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Chester Shippy Obituary

Shippy, Chester "Chet" 63, retired Cessna Aircraft Field Service Engineer, died March 20, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Judith; children, David Shippy (Mary), Steven Shippy, Melissa Shippy; father, Herbert Shippy; siblings, Christine Herndon, Connie Stroot (Louis), Shelley Hunt (Matt); grandchildren, Connor, Ellie and Julia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Shippy. Viewing: 3-8 p.m. today Wednesday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials are established with St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, Alzheimer's Association and Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Condolences to www.smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Mar. 22, 2017.

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Connie Stroot

April 2, 2017

May the special memories you all shared w/Chet help get you through the rough days ahead. Love to you all.

Carolyn Irvin

March 30, 2017

Sorry never got to know Chet but he was a relative and send much love to Herb.

Jan Evans

March 23, 2017

What a wonderful special man Chet was! I truly enjoyed getting to know him.

Pattie Speer

March 23, 2017

Judith and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of Chet's passing. I know how very much you all loved him! Praying for comfort and peace for all of you!
Your friend in Christ,
Pattie Speer

Steve Charles

March 22, 2017

Judith, Im so sorry for your loss. He was a good man that I know loved you and his kids immensely. He's at rest with God.

Linda and Dewain Stilwell

March 22, 2017

Judith, Dave, Steve, Melissa, and family, So sorry to hear about Chet. He leaves a wonderful legacy of people behind. May the good memories help you cope and may God give you strength and peace.

Randy Rose

March 22, 2017

Sorry to hear about Chet's passing, sending my condolences to his family. May God comfort you during this time of grieving.
Hugs
Randy Rose 2nd Cousin

Kristin Hudspeth

March 22, 2017

Judith and family - I am so very sorry to hear about Chet. May God wrap you in comfort. You will be in my prayers.

Kristin (Finkeldei) and family

Bev Taylor

March 22, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a terrific person. And surrounded by a great family.

Bill (Humphrey) Bogert

March 22, 2017

Chet was always the most even tempered, and the best friend when we were in Guam, during our service in the Navy. So glad we got together the couple times since then - best wishes to the family - our memories are of one the best people I have ever known.

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