Ervin Shipman

Ervin Shipman of Port Orchard, Washington died December 1, 2004 in Bremerton, Washington. He was 77. He was born October 29, 1927 in Bear Mountain, Washington to William B. and Katherine (Meissen) Shipman. He married Teresa Trainer in Chelan, Washington on July 1, 1951. Ervin attended Lakeside School in Chelan, Washington. He worked as a Flange Turner at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Ervin enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, family, children & grandchildren and friends. He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard, Washington. Ervin is survived by sons - Steven Shipman (& wife, Karen) of Ohio, Michael Shipman (& wife, Sandra) of Gig Harbor, Washington, Mark Shipman of Mt. Vernon, Washington; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers and 3 sisters. Visitations will be held at Rill Chapel's Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard, Washington on Saturday, December 4, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. - noon and on Monday, December 6, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. A Mass will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Sunset Lane Memorial Park in Port Orchard, Washington on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: NW Lions Foundation 901 Boren Ave., Ste 810 Seattle, WA 98104 or Call (206) 682-8500