Although we knew it was coming, it is still very hard to accept. Jeanne Shipman, a beloved wife of 54 years, mother, grandmother, nurse, educator, and dedicated community volunteer, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, after a long slow decline from Alzheimers.
She was born in Buffalo, NY, to the late Robert and Peggy Haist. Jeanne was the loving sister of Anne Dougherty and Ruth Berkshire. Jeanne loved spending time with her family, especially her husband Frank. They met through the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, NY and married in 1970. Together they raised two children, Scott Shipman and Susan Shingledecker, and delighted in their three grandchildren, Andrew, Peter, and Nina.
Jeanne made significant contributions in healthcare and education with an RN and an EdD from SUNY Buffalo. She was dedicated to training the next generation of nurses passionate about patient care. Jeanne's volunteerism knew no bounds. She would happily say “Yes” whenever organizations she cared about asked. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngtown, NY serving in both the choir and church leadership. She volunteered at Niagara Falls Country Club for the Porter Cup. She was a member of the Junior League of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Children’s Hospital Aid Board, and served on their Board of Trustees for Nichols School. Jeanne served the homeless and low income communities of Niagara Falls, NY, Prescott, AZ, and Lake Tahoe over her lifetime serving countless meals and volunteering at thrift shops benefiting those in need in Buffalo and Incline Village, NV.
Jeanne loved the outdoors, from skiing and camping adventures in New York and Colorado to hiking and kayaking in Prescott and Lake Tahoe. She hiked the Grand Canyon on multiple occasions and skied until the age of 81! Friends fondly remember Jeanne's infectious smile, generosity, and unwavering kindness, traits that illuminated every room she entered and touched the lives of everyone she met.
A celebration of Jeanne's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, reflecting Jeanne's passion for health care and her desire to find a cure for this disease.
Donations of any amount will be greatfully appreciated.
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