Shipman, Nellie M. 1925-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.

By NewsPress Now

My name is Nellie M. Shipman. I was called to Heaven Nov. 19, 2024, by my maker. I was born May 3, 1925, the sixth of seven children, to Roy and Maggie Rullman in the family home near Wathena, Kansas. In 1944 I married the love of my life, Donald E. Shipman. We raised three children, Donald Jr., Dyanne and Ronald.

In 1942 I graduated Benton High School in St. Joseph. I was a member of the Alpha Aletha Club for 83 years.

I was a lifelong fan of the Missouri Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. My most memorable times included: Don driving me through 49 of our 50 states; our trips to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans and the Orange Bowl in Miami to watch Missouri; the monthly “Club” meetings; and the “laugh-ins” with my sisters.

I was preceded in death by my parents; my husband, Don; my daughter, Dyanne; my grandson, James; all my siblings and their spouses.

I leave behind my sons, Bud (JoAnn) and Ron (Rosemary): grandsons, Donald III, Russell and Rick Shipman, Rob Rogers, and their wives; granddaughter, Angela Obani and her husband; great- grandsons, Hunter Douglas, Sawyer Shipman, Paxton James Andrew Shipman; great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Henry, Samantha Greene, and Madolynn Duffield and their spouses; great-great- granddaughter, Avery Marie Henry and great-great-grandson, Preston James Henry; numerous nephews and nieces and their families.

Farewell Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters Community Food Network, 3801 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.