Patricia "Patty" (Pool) Bond-Rypkema's Obituary
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patricia “Patty” (Pool) Bond-Rypkema, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Patty was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Christ, our Eternal Savior, on Thursday July 31, 2025, after a life well-lived in service of His Precious Name. Her loved ones have faith that the sadness felt at this time is only temporary and will soon be replaced with full knowledge of her salvation in Christ.
Patty was born on April 8, 1942, in Miami, OK to Horace Greeley Pool, Jr and Belma Gladys (Thulin) Pool-Doty. She was the fourth of five children born into the family – Donnie, H.G, Janice, Patty & Nancy. Challenges were met early in life with the passing of their young father, Horace, in 1950. However, deep faith in the Lord and loving devotion to one another allowed the family to overcome those challenging times. That deep familial relationship was an essential part of Patty’s and her sibling’s lives and character.
Patty attended Miami High School and was married to Lon Bond Jr in 1959. Shortly after, she became a loving mother and lifelong friend to her only son, Kevin Bond. Patty later met Larry Rypkema – marrying in 1978. Larry’s devotion and love for Patty has been and continues to be the ultimate example of the Christian vows of matrimony.
Patty was a nationally recognized Direct Marketing professional at the time of her retirement with Alliance Data Systems in 2004. Her Direct Marketing career also included positions with Dun & Bradstreet, Donnelley Marketing & The Mail Box. Patty and Larry traveled extensively after retirement – however, their primary focus remained on God and family. Patty loved serving the Lord throughout her life – particularly the Mayfield Road Baptist church family.
Patty was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Donnie Pool and H.G. Pool Sr. and sister, Janice (Pool) Mabury-Looper, nephew H.G. Pool Jr, niece Tina Vaughn and Kevin’s father, Lon Bond Jr.
Patty is survived by her loving husband Larry Rypkema, son Kevin Bond and wife Cherry, grandson Xander Bond, wife Dakota and great-granddaughter Paisley; granddaughter Rachel Matthee and husband Kobus; sister Nancy Bassett-Magness-Parker and husband Don. Survivors also include brothers-in-law Dennis Rypkema and wife Sharon, Kenneth Bond and wife Tommie Lou, sister-in-law Ina Pool and a host of dearly loved nephews and nieces, extended family and friends. Know that Patty is with you all, loves each of you dearly and awaits your arrival in our Eternal home.
A Celebration of Life service was held in Arlington, TX on August 8, 2025. A second memorial service will be held on Saturday September 27 at 11 am. The service will be at Immanuel Baptist Church in Miami with internment at Fairland Cemetery.
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