Laura Marie Klippert Obituary (2024)

Laura Marie Klippert was born May 8,1947 in Sunnyside to Isaac Cornelius and Jeanette Schilperoort, and was welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She attended Sunnyside Christian School through 8th grade and graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1965. In 1966, Laura married her high school sweetheart, Mike Klippert; they enjoyed more than 52 years of marriage. As newlyweds, Mikes military training took them to Carswell Air Force base in Texas, where they welcomed their first child, Tim. A few years later they were stationed in England, an adventure which Mom especially enjoyed. In 1970 they returned to the U.S., settling in Yakima, where they welcomed their second son, Aaron, and their daughter, Marti. In the late 80s Laura began her career at BBM Financial Services where she enjoyed her co-workers and excelled at a variety of office jobs for over 25 years. Laura had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus. It was evident in how she quietly lived her life and treated others. She demonstrated the Fruit of the Spirit in her daily life. She was full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. Laura had a beautiful disposition, she was positive, happy, kind, and genuine. She didnt only share this side of herself with her family, but also with her many dear friends. Being a wife and mother was Lauras calling. She felt blessed to be a Mom and enjoyed staying home with us kids for many years. She was always there for her family, whether it was showing her love by making delicious meals and the very best apple pie around, attending soccer games or just being a listening ear when we needed it. As the grandchildren started filling her life with joy, she blossomed. She excelled in her role as Grandma. Reading books, baking, learning to sew on buttons, playing piano, and sleepovers were treasured times. She enjoyed spending time with the family; vacations to the mountains and the beach were a highlight for all. Laura was a dedicated and talented pianist. She faithfully attended church at Summitview Christian Reformed Church and blessed the congregation with beautiful music for nearly 50 years. Another of Lauras talents was sewing. She made beautiful clothing, but her passion for quilting began when her children were grown. Laura made dozens of beautiful wall-hangings, and quilts of all sizes for her family and friends. The precious baby quilts she created for her grandchildren were some of her favorite quilts she created. She had an eye for colors and patterns, allowing her to pick out just the right fabrics for each project she was creating. Her quilts will be treasured for many generations to come. Laura is survived by her mother, Jeanette Schilperoort, son Tim Klippert (Meshelle), son Aaron Klippert (Kerri), daughter Marti Lommers (John III), grandchildren Isaac, Travis, Lauren, Joshua, Chloe, and Ronny Klippert, and Rebecca, Abby, and John Lommers IV; brother Randy Schilperoort, and sisters Sharon Hatfield, Sarah Schilperoort, and Ellen Kastl. She was preceded in death by her father Isaac Cornelius Schilperoort and her devoted and loving husband Michael Klippert. A Celebration of her Life will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am at Wiley Union Church (2711 Wiley Rd, Yakima, WA 98903). Donations in memory of Laura can be made to The Memorial Hospice Foundation in c/o Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936) or please donate blood to the Red Cross. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life Wiley Union Church Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00 AM 2711 Wiley Rd Yakima, WA 98908