Obituary of Gordon Robert Shiplett

GORDON ROBERT SHIPLETT August 22, 1927 – September 16, 2016 Gordon passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016 with his children by his side. Gordon was born in Edmonton on August 22, 1927. He was predeceased by his parents Howard Cecil Shiplett and Sarah Elizabeth Shiplett; his brother Everett Howard Shiplett; his wife June Ellen Shiplett; their son Rev. Jeffrey Shiplett; and his niece Heather Elaine Shiplett. He is survived by his children Cheryl (Harvey), Donna, Robert (Deborah), Mary-Ellen, William (Iona), Kathleen and Michael (Treena); daughter-in-law Ella; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his nephew David (Maggie) and the extended Scott and Shiplett families. While at his family’s Royal Dairies, Gordon won awards for his ice cream making. At work his colleagues credited him as a mechanical genius. While working as a manager and then as a special projects manager at Dairy Producers, he always found time to go camping and fishing with his children. Every time a child was born, Gordon would paint a room and make two chocolate cakes, one for the family and one for the hospital staff. For many years he was a Boy Scout leader and in later years he took many day trips with Michael, his youngest son and best bud. After retiring he was an active member of the Regina Beach Leisure Club, a First Responder until age 84, long time Mason, avid golfer, curler and badminton player. Gordon organized mini cribs for many years. His golf buddies and many friends will remember him as a man who loved to talk and a man who got things done. Gordon’s children and grandchildren would like to thank his friends and members of the Regina Beach United Church and Leisure Club who brought him soup and good company in his final weeks. They would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Pasqua Hospital, especially Dr. J. McHattie and Dr. J. Michel for their personal care and thoughtfulness. Gordon left a legacy in the work and efforts he made for his family and others. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held at Regina Beach Memorial Hall, 101 Centre Street, Regina Beach, SK, on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marjorie Kent officiating. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com