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Clyde Norman "Jack" Shipp, 87, passed away peacefully January 14, 2002 at the Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell, NM. He was born October 6, 1914 on the family farm near Atlanta, Missouri. During his early adult life, he worked as a welder for heavy machinery manufacturers and played professional baseball in the Midwest for several years. In 1942, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and served his country with distinction as a noncommissioned officer during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War, retiring in 1968 with over 26 years of service. Upon retirement, Jack returned to the small but lively Hummingbird Ranch with his devoted wife, Toni, where they spent many happy years tending their menagerie of livestock. During these years they made numerous friendships with others sharing their love of animals. He is survived by two sons, W.R. Shipp and wife, Jackie of Las Cruces, NM; Jack N. Shipp of Mesa, AZ; and three grandchildren, Marc Shipp of Las Cruces, NM, Cindy Stone of Ft. Collins, CO and Billyjak Shipp of Carr, CO. He was preceded in death in 1992 by Ninnes Neola"Toni" Shipp, his beloved wife and constant companion. A brief Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Ballard Funeral Chapel, 910 South Main, Roswell, NM. (505-622-1121). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
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