of the patients wanted to talk to Morley. He was also a true owner - he knew all of his staff and was always present - even on his rare days off he would come in to make sure the store was fully staffed before leaving for the day. He was patient, made time for everyone, and was always empathetic. His laugh was hearty and genuine - he loved people and conversations. I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to work with and learn from Morley and for his amazing support when I had the opportunity to further develop my career. Teresa Giesbrecht - Posted by: Teresa Giesbrecht (Colleague) on: Sep 06, 2023

  • I loved working with Morley and Shirley at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Will definitely miss him and Shirley. - Posted by: Barb Buffington (Fringe volunteer ) on: Sep 02, 2023

  • I'm so sorry for your loss. Morley was my boss from 1985, until his retirement from Shoppers. He was a very easy going man, was good to his staff and customers. Even after retirement he continued to come in for years after. I always enjoyed his visits. My sincere condolences to all of you. Alice Smith - Posted by: Alice Smith (Past boss at SDM/) on: Aug 20, 2023

  • We keep you in our thoughts as you grieve Mr. Rypp's loss and mourn his absence in your lives. May you always treasure the memories that you have made with him. - Posted by: Harm Bouwman & Claudette Moqin (Harm was the Superintendent at 141 Wellington crescent for 22 years.) on: Aug 12, 2023

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