1932
2017
Shipley, George Marcus
George Marcus Shipley of Dallas,TX passed away at the age 84 on August 9, 2017. Born December 7,1932 to Albert M Shipley and Freida McLennan Shipley in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from Bend High School in 1951, served in the United States Navy from 1952 -1956 and graduated from Long Beach State with a BS in Business and Engineering. Owner of Handling Equipment Corp. George is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Freida, sister Laura Archuletta, brother Charles Shipley and nephew Jimmy Thompson.
George is survived by his wife of 58 years Jean Fichtelman Shipley, his son David Killeen and wife, Charlotte, son Tim Shipley, daughter Jill Shipley, granddaughter Jennifer Killeen, grandson Greg Killeen and wife Amber, great grandchildren Shane and Kyndal. His sisters Sally Thompson and husband Jim, Leona Shipley, and Mary Pederson and husband Dave and his many nieces, nephews and their families.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation in loving memory of George Shipley.
Arrangements under the direction of Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, Dallas, TX.
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August 16, 2017
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to George Marcus Shipley our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for George. To George it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Navy. George, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to George's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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