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Gary Shipe Obituary
Gary T. Shipe, 49, of Emmaus passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 while playing softball, something he loved to do. He and his wife Jeanne Wetterling Shipe celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2010. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was a son of Larry L. and Jane L. (Laudenslager) Shipe of Allentown. He worked for Air Products and Chemicals, Trexlertown for the last 16 years with a diverse career in research and technology, e-business, sales and marketing. He received his Master of Science and Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Science and Engineering from Penn State University in 1982. He was a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Club. Gary loved life and all sports, playing in softball leagues every year throughout his adult life. He was an avid Phillies, Eagles, Nittany Lion, and IronPigs fan; his family often referred to him as Mr. Sportsman. He was active in support of his local community, as an officer of the Air Products golf league, as a regular volunteer for the United Way, and as a coach of the Macungie Fusion girls U19 soccer team. His hobbies were varied, including gardening, mastering stained glass art, writing and reading fantasy fiction books, and playing Dungeon and Dragons with his friends. He was a member of the Cetronia Fire Company and of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus. Survivors: wife; parents; daughters, Christine M. of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Sarah N. at home; brother, Jeffrey D. and his wife Andrea of Camp Hill, PA; sister, Kathleen Missy Cunfer of Macungie. Former wife, Donna (Schooner) Shipe. Services: Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, in the Lakeview Room at Iron Lakes Country Club, 3625 Shankweiler Road, Allentown. Memorial services to follow at 7 p.m. Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Gary T. Shipe Memorial Fund in care of Trexler Funeral Home 1625 Highland St. Allentown PA 18102. All contributions will be used for his daughters education and benefit. (www.trexlerfuneralhome.com)
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Joan Maurer
July 23, 2022
Remembering Gary..best to the Shipe Family
Joan Maurer
March 6, 2011
I was shocked to see the notice in the Penn Stater. While I did not keep in touch with Gary after graduating from Penn State, I remember the days of playing basketball and the legendary dorm water balloon battles fondly. My sincerest condolences to his family. RIP Gary
January 8, 2011
Gary was a great friend, fiery yet classy competitor, and all around good guy. I know him from our college years at Penn State. The world is a lesser place without him in it. My deepest sympathies to all his family.
William W. "Bill" Schorr
Louise Glass
August 16, 2010
Jeanne,
I'm so sorry to learn of Gary's passing. How blessed- to find one another and share life's joys. May the memory of the love you shared help to comfort you at this most difficult time. My prayers are with you.
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August 16, 2010
Jeanne, Connie and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Your love, faith, friends and family will help you through this time. May his memory be eternal. ' Your Israeli travelers' Nick, Connie , Janice and Tom Pappas
Barbara Massaro
August 16, 2010
So sorry to hear about your husband, Jeanne. You spoke so highly of him and he missed you so while you were in the Middle East with John and I. It would have been nice to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Barbara Massaro and John Hines
Jessica Petrohoy
August 10, 2010
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Gary. I knew Gary from being on the Macungie Youth Assoc. soccer team about four years ago. Gary was always in the highest of spirits and he is a good role model to follow. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Roberta Marks
August 7, 2010
to Larry and Jane and the entire Shipe family, please accept my deepest sympathies , your in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless you all
Mona Puri
July 31, 2010
"Jeanne, we are shocked to hear about your sudden loss. Gary was a great guy and will be missed sorely for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult - time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
July 30, 2010
Jane & Larry,
I was shocked to learn of the death of your son. You have had a difficult year dealing with your daughter's health problems and now the loss of your son. George and I send your our sincere sympathy. May resurrection hope sustain you in the days ahead.
Becky Spieker
July 30, 2010
Jeanne & family,
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy.
Janet Dantuono & Fran Fulwood
Mark McKeever
July 30, 2010
I am terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary was a great guy and will be sorely missed for a long time.
Mark
LuAnn Williams
July 30, 2010
Dear Chrissy and Sarah, I was saddened when I read about your dad passing away. I remember when he used to bring the both of you to daycare at Little People Country Club. Please know that I will keep the you both in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time in your lives.
