Donald Thomas Shipley

Donald Thomas Shipley, Jr, born 12/20/47, passed away peacefully 10/2/25 in his retirement slice of heaven, St. Augustine, Florida. Don started out his career as a nuclear submarine mechanic for the navy, traveling the world during wartime, including time under the North Pole (Unknown Waters is a book about this). He then continued his pursuit of precision in the world of numbers graduating from University of Illinois and then University of Chicago for his MBA, becoming a successful force in the corporate financial world. Don loved the sea, whether it was fishing or being on the beach. He was a voracious reader. An athlete in his younger years, Don also loved watching sports, especially college basketball. Don loved his family, always being their pillar of strength and wisdom. Don/Donnie/Dad/Pops is survived by his daughter Gwen (Jason) Shipley-Lewis and son Kevin (Lora) Shipley, his grandkids Garret Shipley, Willow Lewis and Wren Lewis, his siblings Nancy, Jeff, Katie, Clancy, Terry, Garvey, and many Shipley family rooted in the Baltimore area. There will be a private memorial for family. You can honor Don by saying a prayer, enjoying the ocean, reading a good book, or having a memorable adventure.