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Don Shippit
February 11, 1940 - March 11, 2022
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of long-time Oliver resident Don Shippit announce his passing on Friday March 11, 2022, at South Okanagan General Hospital.
Don is predeceased by his beloved wife Lil in March of 2018, parents John and Violet Shippit, and brother Billy.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, sons Dean, Glen (Dawn), and daughter Deanna (Steve) Nemeth, as well as his grandchildren John (Jessica), Amy (Shawn), Tyler, Ben, Dillon, Devon, Braedon and great-grandchildren Audrey and Elliott. He will also be cherished and remembered by all his family, including his in-laws Pam Blacklock, Kathy and Gerald MacDonald, Donna and Kirby Balfour, his nieces and nephews, as well as the extended Shippit and Chobotar families.
Don was born on February 11, 1940, on a farm in the town of Osoyoos. He grew up locally farming ground crop, livestock and eventually tree fruits with his family. After graduation from SOHS in Oliver in 1962, Don ventured to Vancouver where he spent several years at the head office of Standard Oil. He moved back to Oliver to marry his sweetheart, Lillian Davis and raise his family.
Don had a strong work ethic, high standards, and took pride in his many business endeavors. In the late 1960’s, he purchased and ran his orchard just south of Road 18, from there he also owned and operated several businesses through the years including, Home Oil in Osoyoos, Link hardware in Oliver and truck delivery services with, NOCA Dairy, Dairyland and Weston Breads. Don was also an active member of his community. He earned a Life Membership to the Oliver Kinsmen’s Club, and later joined the Oliver Lion’s Club where he was a treasurer and president during his years of service.
Don had a love of music and was an accomplished guitarist and violinist in his younger years. He had the pleasure of being part of a violin quartet that would play recitals on the big stage during his time in Vancouver. He always enjoyed the great outdoors, especially his camping days with Lil in their motorhome Winnie during their retirement together. After Lil’s passing, Don’s site at Jolly Lake became a favorite place of his, where he shared many laughs with his best friend Lew.
Don was a devoted family man. They were his pride and joy. His favorite place was sitting around the table with loved ones enjoying his favorite foods from his Ukrainian heritage. He loved and cherished all gatherings that brought everyone together, his friends included. Don was a people person who touched many lives through the years. His kind heart, jovial personality, and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all.
Don was a charitable man and gave to many organizations through the years. Donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of one’s choice.
A celebration of life will be held at the Oliver Alliance Church on Saturday April 9th at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception. Urn interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be left for the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: MARGARET LEASK
Relation: Old friend
Condolences to all the family, your dad was a wonderful man, he will be missed by many. He always had a smile and time for a chat.
From: Edwin M. Hopkins
Relation: Neighbour in youth
My condolences to Don’s family and friends. I remember Don from my youth, a few years older than me, living with his parents on their orchard just across Highway 97 from my father’s orchard.
From: Fiona Wood
Relation: Friend of some of the family.
Condolences to all the family.
From: Diana Warkentin
Relation: Went to school with his daughter Deanna
My sincerest condolences to your family. Mr Shippit always had a smile for me and was always very friendly.
From: Judy kelly
Relation: cousin
What a wonderful tribute to your dad. He certainly accomplished a lot in his life, but I’m confident his pride and joy was family. I have memories of the Shippit clan gathering at your grandparents orchard home(s) and Don playing guitar in his room. Keep his memories close. Unfortunately I’m unable to attend his Celebration of Life but I’m sure there will be laughter and tears. Take care, all of you. Sending much love.
From: Audrey and Mark Silbernagel
Relation: Friends of the family.
Dear Deanna, Steve and Family, We were so sorry to learn of your enormous loss with the passing of your Dad. Sincere condolences from our family to all of yours. Our thoughts are with you.
From: Pat & John Egyed
Relation: Old friends
We would like to send our condolences to all of Don’s family. We met your parents through the Kinsmen Club while we lived in Oliver in 1966/67, and we became very good friends. Later during the mid 1990’s I was one of the nurses looking after your Dad while he was in the Penticton hospital. We later met them while camping at the Okanagan Lake campground and had a great time remembering old times in Oliver. Your parents visited me while I was in the hospital ICU and brought me a little stuffed toy kittycat which I still keep at my bedside and will always treasure. Your Mom and Dad were very special people and will be missed by all who knew them.
From: Linda and Ken Nunweiler
Relation: father of a friend
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. Our sympathies to all of your family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
April 9, 2022
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Oliver Alliance Church
6835 Leighton Crescent
Oliver, BC Canada
A celebration of life will be held at the Oliver Alliance Church on Saturday April 9th at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception. Urn interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
6835 Leighton Crescent
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Don was a charitable man and gave to many organizations through the years. Donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of one’s choice.
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