William Shipp

William Ira "Bill" Shipp of Belgrade, Missouri departed this life on October 11, 2011 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of ninety five years and six days. He was born on October 5, 1916 at Belgrade, Missouri a son to the late John Henry Shipp and Bessie (Henderson) Shipp.

Bill graduated from Belgrade High School in 1935.
Bill was united in marriage to Golda Mae Baker in 1938 . Bill and Golda were blessed with 4 children, Billy, Bobbie Lou, Sue and Jack.

He went into farming at a very young age. He managed Clear Creek Stock Farm for 25 years, he also was the care taker for the Calvin Mason Farm, Cole Farm and did all of the hay work for Bob Turner's Farm. He enjoyed many years of farming and farmers young and old came to him for advice. Although there was not much money to be made in farming, it was what Bill loved to do.

Bill was a member of the Belgrade United Methodist Church, ASC Board Member, Charter Member of Valley Lions Club, Board Member of Washington County Hospital and Board Member of the Valley School District. Bill worked hard for many years to serve his community.

Bill had many trades. He worked as a Blacksmith and shod many horses; worked as a barber for Willie Mason and was a farmer and janitor.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Golda Mae (Baker) Shipp; son Billy Shipp; daughter Bobbie Lou Shipp; three brothers Jesse Shipp, Russell Shipp, infant baby brother; two sisters Eunice Duty and Dorothy Baker.

Those who remain to mourn his passing are a son Jack (Myra) Shipp of Belgrade; daughter Sue (Jesse) Jarvis of Belgrade; three brothers Lawrence (Lucille) Shipp of Potosi; Henry (Norma) Shipp of Cape Girardeau; Charles (Sarah) Shipp of O'Fallon; five grandchildren Steve (Lisa) Jarvis; Vickie (Tom) Maxwell; Jaime (Jeff) Seaman; Jacklyn (Joe) Treece; Jennifer (Jason) Mallinson; nine great grandchildren Kayla, Taylor and Kaitlyn Jarvis, Chad and Katie Sue Maxwell, Kayelynn and Michaela Treece, Jeremiah and baby Seaman due in April; many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services conducted on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 1 PM at the Belgrade United Methodist Church with Pastor Brenda West and Rev. Mike Jarvis officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Larry Yount, Tom Maxwell, Steve Jarvis, Jeff Seaman, Joe Treece and Jason Mallinson.

Interment and final prayers were held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Belgrade United Methodist Church Building Fund.