Wesley Alan Shipp
August 23, 1958 ~ September 8, 2014
Wesley Alan Shipp, 56, of Wyanet died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, in Effingham. Born Aug. 23, 1958, in LaSalle to Gordon W. and Minnie M. (Erickson) Shipp, he married Sandra L. Swearingen July 7, 1990, in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. She survives. He was a 1976 graduate of Wyanet High School. He was a truck driver for Ace Hardware Distribution Center in Princeton. He was a member of the Princeton Wesleyan Church for 28 years, Whitetails Unlimited and the softball church league. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Also surviving are two daughters, Angie (Terry) Summers of Yorkville and Ryane (Brandon) Barton of Plainfield; five grandchildren, Ben, Nate and Luke Summers, and Meryn and Piper Barton; and two brothers, Jeff (Ann) Shipp of Princeton and Randy (Kim) Shipp of Wyanet. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Princeton Wesleyan Church with Pastor Doug Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed the Princeton Wesleyan Church.
I went to high school with Wes and have many fond memories of our friendship. Jeff, you called me “wounded knee” as I had fallen at the skating rink and cracked my knee cap. I pray you all find peace of mind and heart and seek God’s comfort and strength. I wish I had the words that could help you all get through this, but I have the power of prayer I can give. Wes was my dear friend, and my heart is broken. I am so sorry.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Sandy and your family. Wes was a wonderful person, and will be missed by many.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wes was such a nice and thoughtful person. We were very fortunate to get to know the both of you. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I went to school with Wes and he was a true down to earth person and was kind to everyone. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
We are very saddened to hear of Wes’s passing. We thought the world of him. Always said hello when he saw us and would stop and chat. He was a great person with a great heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. I have many memories of competing on the ball diamond with Wes and also enjoyed sharing hunting stories with him. He was cut from the same cloth as his father and now Gordie has his favorite catcher again! Wes will be missed but not forgotten.
It is tough to see a classmate leave us. Apparently God had need for him Our condolences and prayers to the family. We wish you peace. RA
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we felt when hearing the news about losing Wes. We are here to support you in your grieving. With thoughts of peace, prayers and Blessings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sandy, and with your family at this difficult time. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort during this time.
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to the family
Sandy and family; I don’t think I will be able to make it to the services but know I am praying for you. Wes was a WONDERFUL man. He was kind, considerate, and always a gentleman. Spending weekends, and some weekdays, watching him play softball with Melba’s Tap, was so much fun! We could tell he enjoyed every minute. What an athlete! He was so good to the kids when they were little. He was good to everyone. Even though we didn’t see each other much, we could pick up from where we left even if it had been years. Please know he will be sadly missed, Hugs for you and the family Sandy!
My love and prayers go out to you Sandy and your family, also with Wes’s family. Wes was a huge blessing to me. We had so much fun rendezvousing with our small group and hanging out. Their are so many awesome memories.Wes was always their for me and my kids. He will be missed very much.
My thoughts & prayers are with your family in this very difficult time.You will be missed very much here.RIP.
I have no words.
I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss. Wes was always a great guy.Occasionally I would see him out on his Coke route & he still was the same Wes I remember from G.S.(Bureau Twp.), very friendly. My thoughts & prayers are with your whole family.
Wes was truly one of the great ones. Wes was one of my upperclassmen, never treated me wrong always friendly,only guy in school that could out run me. Respect is earned,Wes has mine.
So sad to hear of your loss. You are all close in my heart and prayers.
So very proud to call Wes my cousin. We had lots of good times together & will miss him so much like many of us. Will continue to live each day to the fullest & praise God through the storms. Love & Prayers
Cherish the memories ! Always in my heart!