Sonja Jean Tripp, 64, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 12, 2023. Sonja loved Jesus and wanted everyone to know Him. She loved spending time with family and friends.

Gardening, cooking, and shopping with her daughters or her special friends were things she especially loved. Mornings with coffee and conversations with her loving husband, Tony, and her children were precious to her. She loved cooking for others, spending time at Church and serving others. She was a long time caregiver for her mother and step-father.

Sonja is survived by her loving husband, Tony Tripp; her children: Terri Tower and husband Greg, Kati Heath and husband Jared, Michael Abbott and wife Megan, Toni Boutin, Tami Nickerson and husband Mike; her mom, Ella Nickerson; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters Roxanne Copeland and husband Ronnie, Ruth Yeaton and husband Bob, Dora Philbrook; brothers Alva Philbrook III and wife Kristi, Kurt Philbrook and wife Karen, Ed Philbrook, Jeff Philbrook, and Matt Philbrook; many nieces and nephews; her step-mom, Linda Philbrook; and many special friends.

She was predeceased by her father, Alva Philbrook, and her step-father, Joe Nickerson.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 21, at 1 p.m.,at Brooks Pentecostal Church, 178 Monroe Hwy, Brooks, ME.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com