JOHN "JACK" ELLIOTT RORIPAUGH was born on January 29, 1935 and passed away November 9, 2014, at age 79, a lifelong Temecula rancher and farmer. Jack passed at his residence in Temecula, CA, with his family, and kind care of Elizabeth Hospice, after battling a severe stroke. Jack was a 43rd generation rancher/farmer of the Temecula Valley, which he loved. Jack graduated from Elsinore High School and then Chaffey College. He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie, two daughters Tisha Roripaugh/(Jim Marsh) grandchildren: Quinn and Zoey; daughter Dana Kennedy/(Philip Kennedy) grandchildren: Austin, Dakota, Dawson, and Delaney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Marian Roripaugh and daughter, Carrie Roripaugh. Services will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:30 am, at the Temecula Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Little Temecula History Center. (31870 Redhawk Pkwy. Temecula, CA 92592 ) In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to ... Bannister Family House https://www-er.ucsd.edu/givetoucsd/secure/paymenttran/onlinegiving.asp?sk=100 Elizabeth Hospice (760) 737-2050 https://donate.elizabethhospice.org/form/memorial-donation Reception: Little Temecula History Center 31870 Redhawk Pkwy Temecula, CA 92592 Reception will begin immediately following the graveside service.