Jacquelyn Jean Kuppinger

Jacquelyn 'Jackie' Kuppinger, 75, of Billings, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, of natural causes.

She was born to the late Henry and Ruth Clement on May 21, 1938 in Duluth, Minn. Jackie graduated from Billings Senior High School class of 1956 where she met the love of her life. She was married to Erich W. Kuppinger on Jan. 10, 1959, and they lived together their entire married lives in Billings.

Jackie was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren deeply and devoted much of her time and energy to them.

Jackie was an active member of Rocky Mountain Community Church where she grew greatly in her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ over the past 10 years. She enjoyed the fellowship of her fellow parishioners and served her Lord alongside many of them. She spoke frequently of her church friends and prayed for them often.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Erich, of 55 years and her three children: Matthew E. Kuppinger of Billings, Crystal C. (Philip) Norwood of Billings, and Jonathan P. (Kelly) Kuppinger of Windsor, Colo. She is also survived by two sisters: Adonna Kimmel of Billings, and Carol Frickle of Palm Springs, Calif.; and eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at Rocky Mountain Community Church (2832 Broadwater Ave.)

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfgbillings.com through "Our Families."