Connie Siemens Obituary

1922-2012

Connie brightened everyone's day with her unconditional love and beautiful smile! After enduring Alzheimer's for almost 10 years, she passed away June 8, in Santa Barbara, at the age of 89.

Born in Mabton, Wash., on July 17, 1922, Cornelia Marie Schilperoort, was one of ten children born to Dutch immigrants. She became an RN in 1942, moved to LA and met her husband Jack Siemens at BIOLA College in Anaheim.

In 1953 they moved to Santa Barbara where Jack coached at Westmont College, Connie was the school nurse, and they raised four children. They moved to Thousand Oaks in 1963; Connie worked at both Conejo Valley and Los Robles Hospitals, and Jack at CLU. She served in the newborn nursery and taught parenting classes for the Red Cross where she shared her love and wisdom with many grateful families.

After Jack died in 1969, Connie continued working till she retired in 1993. Connie's faith in Christ was a constant source of strength and hope, sustaining her through those early years of Alzheimer's.

Connie was deeply loved and is survived by four children and spouses, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and five siblings and spouses.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Jul. 22 to Jul. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Connie Siemens

8 Entries

Susan King

July 26, 2012

To the Siemens family - I too was a brand new mother in 1980 and for the past 32 years I have never forgotten the kindness, care and gentleness of your mother as she attended to me post-partum at Los Robles Hospital. Her knowing winks and sense of humor during that time were both comforting and encouraging. How do we remember certain people who pass so briefly through our lives? It's because they are EXCEPTIONAL. On June 22, 2012, my first granddaughter was born at Los Robles to my own daughter and once again, we were blessed with loving care from nurses who shared many of your mom's traits. I shall remember them all forever. It was only a month ago that your mom had come to my mind once again. I've always said that in the end, we all just want to know that we "mattered." Connie did. God bless and keep her and you all.

Marilyn (Thielen) Weaver

July 24, 2012

We celebrate the life of Connie and Jack too. I was privileged to serve as Coach Siemens secretary at Westmont from 1958-60. They were such a good example of a Christian couple for all the students.

George Chesney

July 23, 2012

Dear Siemens Family,

I saw this when looking at another remembrance page -- sorry to be so late. I knew your Dad as he was our class sponsor at Cal Lu. After your Dad's way too early death, your Mom was there with her wonderful love and support for the birth of my two sons and LRRHC and the loss of stillborn twins in between. She was a wonderful, warm, and inspirational person who helped us through one of our most difficult times. For our class gift to your Dad, we gave them a silver tea service as he told us it was always something your Mom had wanted, and we all know she didn't ask for much. He told me how grateful he was for that because, "you know how much I love that gal!" Wonderful memories and may they be with you always.

July 22, 2012

Our thoughts and God's comfort go to you and your family at this time. My memory of your mother and father go back to 1963/64 when I was a student at Thousand Oaks High and they sponsored Young Life. Lots of wonderful memories. Our paths crossed again with your mother in 1976 when our daughter was born at Los Robles Hospital. She was a wonderful Christian woman and inspired me during my teenage years.
God's blesings,
Ann Persing Martin
Denver, Colorado

Robyn Hanke-Grenn

July 22, 2012

Dear family members of Connie, I will never forget the time your precious mom came to my home in Newbury Park to watch our little preemie son Steve for us so that my husband and I could go out on a date together. Now this was after her working hours in 1977. Steve. Jr had been born at 3 lbs 10 oz up at VCGH and when he finally came home we were afraid to leave him with anyone. She offered out of the kindness of her heart. I will never for get her and the compassion she had for babies and their parents. I am so sad about your loss but Heaven has gained a very special soul. God bless you all and may her love be continued through all of you.
Robyn Hanke Grenn

Susan Kittinger

July 22, 2012

To the family of Connie Siemens,
I saw your moms picture in the newspaper and remembered her right away. She was there when my first child was born in 1982. She was so loving, caring and understanding of a new first time mother who at age 21 had no clue how to nurse a baby. She helped me every step of the way and sent me, my husband and our baby girl out in to the great big world with just the right amount of confidence our new little family needed. The world is a better place because of your Mom. Wishing you peace in knowing that your mom is with our Lord.
Sincerely,
Susan and David Kittinger

July 22, 2012

Mrs. Siemens was both a good neighbor and a wonderful nurse. When I had my first child my pediatrician checked my son then told me that really, he always made a point to ask Connie Siemens "how is this one?" as she knew more about babies than any Dr. She was there for the birth of my next two as well. I was classmates with Jim, and even as a self-obsessed middle-school and H.S. student, I noticed that he had unusual grace and kindness,gifts I'm sure from his mother. My 5 kids all start with "K" because I liked how you all started with "J". I am sorry for your loss.

Julia Seebode Glass

July 22, 2012

Joyce, John, Janet and Jim
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I know the last 10 years has been very difficult. Now she is home with your Dad. She was a very special lady. She helped deliver my son Mark. Her faith was so strong. She was so inspiring. I loved seeing and talking to her at Bethany Baptist Church. May God bless you and your family. Praise God we have the hope of seeing her again in heaven. Love Linda (Dorsey) Gerber.

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