Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Robert Shupe Obituary
Loving husband, father and grandfather passed away in his beloved Phoenix, Arizona on January 20, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born and raised in Albion, Illinois, and married his high school sweethheart, Mildred Orr, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas on April 10, 1943 while serving int he United States Army. He was a decorated World War II veteran, having seen action in Europe with the 95th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster. He relocated his family from Indiana to Phoenix in 1958. He had a long and successful career in the manufacturing and banking industries, retiring from First Interstate Bank of Arizona as a bank officer. His parents, Wesley and Parthenia Shupe, his brother Nile, sister Mildred, and his wife preceded him in death. He is survived by his three children, Robert Shupe, Jr., Cynthia Shupe and her husband, Ivan, and Gregory Shupe and his wife, Diane, and three grandchildren, Linsey, Mattison and Hannah. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to: Sons of AMVETS, Squadron 7, 17030 E. Enterprise Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Shupe
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Robert Shupe's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Shupe
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Shupe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
