Aaron J. Sippy

December 20, 1993 - June 22, 2021

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Aaron Joseph Sippy

December 20, 1993 – June 22, 2021

Aaron Joseph Sippy was born December 20, 1993 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Aaron is the second born son of Jeffrey and Cindy Sippy. Aaron has an older brother, Clayton, and a younger brother, Jason.

Aaron is a believer in Jesus Christ. He is baptized into the Christian faith, as a child, and publicly confessed his Christian faith in his youth. Aaron rests in the assurance that “Baptized into Christ’s death to sin we are also Baptized into His resurrection to new life,” Romans 6:3-5.

Aaron is a gifted and beautiful child. Aaron graduated from Kickapoo High School in 2012 with high honors and in the top 5% of his class. He received a score of 31 on his ACT. He was also a member of the honor society and student council.

Aaron excelled at athletics. He played hockey, soccer, ran track, and was a standout defensive end on the football team. Aaron began weightlifting when he was 13 years old and by his senior year in high school, he could bench press 325 pounds.

Aaron’s favorite memories are camping and backpacking with his family, trips to hockey camp in Minnesota, annual trips to St. George Island, Florida, trips to Seattle, Washington to visit family, and annual ski trips to Colorado. Aaron and his dad climbed seven 14,000-foot mountains in seven days one summer.

Aaron graduated from the University of Missouri with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 2016. Aaron worked as an engineer for United Rotary Brush International in Lenexa, Kansas, and most recently for Holloway America in Springfield, Missouri.

To Aaron’s teachers, coaches, mentors, advisors, and classmates, you have been an incredible blessing to him in this life, and we pray God’s grace and blessing for you.

Aaron struggled with depression for the last five years of his life, which was complicated by alcoholism the last three years. Aaron completed his earthly life by suicide on June 22 at 4:30 p.m.

We grieve the sudden loss of Aaron’s presence in our lives and that the last years of his life were sometimes lonely and sad. Yet we look to Jesus, God’s Son, for grace and hope; we cling to precious memories of our beautiful, wonderful, and incredible boy to make us smile; and we are grateful to each of you.

We praise God for each of you for your kindness and love. We are especially grateful to Rosa Snyder for her prayers for Aaron; friends John and Jerre Hall, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Derieck and Maureen Hodges, Cape Girardeau, MO; Randy Colwell, Justin Perkins, Dave Simpson, Michelle Reinsch, and staff at Holloway America; and to Aaron’s two best friends, Chandler Scott and Rob Schroff.

Aaron is preceded in his completion of life by his paternal grandparents, Don and Lita Sippy, Federal Way, WA; and by his maternal great grandmother, Nelda Stuckmeyer, Columbia, IL.

Aaron is treasured by his family: Jeffrey and Cindy Sippy; Springfield, MO; Clayton Sippy, Springfield, MO; Jason Sippy, Kansas City, MO; Mel and Agnes Stuckmeyer, Columbia, IL; Renee and Bruce Friberg, Hillsboro, OR; Josh and Jacie Friberg, Calvin, and Indigo, Tigard, OR; Adam and Simone Friberg, Kahlan and Gabriel, Hillsboro, OR; Ben and Ella Friberg, Beckham and Eliza, Wilmington, NC; Martin and Marilyn Sippy, Lauren and Ryan, Renton, WA; Greg Sippy, Kent, WA; Doug Sippy, Andrew and Jake, Kirkland, WA; Denise and Mike Nowak, Drew, Cameron, and Gabi, Columbia, IL; Nicole and Zech Keen, Brady, Kennedy, and Kane, Allendale, Michigan; Carrie and Linus Frannsson, Finn and Siri, Henan, SWEDEN; and Kris and Ari Stuckmeyer, Ethan, Dylan, and Sophie, Columbia, IL.

There will be a memorial service for Aaron Friday, July 9, 2021, Greenlawn East Funeral Home, 3540 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO, 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dana Brooks, Colwell, ID and Rev. Joel Sarrault, Adrian, MI officiating. Memorials can be made to Convoy of Hope at

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/convoy-of-hope/in-memory-of-aaron-joseph-sippy

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, alcohol, or feelings of loneliness, please contact Jeff, 417.343.8997, Cindy, 417.343.5019, Clayton, 417.631.6882, or Jason, 417.849.0909. We do not have answers. But we will listen. We will love you. We will walk together.

“The Family of Aaron Sippy kindly asks you to consider wearing a mask if you are not fully vaccinated. We care for each of you and we pray no one’s health is compromised in this sacred moment. Thank you.”

