Brent James Klippenstein

Brent James Klippenstein, age 54, husband “Huban” of Terri Ann Klippenstein of Brier, WA, passed away at Evergreen Hospice Care Center in Kirkland, WA after a courageous battle with cancer the morning of July 1, 2014. He received his glorious healing; he was set free from his earthly body – no more pain. He was born July 23, 1959 in La Jolla, CA, the son of Gordon and Linda Klippenstein. He was raised in California early on then his family moved to Montana where he finished off high school at Corvallis High.

Brent is survived by his loving wife “Mife” Terri; 2 sons, Justin Klippenstein and Jeremy (Samantha) Klippenstein; 3 daughters, Jennifer Klippenstein, Cristin (Brian) Clark, and Marchelle (Farshid) Varamini all of Washington State; parents, Gordon and Linda; sister, Cheri (Steve) Bartels; a brother, Stacy (Carrie) Klippenstein; 3 nieces, Ashley, Brittney, and Cassandra; 3 nephews, Jesse, Ty, and Steven; 7 grandchildren, Jaxson, Kyler, and Landon Klippenstein; Greyson, Ella, and Damon Clark; and Payden Baxter; 1 step-granddaughter, Amanda Clark; his father-in-law, Lester Baumann and many other loving relatives and friends.

Brent had a “big smile” and “strong voice”. You always knew when he was around. He was a very outgoing, loving and caring family man, with a big heart and readily available hugs. His faith in Christ was an important part of his life; he exhibited love, patience, understanding and forgiveness. He touched many lives and he will be greatly missed.

In his family, a person had many nicknames, some of his were “Huban”, “Big Klip”, “Papa Grizzly”, and “Big Buff Tire Guy from Seattle” to name a few. If you knew him, you most likely received a nickname from him yourself. He was self-employed, owner of Emerald City Commercial Tire that he ran with his wife for 17 years. He enjoyed hunting, sports, and paintball. His favorite place to go was Disneyland, actually anything “Disney”. He planned for a year a family trip to Disneyland in December 2013; it brought him great joy to have his wife, all his children and all but one of his grandchildren together enjoying the happiest place on earth.

His biggest wish was that all his family would know the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

There will be a memorial service at Westgate Chapel, in Edmonds WA.

In honor of Brent please consider a donation in his name to Focus On The Family or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.