Marjorie E. Shipp, age 79, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City.
She was born Blanche Halvari on November 16, 1931 in Missoula, Montana and adopted by Harley and Lennice (Horton) Wright in December of 1931. She attended school in Baker, Montana through the 6th grade then moved to Miles City for one year. She then moved to Terry in 1945 and graduated from Terry High School in 1949. She worked for the Mountain Bell Phone Company as a telephone operator from 1950 to 1956. On April 28, 1956 she married Larry Shipp the Jeweler in Terry. To this union, three children were born, two daughters Laurie and Marla and a son Gregory. They moved to Miles City in August of 1969 and Marjorie did babysitting and later worked for St. Vincent de Paul as a volunteer and them manager from 1981 to 2003.
Marjorie enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, crocheting and music. She also enjoyed collecting cookie jars over the years.
Marjorie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Shipp of Miles City, MT; two daughters: Laurie (Mike) Green of Lancaster, CA and Marla (Mark) Rasengren of Lyndonville, VT; a son, Gregory Shipp and his companion Kei Okushi of Danville, KY; seven grandchildren: Shawn Green, Shereen Green, Jamie Joy Green, Kristen Rasengren, Branden Rasengren and Meagen Rasengren and Ryan Okushi. She was preceeded in death by her father and mother.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran´s Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
08:00 to 17:00
Tuesday November 8, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Eastern Montana State Veteran Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
08:00 to 17:00
Tuesday November 8, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Eastern Montana State Veteran Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Carol Larsen says
I was sorry to see this today, Larry, but I know she is in good hands now. Know that I am thinking about you.
Barbara Shipp Nicholas says
Although I have not personally met you, my father, Walter, was a cousin of Larry’s and my husband and I enjoyed visiting your folks at Hay Springs. We send our sympathy at your loss.
Megan (Berg) King says
I went to high school with Greg, and I just wanted to tell you all how sorry I am for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Shereen says
Grandma,
Words can’t begin to express how special you and our memories are to me. From cooking in the kitchen next to you, sneaking into the treat/sweets cabinet (when you were in the other room), spending hours playing cards and laughing at grandpa while he was watching boxing (swinging at the air). Your sweet disposition and loving kindness to others/strangers continues to shine strongly through your daughter, Laurie and hopeful me. I miss you.
Shereen
N.Luther says
I worked with Margie at St Vincent De Paul. She was always kind and patient no matter who she dealt with. For her family-my sympathy.
Nancy
Betty Schueler Kusler says
Sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. I went to school with her when she lived in Baker. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Betty Kusler, Baker, MT
louise baugatz says
i will miss marjorie very much. i will miss the talks we had when we meet at the stores. our prayers are with you and your family. i will always remember mr and mrs shipp for being such perfect couple.
BONNIE ASHLEY CURRAN says
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Okushi (Grandson) says
It was nice knowing Marjorie, even though she didn’t remember me at the end.
She was always nice to me.