“My condolences to the shippy family. I ran across this while searching for something else. I know what a great family this is and am so sorry for...Read More »
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1 of 54 | Posted by: Cole Pyck - Fort Wayne, IN
“My sympathies to Gary's family. I had not known about his passing until now. And I had no idea that he had brain cancer. I will always remember Gary...Read More »
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2 of 54 | Posted by: Matt Sheets - Huntertown, IN
“We had lunch today at the beach and at 2:00 raised our glasses to Gary...RIP our friend...
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3 of 54 | Posted by: Sally and John Farrell
“Maureen, So sorry to read of Gary's passing; please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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4 of 54 | Posted by: Cheryl Lapp - work friend
“Shippy family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Gary was so kind and helpful to help me when my husband died 5 yrs ago of brain...Read More »
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5 of 54 | Posted by: Sue Bulmahn - ft wayne, IN
“To all of Gary's family,
What fun memories I have of Gary. His life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. Hold tight to those memories for...Read More »
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6 of 54 | Posted by: Sheri Cutler - Martin, GA
“Maureen and family,
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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7 of 54 | Posted by: Tim and Deanna Beauchot - Albion, IN
“Maureen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband/father's passing. Maureen, I haven't seen you for several years after working with you at...Read More »
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8 of 54 | Posted by: Gretchen Shellabarger - Leo, IN
“Larry & I were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I will always remember Gary
because of his wonderful smile, bright sparkling eyes, and his...Read More »
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9 of 54 | Posted by: Elaine (Hodge) Bolinger
“We were so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. We will be out of town and unable to visit or attend the funeral. It was nice to be able to talk with...Read More »
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10 of 54 | Posted by: Jim and Erin Magnuson - Waterloo, IN
“Dear Maureen and family, Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Gary. I know he enjoyed life to the fullest. I remember at our last...Read More »
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11 of 54 | Posted by: Kathy Degitz - Garrett, IN
“My Dearest Brother,
You have been such a great role model, brother, son, father, grandfather, and friend to all of us. I am so fortunate to have...Read More »
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12 of 54 | Posted by: Doug Shippy - Lexington, KY
“Please accept all our prayers and sympathies in your loss, Maureen.
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13 of 54 | Posted by: Jayne Thrush Scheumann - Auburn, IN
“My most sad condolences to Gary's entire family. He truely was a great person with an old soul. His wisdom and faith will live on. Whenever we...Read More »
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14 of 54 | Posted by: Mark Ellert - Garrett, IN
“Dear Shippy Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for the passing of Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this...Read More »
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15 of 54 | Posted by: Curtis Wilcox - Chicago, IL
“Maureen and family, I am so sorry to hear that Gary has passed. I had the pleasure of getting to know him from the inside out over the past few...Read More »
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16 of 54 | Posted by: Mary Riemen
“Doug, Ned, Bev, Maureen, Greg & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Gary! You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond...Read More »
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17 of 54 | Posted by: Doug Kelham - Fishers, IN
“Maureen and Family-
Even though it's been a very long time since I have seen you and Gary, I have been getting an occasional update and praying...Read More »
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18 of 54 | Posted by: Kathy Lohmeyerr - Clearwater, FL
“Bev, Ned and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that in the coming days you find the comfort that you need. Know that our hearts...Read More »
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19 of 54 | Posted by: Stephanie Kelly, Jeff Schlueter and Family - MA
“The Shippy family has been one of the best group of people that me and the kids have ever had the opportunity to be with. Through sports and the...Read More »
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20 of 54 | Posted by: Mark Leavitt - Fort Wayne, IN
“Greg, Susie, Maureen, Mr & Mrs. Shippy and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling with the loss of Gary! I remember...Read More »
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21 of 54 | Posted by: Sharon Matthews - Wilmington, NC
“Maureen and Eric and Tyler,
Gary was always so happy, he had a huge smile and great sense of humor. We worked together for many years at North...Read More »
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22 of 54 | Posted by: Karen Baker - Huntertown, IN
“We will will always remember our get togathers, Christmas time, Holidays, Birthdays . We will always have fond memories when we were together. Our...Read More »
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23 of 54 | Posted by: Ernie & Phyllis Ladd - FT Wayne, IN
“Maureen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Gary's family during this difficult time . Gary was a great guy and will be greatly...Read More »
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24 of 54 | Posted by: Jo Ellen Owens Geurts - Edmond, OK
“Dad,
Thank you for all the great memories you left with your family and thank you for being a father I was able to learn so much from. I could not...Read More »
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25 of 54 | Posted by: Eric Shippy - Fort Wayne, IN
“Dear Hertha,
Please know that you and Gary's entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mat God be with you at this time,
In Sympathy,
...Read More »
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26 of 54 | Posted by: Linda Speakman-Yerick - Rome City, IN
“Maureen you and the family are in my prayers. I enjoyed working with Gary
at North American for many years.