Services will be streamed live on Zoom. Meeting ID ~ 864 2255 9601 Passcode ~ 777275

Please be repectful to the family and others and turn off the audio and video on your electronic devices. Thank you

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Aaron Joseph Sippy December 20, 1993 – June 22, 2021 Aaron Joseph Sippy was born December 20, 1993 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Aaron is the second born son of Jeffrey and Cindy Sippy. Aaron has an older brother, Clayton, and a younger brother, Jason. Aaron is a believer in Jesus Christ. He is baptized into the Christian faith, as a
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To my Pastor and my friend, as well as your sweet wife, Cindy and your boys, Clayton and Jason, I am heartbroken to hear about Aaron. It is hard to imagine that sweet young man who liked my cheesecake, is now gone from this earth. He grew up to be such a handsome young man. I remember you talking about his asthma and how you slept beside him the night before you were at my house for Sunday dinner. He was just a little tyke then. I know as hard as this is to imagine, I believed it very well may be that perhaps God wanted him in Heaven to serve a higher purpose. God's ways are higher than ours and they are not always easy to understand. But there is so much spiritual warfare going on now. It seems Aaron, himself was wrestling with it down here. So, perhaps God took him home to teach him battle training... battle training for himself and for others. There he can learn God's battle strategy and tactics first hand. And now perhaps he'll be a great defender in God's army for others. But most of all, he is at peace now and in the arms of Jesus. Never again, will spiritual warfare be a plague to him, nor asthma nor any other sort of pain or illness. May God comfort all of you as only He can do. He loves you... and so do I. Michele Langlo

I recently learned of the loss of your son Aaron. My heart is broken for you. I remember your sweet family and your boys In those hockey years. I am deeply sorry for your terrible and sudden loss. I will remember you in prayer. If you remember my son Brett, now age 26 also suffers from alcohol abuse and mental illness. He lives out of his car and without his family to help him. He is my constant prayer that God leads him back to me.

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Aaron. Our hearts cry with yours. Your family is in our prayers. The Al Driver family.??

To the Sippy family: I worked closely with Aaron at Holloway for more than a year and a half. I don't remember ever hearing a cross word about anything from him. He was a joy to work with. He was bright and intelligent and got along with all who worked with him. Gone from this world much too soon. May the Lord hold you close during this time.

Jeff, Cindy, Clayton, and Jason We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Aaron. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was a great guy and great athlete who we enjoyed watching play. Alex has fond memories of his time playing football with Aaron. We'll pray for peace for all of you in this time of sorrow.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Praying God will show you His love through caring friends, comforting memories, and moments of peace….Praying He will give you whatever your hearts need right now. Only prayers of caring and love being sent to you. I am here whenever or if ever you wish to talk.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Dear family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Grieving with you all. So grateful to know you are anchored in the victory and truth of God’s promises. Much love to you all even through tears.

Jeff, Cindy, Clayton, and Jason--Our hearts go out to you as we grieve with you and all those mourn. Our gracious God keeps you in His tender and loving care, for Christ's sake. Peace of Christ, Greg, Lydia, Ali and Katie Jans < at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Fairelyn Bayless lit a candle

I doubt you remember me, but I worked for John Freeze. Your family was always precious..my prayers and sympathy to you all.

I don't know your family, but I was a Concordia graduate in 1986 so this came across my FB feed. What a beautifully written obituary and my heart and prayers go out to you. My 28 year old daughter suffers from severe depression and alcoholism so this really hit home for me. I can only imagine your pain and suffering right now. I wish you God's peace and healing in the difficult days ahead.

Sippy family our thoughts and prayers are with you Carl Barbara Tiedt Kim Adams, Ashley, Amber

Thinking of your family and all the happy memories we shared together. Sending many prayers of love and peace for you all.

Dear Sippy Family, I was very sad to learn about Clayton. I lift all of you up in prayer during this time. I have great memories of when you lived in Cape Girardeau and I was able to hear Jeff preach and watch the boys grow. You touched my life in many ways during that time. I send hugs and love! Lori

Jeff, Cindy, Clay and Jason, There are no words to express how sad and sorry we are for your sudden loss. Your family has always had a special place in our hearts. Aaron's a wonderful kid. He's the warm, big-hearted kid that would give out a hug and brighten my day at the ice rink. I am sorry I don't have the right words at this time, but please know that we are celebrating Aaron's life with in Cape Girardeau. We love you! Us 3 Grabel's - Wes, Kristine and Zea

Jeff, Cindy, Clayton and Jason, I'm so sorry to hear about Aaron's passing; and what a beautiful tribute written in remembering his life! I wish there were words to take away your pain, but hope you can take comfort in your memories of him and lean on your faith to get you through. Sending much love your way.

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Aaron at United Rotary Brush. He was a kind and helpful person, we all loved Bear too! Prayers for your family.

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Bryon Hannah lit a candle

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Mick O'Brien lit a candle

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dear Sippy’s, All of us in our family’s mind, heart, and prayers are with you and will continue to be. Our hearts are grieving with you. We love you! Tim, Kim, Anna, and Rachel Wilslef

Jeff, Cindy and Family Our heart hurt for your family in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you. May the God Who claims us as His own strengthen and comfort you.

I light a candle in Aaron's memory.

In memory of Aaron, I light a candle.

Our thoughts are with you over this difficult time. Dave

With love and prayers.

We are so sad to hear of your loss. Karalyn has precious memories of Aaron and Clayton when she would watch them. You are in our prayers. We always have and will love your beautiful family. Gods peace

May you find comfort knowing your loved one is in heaven.

