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for James Shipman
Joe Bach KD '71
October 3, 2023
Mr. Shipman was a fine cotton pickin' gentleman. I remember fondly his occasional Geography Bee's. They were fun and I still recall much of what I learned.I'll bet you're enjoying the O's this season. Go O's!!!
VIN AND FRAN LETO
November 20, 2014
SANDY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHT AND PRAYERS
Pete Perez
October 23, 2014
Sandy and Family, My love and prayers go out to you. Jim was a great man and it was such a honor to have known him. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a habitat home building project. And it was been such a joy since. He will truly be missed. Heaven received one great man. The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy, that Joy was having the pleasure of knowing Jim. God Bless!
October 14, 2014
Sandy,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Peace and love,
Daune Wynn
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Mary Childress-Jones
October 10, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. We have many wonderful memories of Jim and family. Our prayers are with all of you.
October 10, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Krout-Althoff
October 9, 2014
Sandy & family
Thoughts and prayers from all of York Habitat for Humanity supporters, volunteers and staff. We were blessed to have Jim as part of housing ministry for so many years.
Jeff Stratmeyer ('82)
October 9, 2014
One of my favorite teachers from KD. I was shocked and saddened by his loss...but, judging by the messages on this site, he apparently had a big impact on me and many other KD grads. Rest in peace and prayers to the Shipman family.
Tina Hess
October 9, 2014
Our love and prayers to Sandy and family. Kaitlyn and I always enjoyed interacting with Jim. She especially loved when he would ask her about her sports . He will surely be missed!
Tina and Kaitlyn
October 9, 2014
Dear Sandy, Jean, and Keith,
Neil and I send to you all our deepest sympathies. We have many fond memories of Jim, and we will never forget him.
Love,
Nancy and Neil
October 9, 2014
Dear Sandy, Jean,and Keath,
Neil and I extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. We have many fond memories that we will always hold very dear to us.
Love,
Nancy and Neil
Art & Carolyn McGinnis
October 9, 2014
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to Sandy and family and to all the lives touched by Jim.
Jim, we will miss you.
October 9, 2014
Many blessings to Jim's family and friends. Sandy, I thank you and Jim for all the visits to Lowes where we could talk about Navy and Kennard-Dale days. To leave a legacy of his life in so many minds he will never be forgotten.
Joan Hastings-Walters Class "71
Patsy (Radigan) Keller
October 9, 2014
Mr. Shipman was tough but fair. In addition to learning a lot about other worlds and cultures - which I took to heart when I lived in France - he also taught me a learning lesson in how I answered on tests. I always put the correct answer first then often second guessed myself and erased putting the wrong answer. He gave me credit for the original correct answers. RIP and prayers to the family.
Patsy (Radigan) Keller '82
Jim Rogers
October 9, 2014
I thought he was a great teacher I had him in the early 1970's he coached me in football and I had him in several classes through 1974 he was tough but fair he taught me some life lessons in his coaching.My prayers are with his family through this time.
Pam Spivey (KD 1981
October 8, 2014
Loved him as a teacher. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Stephanie (Britton) Clark (KD Class of 1981)
October 8, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Shipman family. Mr. Shipman was a wonderful teacher who truly enjoyed teaching his students. Lots of good memories from that corner classroom at KD.
Linda
October 8, 2014
I was very shy in school but he was a kind instructor. I enjoyed his classes... and his wit. After all these years, he remains one of my favorite memories of KD. My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Jen Doudrick
October 8, 2014
Dear Sandy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Jim has touched many of us through the years at Faith and will be deeply missed.
Katie Burton (KD class of 1994)
October 7, 2014
He was a wonderful teacher. It was a great honor and pleasure to have him as a teacher.
Valda Vanover-Tull
October 7, 2014
I went to Kennard-Dale, grad of 66 and I knew Mr. Shipman from there. He came to where I work and I fitted him with his eyeglasses. We chatted several times about the old days. I am so happy I got to reconnect with him after so many years. I will miss him. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Tammy Wise, Class of 1980
October 7, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Shipman! You brought a real joy of learning to your classroom and a sense of compassion to athletics. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Kelly McCauslin
October 7, 2014
Dear Mrs. Shipman and Family,
Our family is heartbroken to hear of Mr. Shipman's passing. We have always had the utmost adoration for his knowledge and love of history. It was a gift he passed onto us and our children, as well. I also had the pleasure of working with him as a coach while he was the Athletic Director. I am so very glad he and I were able to have a lengthy phone conversation a while ago and catch up on each other's lives. He has left an imprint on all of us that he has touched, that was his job and he did it remarkably well.
