Genevieve Marie Shippy, age 98, died Monday, May 8.
She enjoyed tending to her garden, both flowers and vegetables, and spending time with her family.
Genevieve is survived by her children Kathleen (David) Brookins, John “Phil” (Shirley) Shippy, Kenneth (Julie) Shippy, Norman (Brenda) Shippy; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Wert, Marilyn Schnepp; and many extended relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shippy; parents Joe and Ida Bloomstrom; daughter, Janice Shippy; granddaughter, Allison Shippy; brothers Chuck Bloomstrom, Harold Bloomstrom, Carol Bloomstrom; and brother-in-law, Dick Schnepp.
Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home (Dorr Chapel), 4330 18th St. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home (Dorr Chapel), with visitation one hour prior. Genevieve will be laid to rest at Floral View Memorial Gardens next to John.
In memory of Genevieve and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
