James "Jay" Shipman

Time marches on but the shared memories stand still. Gone but unforgettable, glad to have known Jay. Think of him often

It was nice to see Jay in my email today! It's still hard to believe he is not with us anymore. Jay was such a kind man and I loved how he made people laugh with his dry sense of humor!

Jay was such a kind man always without exception. I attended Neenah High School with him. This morning, opening this up, was a good reminder of his gentle soul. Thank you.

Jay was a great guy. We became friends my senior year at St Norberts. Over spring-break in 1973 we drove to Key West in Jay's Porsche. It was a very hot car and on the way down he taught me how to drive a performance sport car. I do not think I have ever had as much fun driving since. It was before radar… and we had the pedal to the metal all the way down and back ! . We never got a ticket. In Key West we swam, played one-on-one basketball and had a great time. One night a guy came into...

Dear Neighbor: We were shocked when our mail man Peter said Jay had died to our disabled son-in-law about your husband Jay. Jay was so very kind to me during our 12 years moving in from North Lake and losing my wife ( a special ed teacher) and I remarried with Molly and her sister Rosemary McCarville living with us till she died. May God help you through these years to come. The wounds with time heal but not the after effects. Marty Blonde -Past shop teacher.

I was just thinking of Jay the other day as the Packers were showing signs of life. He was a good friend who I saw to infrequently. I have some wonderful memories of him from the college days and beyond. A funny,smart, kindhearted, and loving man who will be missed by all those whose life he touched. I wish his family strength in dealing with their sudden loss. I loved Jay

Dear Jane and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jay was truly one of the nicest guys I've ever known. My heart aches for Jane, his family and friends.