Christal
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27 of 54 | Posted by: Christal Buse - Auburn, IN
“I can remember the first time I met the "Shippey Clan" down in Marco - I was late as usual to dinner and when I arrived I was horrified to see some...Read More »
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28 of 54 | Posted by: Michele Rouff - Marco Island, FL
“I am sorry for your loss; Gary will be greatly missed; thinking of you all during this difficult time;
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29 of 54 | Posted by: Nancy Thom - Nicholasville, KY
“Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family. May happy memories carry you through this...Read More »
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30 of 54 | Posted by: Greg & Pam Bump - New Lenox, IL
“Maureen, our prayers are for you and your family at the loss of Gary. We certainly enjoyed every encounter with both of you. He will be missed. ...Read More »
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31 of 54 | Posted by: sharon and bob muhn
“A huge loss of a great man and friend. Gary was a fighter and a man whose kindness and compassion for the folks he cared about transcended him into...Read More »
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32 of 54 | Posted by: Jeff and Heather Amstutz - IN
“Maureen,
Just our sympathy from my family to yours.
Wishing God's peace for you and your family.
Julie
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33 of 54 | Posted by: Julie Jeffery-Chamberlain - FL
“Doug,
The Paul Laurence Dunbar Softball family is thinking of you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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34 of 54 | Posted by: Mike Shanks - Lexington, KY
“We're very sorry to hear of your devastating loss.
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35 of 54 | Posted by: Ron and Pam Stopher - Fort Wayne, IN
“Maureen & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories if you and Gary from back in High School. Knowing the type of guy he was then...Read More »
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36 of 54 | Posted by: Carol Redmond Hartshorn - IA
“Our memory is of all the good times that the three of us had together putting laughter at its best. There are so many and on our trip down here to...Read More »
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37 of 54 | Posted by: Greg Shippy& Doug - Auburn, IN
“Dear Maureen, Eric and Steph, Tyler, Bev and Ned, Doug, Greg and Susie, John and I are so deeply sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We have often...Read More »
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38 of 54 | Posted by: Sally and John Farrell - IN
“I have so many wonderful memories of Gary, I don't know where to begin... One of my fondest memories happened not too long ago. I was sitting at...Read More »
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39 of 54 | Posted by: Jennifer Vanderpool - Fort Wayne, IN
“You will truly be missed coach. There were many things I learned from you on and off the basketball court, and for that I will always be grateful. ...Read More »
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40 of 54 | Posted by: Trent Diller - Leo, IN
“My condolences to the Shippy family. Gary (Coach) was a one of a kind coach, father, and family friend. He was a winner in all aspects of life and...Read More »
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41 of 54 | Posted by: Scott Hoch - IN
“Gary was an inspiration and showed such courage.
You will be missed and our thought's and Prayers are to your family.
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42 of 54 | Posted by: Don and Karen Oberkier - Auburn, IN
“Maureen, so sorry to hear of your loss May God bless you and your family with many great memories of Gary. I'm sure we'll see each other soon while...Read More »
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43 of 54 | Posted by: Ralph & Sandy Tuttle - Fort Wayne, IN
“Uncle Gary,
There are so many ways to describe you and so many memories to tell about. You were so very loved by not only each and every member of...Read More »
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44 of 54 | Posted by: Cassidy Shippy - Barbourville, KY
“Oh how you will be so missed Uncle Gary. There are so many wonderful words that describe the type of person you are and just as many memories to...Read More »
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45 of 54 | Posted by: Michelle Shippy - Indianapolis, IN
“Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
It is...Read More »
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46 of 54 | Posted by: Joanne & Joe Magliaro - TX
“I always felt Gary Shippy to be a man of strong moral character. As a classmate, I appreciated how Gary always spoke to me and went out of his way to...Read More »
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47 of 54 | Posted by: Susan Letizia Yingling - IN
“Gary, Maureen, Eric and Tyler - you have been like family to me since I can remember. I will forever cherish the fond memories of get togethers and...Read More »
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48 of 54 | Posted by: Kelley (Hostetler) Flores - TX
“He was a man that had a heart of gold. He would do anything for anybody. There was so much that I learned from you. All of our memories we shared...Read More »
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49 of 54 | Posted by: Justin Shippy - Fort Wayne, IN
“Gary Shippy was a man who was always an encourager. He would bring joy and showcase love to those that were around him. Gary was always uplifting...Read More »
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50 of 54 | Posted by: Andrew Paino - Fort Wayne, IN
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maureen and the boys and their families as well to Aunt Hertha. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Love Jeanne and...Read More »
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51 of 54 | Posted by: Jeanne and Steve McNeal - PA
“Gary,
You were the BEST Father-in-law, I could ever ask for and a wonderful grandpa to our girls. I know they will miss you so much. It is my...Read More »
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52 of 54 | Posted by: Stephanie SHippy - Fort Wayne, IN
“Our thoughts and prayers to the Shippy family. We live forever in loving memories.
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53 of 54 | Posted by: Dan & Julie Farrimond Fort Wayne
“Uncle Gary You Will Be Missed We All Love You And You Will Always And Forever Be In My Heart! I LOVE YOU!!
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54 of 54 | Posted by: Alex Shippy - Bimble, Ky, KY
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