Dolores Tripp, age 93, of Spooner, WI, passed away February 16, 2022, at her home under the care of LMC Hospice with her family at her side.

Dolores was the first of three children born to Antonio and Dolores Fernandez. She was very proud of her brother Dr. Jose Fernandez and her sister Lucy Allen, both of whom preceded her in death.

As a young child she lived in the Dominican Republic traveling between Puerto Rico and Mexico before the family settled in Chicago, IL. It was in Chicago that she met and married the love of her life Vernon Tripp. They spend nearly 59 years together before Vernon’s death in 2013. It was Vernon’s dream to return to his birthplace so in the mid 90’s they moved back to Spooner where Dolores soon developed a family of friends.

Dolores is survived by her children, Vern Tripp, Patty (Jim) Whitton, and Tony (Diane) Tripp; grandchildren, Tim (Elvia) Tripp, Brian (Rhonda Grizzard) Tripp, Audra Whitton, Rob (Jackie) Whitton; great-grandchildren Julianna and Vinny Tripp, Madison and Avery Whitton; sisters-in-law, Maria Fernandez, and Joy Parker; many cherished nieces, nephews, as well as many dear friends, including those at the “Happy Day Club” which she attended. Dolores’s family and friends brought her great joy.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Alzheimer’s Day Respite Program, PO Box 453, Spooner, WI, 54801.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Spooner Funeral Home. Visitation at 10 am. Service at 11 am, followed by Internment at the Spooner Cemetery.

Last Update: Feb 21, 2022 1:57 pm CST