Saddened to hear of the passing of Don - remembering the good times. My condolences to the family. Dick Fisher

Dad, Today is the day to say goodbye for now. It's not gonna be easy. I checked my email this morning like I always do, you were always my first email to read, I'm really gonna miss those, Thank you for being the best Dad ever, I will see you again, Love Laurie.P.S.Were taking care of mom, and will be there with her.

I think this tribute to your dad is one of the most loving things you could do for a man that I have known and respected for over 30 years.... My wife and I were supposed to come visit a couple of months ago but your folks were in Yakima and the plans fell through and now its to late... I will always remember all the time I spent at your house and being treated like one of the family and how much I loved all of you guys... PLEASE, PLEASE tell everyone that I am very sad as I type this and wish I knew what to say... Looking at the pics you have posted and just remembering the man hurts.... Your whole family will be in my thoughts until its my turn to follow the man who was second only to my own father... I am very, very sorry Dennis

Dear God,Thank you for giving me the dad you did,for 77 years,plus a extra 20:) He was a blessed gift and will always be. But can I have him back now?

My Grandpa was one like no one else could be. He was always there for me, always buying me presents and always wanted me to come over. Now that this happened I wish I could've came over more. I miss and love my grandpa very much and we have many memories that wont be forgotten.

Dad,I woke up today, first thing I thought of was you, I still can't believe your gone. I still feel your presence and love all around me. I'm giving mom a perm, waiting for you to say that stinks!! open up the windows:) Don't worry were taking good care of each other, as I know you would want us not to be sad but to remember all the special times we had together as a family. Cody is wearing your hat,playing Amazing Grace on your guitar, the song you taught him:). Debbie is cleaning, Kyle is bossing and Sammy is juggling. There won't ever be a day that goes by that I wont think of you, You will always be in my heart. I love you, Laurie

to all of the family we are so very sorry about the loss of your dad,husband,grandpa, he was a very special man and will be missed byall who knew him....

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Don was a great Husband, Father,Grandparent and friend and will truly be missed. Don always treated me like part of the family and I will always remember his patience and kindness to whomever he came in contact with. Words can't describe the sympathy in my heart I feel for all who knew and loved Don. Marty

"Big Don" as I fondly remember you as, with the kindest heart, quick wit and amazing knowledge. I will miss you every day and think of you with fond memories. I love you. Vallee

I can still here his voice, as I sit here in my parents home,staying with mom, waiting for the rest of my family to get here, I miss him so much. I can feel him all around me, It's a loving good feeling. I will always love and miss you Dad, Love forever Laurie

I'm so sad for all of you. He was a wonderful man. I have nothing but fond memories of him. xoxo. Trysh I hope you enjoy the photos from the past I added.

Dad~ I feel like I should be checking my e-mail from you, to give you a daily report of my day, and whats going on with the kids.:)I have to be honest and say, that as I sit here at the computer looking outside at the white frosted trees, my heart feels broken, and very empty.....Yesterday morning when the phone rang , I answered and said" Hi Dad", knowing for sure it was you, telling me the news about Grandma.... But, it was Debbie calling to tell me that "you" were gone, and had gone peacefully in your sleep that night......I spent the whole day yesterday remembering you...crying ,lots of crying!! smiling, even snickered a couple times looking at pictures of you with that funny face you made sometimes and hanging out with the Grandkids. I'm gonna miss you Dad........more than you'll ever know....You know, if I would have kept all those "Big Nickles", I would have a furtune!!Instead, I have lots of wonderful memories that will be with me and in my heart forever~ Thanks for always being there for me ,Twisting my hair in your fingers while I sat upon you lap watching T.V....... loving me for who I am ... and being the best Dad anyone could ever ask for........ Things will be hard for a while, I know, but In time....." everything will work itself out" , it always seems to...... Rest peacefully Dad, I Love You .......Love, Diana, your favorite Chicken :)

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Don Ribail. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.