James Ernest Shipka Obituary

In loving memory of James Ernest Shipka (Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta), who departed this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 90. James Ernest leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Sass (Luc); his father Don Getty (Ken Shipka); his grandfather Walter; and his mother Marilyn Williams of Lethbridge. He is survived by: his wife Audrey; his son Ken; his sister Elsie; his son Walter; his brothers, Peter and Eddie; his aunt Margaret; his cousin Louise; his friend Jim; his stepfather Walter; his niece Chris; and his sister Joanne. He is also survived by parents and several siblings.

Following this, he pursued careers in construction, Rubenfeld Synergy, and multiple health-related network marketing companies before retiring during COVID in 2020.