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1936
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2025
Renee Shipley Obituary
Born on January 11, 1936, in New York, she moved with her family to Petaluma at age five and was an active member of the community ever since.
Renee was a talented sculptor and member of the Petaluma Artists' Association, exhibiting her work throughout California and Nevada. She taught art to students in her role as a teacher's aide at McDowell Elementary and from her home studio.
An avid traveler, she loved visiting with her coffee klatch friends at Aqus Café, taking long walks along the Sonoma County coastline, tending her vibrant plants, and volunteering with COTS and Alphabet Soup.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronald Shipley; her brothers Richard and Sid Wallenstein; her children Kim, Scott, Steve, and Amy; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
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Gary Danskin
December 1, 2025
Wow this is name i´ve not heard for 45 yrs. i bought your moms house on MTN view ave. still there now. family sorry for your loss. RIP Renee.
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Bob Sumrow
November 30, 2025
Was so lucky to have Ron and Renee as neighbors growing up. The greatest people ever, my heart goes out to Ron and the rest of the family. God bless you Renee.
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