Duane Shipman passed away on December 11th following a short illness. Duane was born on December 14th, 1937 in Eugene, Oregon the third child of Elmyra and Richard Shipman. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Upon discharge he met and married his wife (Arlee) of 53 years. Duane and family relocated to Helena in 1971 and established Shipman Brothers Masonry. As a businessman and craftsman, Duane took pride in all the relationships he established and left his mark on many buildings in Helena and across the state of Montana.
Upon retirement, Duane could be found doing many things. Among his favorites was spending time with his 8 grandkids, fishing and especially pheasant hunting in Eastern Montana, where he spent a lot of his time.
Duane is preceded in death by, his mother (Elmira), father (Richard), brother (Donald), sister (Carol Lee) and is survived by his wife Arlee, sons Dan, Dustin (Kasia)and daughter Diana (Jim), sister Marion and brother Richard.
Cremation has taken place and as per Duane’s request a celebration of life will be held at Jorgenson’s in Helena Thursday December 18th at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in his name to either: Pheasants Forever, P.O. Box 2165, Helena, MT 59806 or Fort Harrison, VA Medical center, 3687 Veterans Drive , PO Box 1500, Fort Harrison, MT 59636.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18, 2014
Joregenson's Inn and Suites
1714 11th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18, 2014
Joregenson's Inn and Suites
1714 11th Avenue
Helena , Montana 59601
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Ed McKnight says
Dan and Shipman family, so sorry to hear of Duane’s passing.
Ed McKnight and (Idaho) family.
Angie (Chambers) Lewis says
Diane, Arlee, Dan, Dustin and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Duane was in my store a few months ago. Over the years he comes in every few years and has us embroider a few hats – one with a dog and one with a pheasant. Each time he comes in I am flooded with memories of my childhood and all the time Jerry and I spent at your house, at the Fair, and with your family. Even though so many years have past I have always treasured those times. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Angie
Dick Anderson says
I was just talking about Duane Friday morning with one of our superintendents Josh Mullaney. Duane may be gone but is certainly not forgotten. I loved Duane and Don. They were what construction is about. They worked hard, did a great job, their word was gold, they were extremely reliable, and they played hard when work was done.
I had some great time with the two of them and their memories will live on.
I know Duane and Don are causing mischief together right now! It was always ‘Duane and Don’ and when we talked about them. They are together again like they should be. They were absolutely the best.
Michele Jacobsen Faure says
Shipman Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Duane. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Michele
Greg & Tracey Sodt says
To all Duane’s family, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss! We always looked forward to seeing and visiting Duane during hunting season here in Richey! Praying for you all in these hard times! ~Greg and Tracey
Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Tom Juhl says
Work with Duane and Don on many jobs great guy, his craftsmanship will be missed…..
Michelle (Nicolay) Ibach says
Dan and Family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Although it’s been many years, I still have fond memories of Duane!
Michelle