Jeff, you were so very kind to me upon the deaths of my husband and daughter. I want you to know how much I think of you and how sorry I am about Aaron. God bless you and your family. Jan Broyles

“We have the hard part now.” These words speak to us as we grieve, cry, and seek to resume life without Aaron in our lives. The baptism, life, and faith that surrounded and saturated Aaron’s life on this side of heaven speak to us today just as they did at his baptism, where Jesus promised Aaron that “I will be with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). As I write these words, Aaron stands complete, whole, and embraced in the arms of Jesus, who by his love for Aaron redeemed him by his sacrifice on the cross and assured him of the promise of eternal life when he breathed his first breath and walked out of the tomb victorious that very first Easter morning. That promise was given to Aaron in his baptism, and is complete by the work and love of Jesus Christ. In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes about grief in those who have died. He compares death to sleep, that just as those who have died with faith are asleep, and will rise again. We look forward to the resurrection of all flesh, another promise that God makes to his children, a promise that he made to Aaron, and that he makes to you and me. Until the resurrection, we will grieve, cry, and look forward to the day when we are all reunited with the Lord and giver of life. Aaron is ok. In fact he’s more than ok, he’s perfect. God be with you all as you mourn and grieve his passing. May the promises of Jesus Christ speak love, peace, and comfort to your hearts and souls during this time and the rest of your lives. - Mike Fox. Friend. Brother in Christ.

A favorite memory: we had just arrived at St George Island with the Sippy’s and the Hodges. As we unloaded and took things into the house all the boys (Clayton, Aaron, Jason, Alex Hodges, and Landon Hall changed into swimming suits and headed to the beach. Shortly after I headed to the beach so there was an adult present. Very shortly after I arrived at the beach 13 y/o Aaron came out of the water with jellyfish stings all over his chest and abdomen........he had obviously gotten into a school of them. He was obviously hurting. He looked at me and asked me what to do. (I personally know this works) I told him he should lay down on the beach and have his brothers pee on him.......it would relieve the pain almost instantly. He looked at me for a few seconds and then said “I think I’ll just hurt”!! And off he went never to mention the stings again.

Cindy, Jeff, Clayton and Jason, We are so sorry to hear about Aaron. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. We know Aaron was a believer in Jesus Christ and we will see him again. Your thoughtfulness to help others with loneliness and alcoholism is extraordinary and very needed in the world we live in. Our love, Lisa, David, Andrew and Collin Vaughn

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Jake Stever lit a candle

Dear Cindy, Jeff, Clayton and Jason We are so sorry to hear about your loss - we wish you courage, strength, faith and love to help you through your loss. What you as a family are going through is probably the most challenging time you will ever experience and we have no idea as we can not possibly imagine what it feels like. I clearly remember the hours, days and nights especially you Jeff stood by someones side in difficult and heartbreaking times and we sure hope that you have someone standing beside you these days as we wish you all the love, shoulder to cry on and friendship you can imagine. All the love you have given people in dire straits will hopefully be returned tenfold these days. What you experienced is the greatest loss a parent can experience and a wound that never will heal, but hopefully will learn to live with and even strengthen the love you have and feel for Aaron. I truly believe that God has chosen you - as your family have the tools to bear a burden far heavier than what is reasonable, but at the same time I hope you will allow yourselves to be mad, frustrated, sad and in denial as that is all to human and understandable in this dark hour. Please give yourself the time to cry and shout from the rooftops, show grief and loose belief and just let go - all in memory of you beloved son and brother. You have two wonderful sons to live for and you sure better do so - as you all probably need each other more than ever right now. A wonderful son and brother you will now have to carry in your hearts as a treasure and with gods help nobody is better equipped than you. Our deepest condolences and prayers Carsten & family

Dear Sippys - You have my deepest sympathies. I pray God’s love and promise of eternal life will help you get through. With Love and In Christ, Phil Readinger

What a beautiful tribute to a man who was clearly cherished by his family. I pray comfort and strength for all who grieve his loss.

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Kerry Massey lit a candle

We send you love and hugs. We wish we could do more, as you have done for us. - Jeff, Megan & Ellie Rowe

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Pastor Jeff and Cindy, I don’t really even know what to say to comfort you at this time but we love you and we love your boys. Those boys were so special to us at Hanover. Your family was our family. We went through the same thing with my brother and there are never any answers. God will be with you in your healing. I know your faith and your love for our Lord. He will see you through. Rejoice in Aaron. He was a beautiful gift you were given. Sending love to you and the boys.

We are so sorry to hear of this. We hope God grants you peace and comfort during this tragic time and hope you know that we are thinking of you all and praying for your family.

May God grant peace and healing.

Aaron was a bright light which made each day better with him in it. Now he shares his light with the Lord.

My deepest condolences to the family.

I always enjoyed working with Aaron, he will be missed.

In memory of Aaron J. Sippy, Matthew Perkins lit a candle

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Aaron and he was just a great guy. It is hard to believe that he is gone.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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