Roni Neumann
July 29, 2010
Jeanne, my heart with with you, remember I maybe far away, but I am only a phone call away...Zuri and Roni
Bruce Young
July 29, 2010
Chrissy and Sarah - I'm sorry I didn't get to the memorial service tonight. I planned to be there, but it didn't happen. I always enjoyed talking to your dad and was always glad when he came to our games to support you girls. He was a nice man and a proud father. Continue to make him proud as you continue on with your lives.
Angels forever! Bruce Young and Family
Diane Lehman
July 29, 2010
To Jane and the entire Shipe family,
I was sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I just talked to you the other month at Stein Mart. We had a nice conversation about our "kids" My deepest sympathy.
Your ex neighbor from Second St.
Diane Lehman
Kevin Hoderman
July 29, 2010
To the Shipe family....I've only known Gary through my wife whom was a long time Air Products employee..He was very advantageous in helping support Lee Anne's efforts with her struggle with cancer, which eventually took her life, also to soon...For this and all the great things he had done for the Air Products community, and beyond I offer you my deepest sympathies, and I know a great man will be forever missed...With Heartfelt Sympathy...Kevin L. Hoderman
July 29, 2010
Dear Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose a son and my prayers go out to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Lee Derr
July 29, 2010
Jeanne,Chrissy and Sarah...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.I hope the wonderful memories you had with Gary help you somehow through the tough times ahead.My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Lynda Kott
Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh
July 29, 2010
Jeanne,Chrissy,and Sara,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Gary was our neighbor when he lived across the street from us in Walnutport.He was a very nice person.
Jim Meyer
July 29, 2010
Jeanne, I'm very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. He was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him over the past few years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
John C
July 29, 2010
Gary,
Thanks for being such a great person - we are all going to miss you. I'm glad we had the time together that we did. Friday hoops won't be the same without you!
I also want to send my deepest condolences to your family - we are all very sorry for your loss.
Joe Getts
July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010
One never knows when our friends will no longer be with us. I'm glad we had time to talk before you left this earth. I'll miss calling you Garu and our "business strategy" sessions. I kept looking out of my office waiting for you to stroll by with that water bottle in your hand. You will be missed. You touched so many people with kindness and laughter. Thanks for being a friend. There is a void in the community now that you are gone. But you live on in our hearts and in our memories. Jeanne, Chrissy and Sarah, my heart goes out to you all.
Donna (Oswald) Gerhart
July 29, 2010
Larry & Jane and entire Shipe family,
I am sorry to read of the loss of your beloved son Gary. He has touched so many lives that his memory will live on and on. My sympathy to you all. I will pray for you that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Gary is in God's hand now and will be watching over you.
Pete Eck
July 29, 2010
Jeanne, Chrissy, and Sara,
So sorry for your loss. Gary was a great man, friend, colleague and teammate. He will be missed terribly.
Yvonne Steiner
July 28, 2010
Sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Had some classes with him at Dieruff. Nice guy.
Jason Clark
July 28, 2010
Gary,
I've enjoyed the years competing with (and on occasion against) you. You were a positive influence on everyone who knew you. I look forward to playing middle infield with you again one day.
Brian Kroboth
July 28, 2010
Although its been years since we have seen each other, I will always remember the fun times growing up and playing sports together. God Bless the entire Shipe family.
Kiska Dieruff '78
July 28, 2010
Although not all of the Dieruff Class of '78 knew Gary, we are saddened to hear of your loss.
May your memory of Gary and the love and joy you shared be a source of comfort during this difficult time.
Dieruff Class of '78
Matthew Nusinov
July 28, 2010
Gary,
It was a privilege knowing, working, and competing with you. There are few that I've met that were as genuine, caring, and reputable as you were. You will truly be missed forever by all who had the pleasure of meeting you.
