Jack J. Shipman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jack J. Shipman of Painesville, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jack left this world on May 6, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Loretta Shipman (Jones); his son Douglas Shipman; his son-in-law Avery Ford; his parents, Lloyd Shipman and Mae Shipman (Crouse); his in-laws, Leo and Anna Jones; his siblings, Donald Shipman, Pauline Kennin, Ruby McCauley and Velma Fox; his brother-in-law Leo Jones, Jr.; and his cousins, Mary Skinner and Robert Green.

He is survived by: his daughters, Chris Wise (Merle) of York, PA and Donna Shipman of Painesville; his daughter-in-law Tami Baker (Dan) of Painesville; his grandchildren, Philip Ford (Bethany), Rachelle Ford, Dillon Shipman and Jacob Shipman; his great grandchildren, Eithen Ford and Bella Ford; and his brother Cyrus Shipman (Ella). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to request that donations be made to Samaritan's Purse helping those in the US and around the world in times of disaster (samaritanspurse.org).