Harrison Edward "Harry" Shipman

I just wanted to take the time to acknowledge some very important people in Dad's life, as well as my own.

About a week AFTER Dad's incredible service, I found additional information on Dad's final wishes, apart from the main file he had put together. I discovered Dad's own personal list of pallbearers and I want to acknowledge who he listed, two of which I had chosen as well ... John Calland and Harold Davidson. The other four Dad listed were Dr. Paul Geyer, Loren Hanson, John...

Dear Betty, Jeannie,Jimmy and families,
I was shocked to get the sad news of Ships sudden passing. Our friendship goes back to 1942. He was my flight commander and my teacher when I was priviledged to be his wing man during my early training as a fighter pilot. He was a great leader, a skilled pilot and a dear friend. I will really miss him, but I am thankful for the many memories I have of our good times together.
Joyce joins me in sending our love and deepest sympathy to you...

To Betty and family,
I am so saddened to hear about
your loss. Harry was a great gentleman and a fine
person and will be missed by all
who knew him.
My God bless you and be with you
during this time.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Geary

Deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.

Betty, I am so sad to hear about Harrison and although I didn't know you both but for a short time I feel like it has been much longer. I will always remember the stories you both shared with me and the adventure of finding Cleater, Az. God bless and keep you in your sorrow. Bob & Nancy Tice

Betty, my heart goes out to you, your children, and your grandchildren. Ship was a terrific person, and I will miss seeing him in the church garden every Sunday. I pray that your pain will be eased.

Betty, Jeannie, Jimmy - it was good to be with you last night even considering the reason. While so sad to experience your obvious grief over your loss, it was also uplifting to witness the love and wonderful memories displayed by you and the many friends present. And to see the whole Air Force squadron from Carswell come to honor Harry was amazing. "Who knew" he was a real war hero! He was always so quite and reserved. Truly he had much to brag about but didn't, and you all have much to...

My father worked with Mr. Shipman at Chief and always spoke so highly of him. I knew he must be a good man.
My mother and I extend our deepest sympathies to his family. I know what a devastating loss this must be.
But it is only temporary, you will be together again when your work here is done.

God bless you and give you peace.

Linda Vann & Frances Vann

Jimmy - I have no words to soothe the pain and loss you are feeling with the passing of your dear father. Know that I am thinking of you and keeping you and your family in my prayers. What a blessing your father is now Home and at peace from all earthly cares and pain. Carol Evitt EHHS 1968