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Robert Shimp Obituary
1944-2008
Robert (Bob) Ellis Shimp died May 27, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon from complications following a motorcycle accident which took place at the Oregon Coast.
Bob was born October 19, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to John and Dorothy Shimp. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1962, and served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
He worked for Phillips Petroleum in the Portland, Salem and Eugene areas until 1976 when he purchased FAMCO, Inc.; he later owned and operated several Texaco service stations in the Eugene area.
In 1998, Bob and his first wife Kay Lalicker divorced, and he moved to Springfield, Oregon where he later met and married Nancy Tippett. Bob and Nancy shared many interests including camping, traveling and motorcycle riding. Bob was a proud member of the Eugene Area Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA), as well as an active member and handyman of the Twin Rivers Baptist Church, Springfield.
On May 17, the couple traveled to Florence, Oregon to attend the annual Rhodie Festival where their accident occurred. Nancy died the day of the accident.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Lisa Friesen; sons: Kevin and Darren; sisters: Mary Dunbar, Jeanette Mary, Lena Shimp, Nancy Mills and Sue Gerhards; brothers: Tom, Nick, and Jim; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on June 1st at the Twin Rivers Baptist Church.
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Debbie Folkerts
February 24, 2025
I remember visiting his family John, Dorthy all the kids when I was growing up with my family the Carl and Betty Folkerts he was in the Coast Guard, I remember how kind and courteous he was especially to his Mom Dorthy which I thought was exemplary for a guy his age nonetheless we all Loved Bobs jokes and his happy go Lucky demeanor, Rest In Peace my friend
Frank Pitt
June 24, 2008
I still find it hard to believe your not here to talk to,,or to ride with,,but I'll forever remember you and be looking for you when i get to where we can ride again,,R.I.P. brother,,
Linda Fricke
June 21, 2008
To My Dear Friend's Family,
I just wanted to let you all know that, even as time goes by, Bob and youselves are being thought of frequently. I send my love and prayers for all the days ahead.
Bob and I, I felt had a very special friendship, I came to realize at the celebration of life, that he had a very special relationship with many.
I learned so much from Mr. Shimp, and I miss our frequent phone calls now that he is gone. I will hold him dear in my heart, as I will his 3 children whom he loved so much and was so proud of also. Oh I am so sorry for this loss, and was so blessed to know him for the 15 years I did. God Bless him and all he loved.... Linda Fricke
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