Services to be held for Younger Optics Co-Founder Grace Rips
(TORRANCE, CA — February 2008) Grace “Bebe” Rips, co-founder of Younger Optics, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 20th. Bebe worked side by side everyday with her husband Irving, to build Younger Optics from an idea and a backyard garage, into a successful and innovative optical company employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide. Bebe brought to the partnership strong business skills to complement her husband’s creativity. She proudly raised and nurtured her three children (Ted, David and Debby) along with the company during her 57 years of marriage. She is also survived by 8 loving grandchildren. For more than 50 years, Younger Optics benefited from Bebe’s guidance and enthusiasm.

As Mrs. Rips donated to many different charities like her husband Irving, the family suggests that anyone wishing to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, should contact Hadassah Southern California (310) 276-0036, in Bebe Rips’ name.

Funeral services will be held at Mount Sinai Cemetery 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles on Friday, February 22nd at 11:00am.