Josephine Annette Shipman

JOSEPHINE A. SHIPMAN Josephine Annette Shipman, 89, of Oakdale died Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California.

Josephine was born in Redwood City, CA, on October 5, 1918, the eldest of eight children. Her parents settled in California, after they emigrated from Spain through the Hawaiian Islands. She lived most of her life in Oakdale. Josephine assisted her father in raising her seven siblings after her mother died at an early age. Josephine met Howard Shipman, the love of her life, and they married on her birthday, October 5, 1940. Josephine and Howard moved to San Leandro for a short time during World War II while he worked in a steel foundry. They returned back to Oakdale to help in the Shipman family dairy business ( Oakdale Dairy ) and to continue helping in the raising of her siblings. She always strived to treat her brothers and sister equally and loved her family very much. Josephine began work at the age of 15 in the Kauffman Cannery. She worked for Hunt Wesson Foods in Oakdale for over 40 years and retired as a Supervisor (Head Floor Lady). She enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, piddling in the yard, traveling to Tennessee to see the grandchildren, and going shopping at Gottschalk's. Josephine and Howard liked to travel to numerous destinations including Canada and Hawaii. One of her favorite memories was a trip to Spain to explore her heritage.

Survivors include, children, Adele Angle (and husband Eldon) of Oakdale, William H. Shipman (and wife Janice), of Jackson, TN; grandchildren Derek Shipman of Chicago, IL, Hilary Aviles (and husband Saul) of Antioch, TN, Duane Angle of Modesto, Derek Angle (and his wife Diane), of Nampa, Idaho; The great grandchildren are Angelina Aviles, Lexi Angle, and Riley Angle. Her surviving siblings are, Daniel Medina (and wife Mary), Tony Medina (and wife Sydney), Carmen Dalke, George Medina (and wife Norma), William Medina (and wife Elaine).

Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Shipman, her parents, John and Frances Medina, her brothers, Oliver Medina and John Medina.Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Oakdale Memorial Chapel in Oakdale, CA.

The funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, 830 West F Street, Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 847-2211. Burial will follow at the Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, 701 East J Street, Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 847-1189.

Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Northern California, 1060 La Avenida, Mountain View, CA 94043 or The American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Avenue, Suite 8, Modesto, California 95350. www.modbee.com/obituaries