Boise-James L Shippy, age 85, passed away at home after prolonged illness on Sept 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Caldwell, Idaho on June 9, 1937, to Carroll and Edna Shippy. He attended Parma elementary school, moving to Boise in 1956, attending and graduating from Boise high school in 1957.
He married Patricia Bruneel, whom he met and dated for 4 years, and they were married Sept 24, 1960, and would have celebratedtheir63rd wedding anniversary.
He joined the Army reserves in Boise at age 17, receiving a field commission to Lieutenant in 1963, where eventually serving as a major with special forces in Vietnam. He received the purple heart and several other distinguished medals. He retired from the Army National Guard in 1978,
He was employed by Boise Police Dept for 38 years, where he was assigned to several special assignments, and was a member of the Boise Police department pistol team. He retired as a sergeant. In addition to his career, he enjoyed raising Arabian horses, spending time with his grandchildren, and being an all-around handyman. He was also member of St Mary’s Church.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Gina (Ric) Wilson of eagle, id, son Patrick (Stormi) Shippy of Meridian, grandsons Alex (Kelsey) Shippy, Stephen Shippy, Patrick Jerard Shippy, Deric Wilson, Blake Krueger of Arizona, granddaughter Linlee Shippy, and niece Nancy Shippy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Edna Shippy, brother Robert Shippy and sister-in law Marian Shippy, and nephew Dan Shippy.
Military services will be at the Veterans Cemetery Sept 22, 2022, at 10 am. Great appreciation to the Boise VA and First Choice Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boise Humane Society, and the Special Olympics.
A committal service will be held, 10:00 am, Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Dr., Boise, Idaho. Open house after from 11:30-1:30 at his home.
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Myrna Harris says
September 19, 2022 at 6:23 pmI worked with Sgt. Shippy from 1975 until he retired in 1998. He was always very professional, but approachable as well and great to work with. I am currently the Vice President of the Idaho Retired Law Enforcement Association, of which Sgt. Shippy was a member, and have several work pictures of him from ‘back in the day’. The association will order a paver, in Sgt Shippy’s name, and have it placed at the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial. Please reach out to me and I will share the photos I have with you.
Dan Steiner BPD retired badge 153 says
September 22, 2022 at 7:33 amOur Condolences for Jim’s family. I worked for Jim in patrol. I remember when he told me he was going to volunteer to go to Vietnam. He told me I should volunteer knowing I was in the Air Guard. I did not go. He was a great supervisor and a great Juvenile Detective while working for Chief Barney. I was glad he made it back from Vietnam and was able to retain the rank that he left with on the Police Department.