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Georgia Jane Shipp, 71, passed away May 10, suddenly, of a heart attack. Jane was born in Shreveport, LA, and spent most of her adult life in New Mexico, first in Tucumcari, and later in various locations on the Navajo reservation while serving as a teacher and administrator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. While in Flagstaff, AZ, she completed her Masters degree in teaching English as a Second Language. She lived in Albuquerque several times, and served as Chief Education Officer for Kirkland Air Force Base. She received the Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women in 1990. After retiring from federal service, she lived for a short time in Bosque Farms, and then returned to Albuquerque. She served as a Commissioner on the New Mexico State Board of Higher Education. She cherished the friends she made while working on the Navajo reservation and while in Albuquerque. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, and playing with her grandchildren in recent years. She is survived by her children, David S. Dabau, Jo-Lynne Noble, Patrick S. Shipp, and Kristan J. Cole; her grandchildren Sierra and Haley Cole, Katie and Allie Noble and Cassady Sky Dabau; her sister, Dixie L. Johnson; and her nephews, Ben and Brad Rosenblum. The family will host a celebration of Jane's life on Monday, May 14 from 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Association.
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