Kelly (Wales) McCauslin and Family
Jay Wolfe (KD Class of 79)
October 7, 2014
With my sincere sympathy to the family. Many great memories of Mr. Shipman in class and the halls of KD and when he worked for my dad painting over the summer. He was a great teacher and influence to many over the years. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Jeff Hersey
October 7, 2014
Our sincere sympathies to the Shipman family. Jim was a colleague, a friend, a mentor, and a dedicated teacher. He was the Athletic Director when he still had to teach 5 classes and get an hour or so for what is now a full time job as an AD. He was the kind of person that made others want to teach.
craig nicholson
October 7, 2014
Rest in peace
Wendy miller
October 7, 2014
Jim will be missed I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting him
October 7, 2014
Sandy, You are in our prayers, Gena Hoke Richardson
Jackie Windon
October 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Shipman will always hold a special place in my heart. He was so very adept at bringing out the hidden treasures in his student's minds and hearts. Looking back I can see the wisdom, but at the time, I bashfully blossomed with confidence that resides with me still. Heaven will never welcome a sweeter teacher and earth will never lose a dearer soul. Class of '76
Heather Myers
October 6, 2014
Sandy, I send my prayers to you and your family. Jim will be missed by the Devers family. We thank you for your years of service and dedication to our students and school. Devers will miss Mr. Shipman.
Melody Hoffman
October 6, 2014
Much blessings and comfort to your family in this time of loss. I am sure you will be carrying your stick and sharing your political views with those in Heaven ;) God bless us all that have been taught a good lesson or two by you!
Tina Griffith (Class of 87)
October 6, 2014
My condolences to the family. Mr. Shipman was a great teacher to the Kennard-Dale family. RIP.
Randy Blevins
October 6, 2014
I feel so blessed to have had Mr. Shipman during my years at K D. He had a very positive influence on us every day, may god bless!
Joe Bach-KD 71
October 6, 2014
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Shipman. Though he was rather tenacious on the football field, off the field he was a pretty funny man.Who else remembers his "Geography Bees"? As a diehard O's fan, I wish he could have seen what they're doing. He was a fine "cotton pickin" man who will be missed
Pamela Royse (friend of Jean)
October 6, 2014
Mr. Shipman,
It was always so nice talking to you when you visited KY. You raised a caring daughter. I have been praying that God blesses your family during their time of loss. I know they look forward to meeting you in heaven some day. God bless!
Tina
October 6, 2014
RIP, Mr Shipman, I had u in school , class of 79" taught me a lot ,to the famliy keep the good memories
Amber Gladfelter Krieg
October 6, 2014
RIP Mr. Shipman.You are a part of many memories I have of homeroom, track, cheerleading, Varsity Club, etc.
Beth Flaharty-Stevens KD Class of '84
October 6, 2014
Thinking of Mr. Shipman and his family at this time of loss. And, what a small yet wonderful world in that after high school I had the pleasure of working with and becoming good friends with his daughter Jean. The entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mr. Shipman. You will be missed.
Jess Doudrick
October 6, 2014
Jim was such a thoughtful, generous, caring man. His faith family will miss him deeply.
October 6, 2014
Dear Sandy, i am holding you and your family in prayer during this difficult time. I will not forgot Jim's soft spoken words of wisdom and his beautiful smile.
Bonnie Whittier
mike williams
October 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois Hess
October 6, 2014
To Sandra,Keith, Jean and Daniel...so sorry for your loss. We have enjoyed spending more time with you lately. You all have such a love for people. Jim will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Kilgore
October 6, 2014
I enjoyed my classes with Mr. Shipman at KD. It looks like he continued to be an educator and volunteer upon his retirement. May he RIP. I wish he could have seen the O's go to the World Series before his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Darlene Walker
October 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Jim.
May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Renee McKinnon
October 6, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Shipman! I remember the time I made you laugh in class. You had a great laugh. With deepest sympathy to your loving family and friends.
Karen (Kulinski) Edwards
October 6, 2014
Many great memories of Mr. Shipman at KD. I was his student helper when he was athletic director. He had a great sense of humor and made positive impressions on many young lives. Sorry for your loss.
--Karen, KD Class of '85
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