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To the Shimp Family,
Lee Ann and I were saddened to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
Gordon and Lee Ann McLaren
Salem, Oregon
March 14, 2008
Richfield, Minnesota
Shimp, Willis A. age 93, of Richfield. Retired employee, U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by twin brother, William. Survived by Betty, his loving wife of 65 years; son, David Shimp; daughter, Joanne Smith (Robert); grandchildren, Adam Shimp (Christine), John Shimp (Angie), Matthew Smith (Michelle), and Melissa Miller (Jason); great-grandchildren, Blake and Willis. Service Friday, 1 PM at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave, Richfield. Interment Acacia Park. Visitation Thursday, 5-8 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S, and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials to Hope Church or Independent Christian Literature Distributors, (ICLD). Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To the Shimp Family,
Lee Ann and I were saddened to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
Gordon and Lee Ann McLaren
Salem, Oregon
March 14, 2008
Betty, Dave, Joni ...
We cried when we heard, but we also thanked God. Everything about Willie was special, and the world is a better place because of his life.
Nancy and Bob Nentl
March 07, 2008 | Lakeville, MN
Sorry to hear about Willie. May God be with you all.
David Bostrom
David Bostrom
March 07, 2008 | Richfield (just Across Stree, MN
Dave,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know that your friends are with you in this time of sorrow.
Joe Julius
March 07, 2008 | Savage, MN
Betty, Dave, Joanne & families,
What can I say, Morgan Avenue, so many fond memories. My heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue (Tudy) Hackett
March 06, 2008 | Hugo, MN
Joanne, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers for comfort during this most difficult time.
Wendy Wolf
March 06, 2008 | Faribault, MN
Joanne and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss - may all the great memories comfort you now and in years to come
Kate Stolpman
March 05, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
Dave and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Mike & Barbara Tenney
March 05, 2008 | Excelsior
I have known and loved Willie and Betty Shimp for almost 60 years, as dedicated and devoted Christian friends. My wholehearted sympathy to Betty and the family.
Bob Bostrom
March 05, 2008 | Richfield, MN