Bob Elward
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe Family,
I am very saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I knew Gary during the E-Business project days at Air Products. They were fun and rewarding times for all of us. Gary was great to work with and always willing to go the extra mile for the project. Even after leaving the project Gary was always friendly and a great person to converse with. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig Rissmiller
July 28, 2010
My Thoughts and prayes are with you and your family
Tim Foster
July 28, 2010
Jeanne,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
July 28, 2010
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Gary. It is amazing how fast life goes by. It seems like yesterday that we were playing together as childhood friends on second street. Life often moves us in such very different directions causing us to lose touch with those we knew in childhood.It is so nice to hear what a wonderful person he became and how he touched the lives of so many people. I can only imagine the grief of his family.My wife and I will be praying for you and will make a point to spend time remembering his life.
Diane Geist
July 28, 2010
Jeanne: I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You and all of Gary's family are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane Geist
Ellie Coyne
July 28, 2010
Dear Shipe Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I never had the opportunity to meet Gary-I know his parents as we attend the same church. Know that many thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be your comfort and strength and peace during this difficult time
Nancy Scatton
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe Family: I was shocked to see Gary's obituary today. I know him through Air Products - he worked with my dear friend, LeeAnne, who passed away two years ago this month. During LeeAnne's illness Gary was wonderful to her - always concerned - visiting her in the hospital - and much more. Gary was truly one of the best! Love and prayers as you say good-bye to Gary. Nancy Pacala Scatton
Milford Watters
July 28, 2010
Linda and I are praying for the Shipe Families. We have also prayed at church.
Pastor Watters
Paula Reinoehl
July 28, 2010
Shipe Family, I worked with Gary at Air Products over the past years. What a truly genuine nice person. Gary was just a pleasure to work with and always had kind words. Your family was blessed to have such a good man. May God ease your pain.
Tracy Denton
July 28, 2010
I was so sad when I heard about Gary's sudden passing. I worked with Gary at Air Products back in the e-business days. Gary was great to work with and very full of gusto. He really enjoyed life. Gary will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family in this very difficult time.
Barb Seitzinger
July 28, 2010
Dear Jeanne & Shipe Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I only met Gary a couple of times, but he was very nice. May God give you comfort at this time. I met you thru our mutual friend Ginny.
Liz Starner
July 28, 2010
Dear Jeannie, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 28, 2010
Jeanne - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy Fetherman
Lois Waelchli
July 28, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Shipe family. I worked with Gary at Air Products and remember him as a very kind, friendly and funny guy. I always enjoyed the conversations and laughs I shared with him during that time. I especially enjoyed hearing about his stained glass work, which he enjoyed so much. God bless you and grant you strength and peace now and always.
Lauren Malesky
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe family,
It's hard to believe that Gary is gone. He was a great man that loved his whole family. He was an amazing soccer coach and helped us girls become the soccer players we are today. Gary always made me laugh and treated me like one of his own. Going on vacation to Myrtle beach with Gary, Sarah, and Jean was one of the best vacations I had. Gary will always be missed! He is forever in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family! I'll miss you coach Shipe! Rest in peace. I know your watching over all your family and friends.
Barbara and Richard Madea
July 28, 2010
My husband and I did not know Gary personally, but our son, Chris, has played on a softball team with Gary for a few years. We were at the game when Gary became ill. We just want you to know that as we watched his teammates take care of Gary, it was so obvious how much they cared about him. When Chris talked about Gary, he said that "Gary was the type of guy who made things much better by just being around." We are so sorry for your loss and pray that your memories of Gary will comfort you and make things just a little bit easier.
Lauren Malesky
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe family,
Its hard to believe that Gary is gone. He was a great man and i will never forget him. He was an amazing soccer coach that our whole team loved. He helped us become the soccer players we are today and i know we all love and thank him for that. Gary took me to Myrtle Beach with him n his family and it was the best vacation i've ever went on. He treated me like one of his own daughters. Its hard to believe that he is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his whole family!
Gary you are loved and will never be forgotten. Your family is in good hands. I know you are watching them from heaven.
