Willis-Shimp-Obituary

Willis A. Shimp

Richfield, Minnesota

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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.

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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

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.

Sorry to hear about Willie. May God be with you all.
David Bostrom

Dave,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know that your friends are with you in this time of sorrow.

Betty, Dave, Joanne & families,
What can I say, Morgan Avenue, so many fond memories. My heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers for comfort during this most difficult time.

Joanne and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss - may all the great memories comfort you now and in years to come

Dave and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

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.