Pauline Evans Tripp, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.; burial at 1:00 p.m. at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Truman Heartland Foundation, 4200 Little Blue Pkwy #340, Independence, MO 64057; phone (816) 836-8189.

Pauline was born February 24, 1923 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of William Thomas & Altie Cynthia (Hudson) Evans.  She married Garland D. Tripp on September 6, 1941 and they were married for 73 years.  They spent the winter months in Harlingen, Texas.  Pauline was a homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking & sewing, and was active in church and sang in the church choir.  Pauline was a Baptist by faith.

Pauline is survived by her husband, Garland Tripp of the home; two sons: Montie Tripp & wife Marge of Oak Grove, MO, Gary Tripp & wife Nita of Raymore, MO; one sister: Dorothy Taylor of Rogers, AR; five grandchildren: Jamie Franz & husband Greg, Kyle Tripp & wife Megan, Stacy Elam & husband Jason, Chad Tripp & wife Tara, Courtney Parks & husband Jerry; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441