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PETER SHIPMAN (Age 61)
Passed unexpectedly of an aneurism on April 30, 2015. Born on July 3, 1953 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. He worked for over 32 years for the US House of Representatives as a master cabinet maker, eventually retiring in 2012 as the Cabinet Division Manager. Peter is survived by his wife Jennifer, sons Derek and Walker, sisters Airlie, Carie and Mellie and brother Tourne and 21 nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his father Harvey, mother Grace and sister Darcy. A visitation will be held at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home 9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA on Saturday May 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. No Services will be held.
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Barbara Bercier
May 1, 2025
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.
Barbara Bercier
May 1, 2024
Always in our thoughts and hearts.
Barbara Bercier
May 1, 2020
Cant believe how time passes. May you Rest In Peace .
David Jones
May 13, 2015
So sorry for Peters' family, siblings...met him a few times at Graces' house. Liked that guy-felt an instant bond as we had something in common. Too young to be gone already...
David Hendrickson
May 12, 2015
Sorry to hear about Pete. I first met Pete in elementary school. We were in 5th and 6th grade together. He was great at Monk and I (dodgeball type game we only played in elementary school). Then in H.S. My condolences to his family.
Lisa Anderson
May 11, 2015
The Shipman family is our family. I remember getting to go up to Peter's room with Melli and Cheryl to work on a turtle tank. That was a big deal for me being the bratty younger sister. I'll never forget that day or how that tank was so artfully put together. I knew one day I would have a tank like that, I looked up to Peter. We all did, he was great to all of us (the neighbourhood kids). He was patient and kind and taken too soon. To my Shipman family, you have been through so much, I am deeply sorry and sad. Your family bond is strong so lean on each other. Peter lives on through you, he helped make you who you are today. Your mother was proud of you all, she told me that all the time. We are all lucky we had them in our lives. And yeah, I had a young girl crush on Peter. Who wouldn't? I love you guys!
Greg and Janice Strinko
May 9, 2015
Very sad to hear the news about Pete. Haven't seen him in many years, but will always remember him as a good friend and a great artist. One of a kind!
Our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Mike Andreas
May 8, 2015
So sad to hear about Pete's passing. One of the most talented people I have ever known. I feel fortunate to have had him as a friend for so many years.
Barbara Bercier
May 8, 2015
Jennifer and Family keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The Bercier Children
Barbara Brown
May 7, 2015
Peter was a wonderful person and friend. I'm so sorry to hearing of his passing. May he rest in peace in the hands of the Lord now. God Bless you Peter.
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