R.I.P. Coach Shipe <3
Vickie Hardy
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe Family: Sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Kevin Sommons
July 28, 2010
Gary, yours was a life well lived. You were quick with an easy smile and an encouraging word, ready to rise to any challenge and inclusive of all comers. You were a father to your two daughters as proud as any could be and a loving husband to Gene. As we visited your home last Sunday we saw your touch and heard through the voices of others the impact you left. We love you Gary and we will miss you so deeply. May God bless your soul and comfort your family.
Farewell my Friend
Kevin Sommons.
Bryan Hill
July 28, 2010
Gary was an great friend, father, husband and teammate. I am a better person to have known him. I am so sorry for your loss. The pain in time will fade but the incredible memories will last forever.
Bryan and Cathie Hill
Beth Rocchino
July 28, 2010
Gary, there are no words to express the loss, no sentiments to even begin to say how there is now a hole in our hearts in the space you used to fill. We miss you so much. They say Heaven is different for everyone. If that's true, then I know you're up there already apart of several celestial sports leagues, maybe even fielding with some famous sports heroes, and having a blast. Watch out for that Babe Ruth guy. He hits them far.
Steve Jacobs
July 28, 2010
We were so sad to hear about Gary. He was a genuine, kind guy who would go out of his way for his friends. I'll miss his sense of humor and easy going nature. He'll be missed by everyone who knew him.
Marina Kuhns
July 28, 2010
Coach Shipe was a great man and amazing coach! He was like a second dad to the whole Fusion soccer team. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. I will forever keep in in my heart Love,
Marina
Bryan Hill
July 28, 2010
Gary was a great man, father, husband , friend and teammate. I am a better person having met him.
July 28, 2010
Jeanne, Chrissy, and Sara,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how every one of the Batbusters feels losing a great player, a great teammate, but most importantly a great person. This has been an incredibly hard week. I can't begin to imagine how you all feel. I hope the pain ends soon.
Gary is and will continue to be missed!
Dave Beltz
Jane Ribecky Geist
July 28, 2010
I lived across the street from the Shipe family on S. 2nd St. and remember Gary from my childhood. I have fond memories of playing with all of the Shipe kids and especially remember haggling with Gary in trying to get a pick-up football game together with all of the neighborhood kids. I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Shipe family. It seems that Gary grew up to be just wonderful.
Kimberly Bloom
July 28, 2010
Gary was a great man on so many levels. I first met him in my early years at Air Products were we worked together in the gases division. later in our years Gary became my daughter soccer coach. And what a great coach he was. Anything Gary did he had gusto for He always approached things with a can do attitude. I'm very saddened by his passing. My daughter and I will keep you all very close in our prayers.
Kim Bloom & Samantha Furin
JoAnn Ribecky McGovern
July 28, 2010
I was shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Gary. I lived across the street from Gary and his family when we were kids and I remember all of us playing in the summers and riding the same bus to school. I also have fond memories of working with Gary and seeing his smiling face in the halls of Air Products. My deepest sympathies to his wife and daughters and the entire Shipe family.
Lisa Sywensky
July 28, 2010
To the Shipe Family:
I worked with Gary while in R&D. He was always a joy to be around. He made working there a fun place to be. He was very outgoing and always there when you needed a hand. He will be missed.
May God bless you during this time of mourning. He is now looking down on you and will be your guardian angel. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Emershaw
July 28, 2010
Jeanne and family,
I am shocked and saddened by your sudden loss. May the support of friends, family and faith help you through this difficult time. My sincere sympathy.
Mike Kingcaid
July 28, 2010
Gary,
Needless to say, everyone is missing you. You were a good friend to everyone. I knew you mainly as a teammate in softball and shared some time outside softball. Thanks for your long time support and dedication to the team despite having so many other things to do everyday. I appreciate all the help and encouragement you gave me on the field. I hope we get to be teammates again some day.
Mike
July 28, 2010
To the entire Shipe family,,we are so sorry for the loss of this great man,,our hearts are heavy and sad,,we are remembering the good times with the Schooner family,,all our love and prayers,,,Willie and Corinna Schooner and our family..
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