Serving West Michigan Since 1899

Clarabelle Schipper

November 9, 1924 - August 3, 2018
Holland, MI

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Visitation

Monday, August 6, 2018
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Calvary Reformed Church
995 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

Service

Monday, August 6, 2018
10:00 AM EDT
Calvary Reformed Church
995 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Calvary Reformed Church Memorial Fund
995 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-8559

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Clarabelle Schipper, age 93, of Holland, passed away Friday, August 03, 2018.

Clarabelle was born, the daughter of Egbert and Jacomina Gerritsen in Holland, Michigan on November 9, 1924. She was a graduate of Holland High School, class of 1943. Clarabelle worked for many years in the accounting department at JC Penny, in downtown Holland. She volunteered as a 4H leader and was a Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack #3010. Clarabelle was a founding member of Calvary Reformed Church, Sunday School Teacher, and youth volunteer for many years.

Clarabelle was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Schipper in 1997 and a daughter-in-law, Barb Schipper in 2016.

Surviving is her husband, Earl; children, David Schipper, Pamela and Kevin Rogers, and Kristi and Tim Getchel; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 10 am, Monday (August 6) at Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8th Street. Rev. Blaine Newhouse will be officiating.

Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Reformed Church Memorial Fund.