Matthew William "Bo" Shipman

1959 - 2016

BORN

1959

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Holy Cross Cemetery and Mortuary - Culver City

5835 West Slauson Ave.

Culver City, California

Matthew Shipman Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass for Matthew William "Bo" Shipman
Start: 2016-03-30T19:30:00.000Z
Location: Holy Cross Cemetery

May 6, 1959 - March 13, 2016 Born in Santa Monica, CA, he passed away in Reno, NV after a valiant battle with cancer. Matthew graduated from Loyola High School in 1977. He spent the past two decades known as "Mr. Ship's," preserving the history and legacy of Ship's Coffee Shops, which were founded by his grandfather, Matt Shipman, and father, Emmett W. Shipman. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn F. Shipman; his two older brothers, Stephen W. Shipman (D.D. Gavin Shipman) and Mark A. Shipman; and his nieces and nephews: Regan Shipman Ghezzi (Rudy), Emmett Ward Shipman II, Stephen Ignatius Shipman, and Gavin Patrick Shipman; Christina Shipman-Kelly (Lance K. Kelly and sons, Lance and Bruin) and Melissa Lynn Shipman (William W. McGowan). A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on March 30, 2016 at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Loyola High School Scholarship Fund.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2016.

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9 Entries

VJ from Pali/CSUN

December 20, 2024

I never knew Bo directly. Steve Weir was a good friend of mine from 11th grade through college. Heard many stories from Steve. Sadly it never occurred to me to Google Bo after Steven died.
I was always remember "Gifts from the Gods" when hurling trash from a moving car.

Luke Dunkerley

April 6, 2016

My dear friend Uncle Matt,

That's the name you used when we first met in London almost 30 years ago, so I never switched to 'Bo'.

When I found myself in LA 5 years later, you did what you do best. In your warm, genial way, you took me under your wing. Cruising around in your powder blue Cadillac, we talked about the world, we dissected your ideas and we laughed. You introduced me to Ships, you introduced me to your Mom, your Dad and your fascinating Grandma, and you introduced me to a group of friends that would keep me in LA for a year and give my life a fresh start from which I have never stopped benefiting.

Over the decades we stayed in touch. Twice you crossed the Pacific to visit me and my family in Australia. As a guest in our house, you became self-appointed cook and cocktail maker. We loved having you in our world.

Like the selfless friend you were, you always phoned me in the middle of the night Nevada time, so you could catch me on my evening commute, Sydney time.

I loved every minute of every conversation we ever had, I feasted on your enthusiasm, your passion and your endless goodwill, and I am crushed that we won't get the chance to chat again in this life.

Farewell Uncle Matt and thank you.

Luke (and Roula & Paul) Dunkerley
Collaroy Beach
Sydney, Australia

Linda Forde

March 31, 2016

Bo:

Love you. It was a blessing to reconnect with you on a deeper level -even if it was just for a short time. May your hard work and your passion for things and ideas continue in the heavenly realm. I'm sure the Lord has exciting assignments lined up for you.

You will be sorely, sorely missed. Hug.

Linda

Ecclesiastes 3:11

March 29, 2016

I'll always remember Bo as a very kind person. He was always happy to see me and took an interest in what was going on in my life. A ready smile and a fine person.
I know he is with God and resting comfortably. Bless you Bo.

John Hawley

Peter Ehrlich

March 28, 2016

Bo, you were my last good friend from LA. I only knew your family from our talks. We didn't really get to be friends until you left Culver City SHIPS, but we commiserated about the state of our Union every couple of weeks. I am saddened by your passing and offer my condolences to your entire family. Good bye my friend....

Grace

March 25, 2016

So saddened.

Mary Sanders

March 23, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Bo as always being so upbeat and full of energy. He really was a pleasure to work with back in the day of Ships Restaurants. He had reached out to me a few years back and I'm sorry we didn't have a chance to meet up if only for a few minutes. God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Melissa Norman

March 22, 2016

To Mrs Shipman, Steve, Mark and family... my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So many wonderful memories growing up with your family at St Martins.
Love from Melissa Norman

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