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Max SHIPMAN Obituary

Age 69, of East Bethel Died peacefully while surrounded by his family following an acute battle with leukemia on Friday, March 1, 2013. Max enjoyed sports, the outdoors and fishing with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorn and Rose. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife Georgene; loving children, Joel (Corrina), James (Denise), Jason (Hope) Shipman; step-children, Susan (John) Nichols, Cynthia (Bob) McManus, Debra (Dan) Toensing, Cary Williamson, Donna (Bob) Boynton; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; siblings, Ilene (Wayne) Pingle, Jerome (Irene) Shipman, Clyde (Marion) Shipman; many other family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m., until the time of service at the funeral home. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 3, 2013.

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Nicole Geist

March 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family I was a co worker awhile ago,he was great to work with

Jeanne Roeder

March 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Max and I worked together back in the good old days of SciMed. He was a character and he made your day with his laugh and he just made your day while working with him. He will be deeply missed by all. Rest in pease Max.

March 6, 2013

I remember Max mostly from our days and years working together at Sperry/Unisys.
He was always fun to have around especially trying to get the job done.
Our sympathy goes to the famiy.

Marv & Ruth Brown

Bryce Shipman

March 5, 2013

Uncle Max, to me was a happy man. Whenever Uncle Max was in th emix, you can bet that fun was there as well. He seemed full of life and when remember him that is what I'll see. My sympathy goes out now to all of his family. Georgene, Jim and Joel, and Jason. I pray that Max knew the Lord Jesus and that his salvation was assured. Although the distance between us is great, know I care and wish i could be there to comfort you.

March 5, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Laurie Bangert

March 4, 2013

Jim, Denise & Shipman Family: we are very sorry for the loss of your Father. It's so hard to lose someone you love, someone who's always been there for you, cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Laurie & JR

Janelle Warner

March 4, 2013

Bob and I have fond memories of Max and Georgene. Our sympathy to the family. God Bless!

March 3, 2013

Max...you were the best...we remember you fondly from high school and the many football games you helped us win. Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Bob and Bev (Trowbridge) Loofboro

mary christianson

March 3, 2013

My sympathy to Georgene and fahismily at this difficult time
Prayers for you and your family

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