Raymond Jack Klippstein

Raymond Jack Klippstein of North Bend, WA for 20 years, died on October 1, 2013 in Issaquah, WA. Raymond was 76 years of age. Raymond was born November 24, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to Eula Bernice Smith and Carl Raymond Klippstein.

Raymond married Edith Louise Bottelson on June 21, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. He had a strong desire to improve his life and provide for his family. He attended Portland State and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business. He received his Certified Public Accounting degree from the University of Washington.

Raymond enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, and umpiring Little League Baseball. Ray loved to read, and in his later years, when he became blind, Ray continued to enjoy reading through his audio books.

His family remembers Raymond as an industrious and hard-working family man who deeply cared for his family. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Edith Klippstein, daughter Patricia A. Bauder of Renton, WA; son Robert J. Klippstein of Chandler, Arizona and three grandchildren: Christopher, Jonathan and Daniel. He is also survived by his sister and a brother Diane and Donald Klippstein.