Howard Shipley

Howard Alvin "Wolf" Shipley, 83-year-old long-time Nowata area resident, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at his home. Howard Alvin "Wolf" Shipley was born September 12, 1924 in Centralia, Oklahoma to William Perry Shipley and Mamie Martin-Harrison. He attended school in Childers. Mr. Shipley later went on to serve his country in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Beagle. Soon after his return from the War, Mr. Shipley married Shirley Geraldine Lewis on April 3, 1947. Mr. Shipley worked as an over the road truck driver for many years and also worked in the oil fields and as a welder. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and participated in numerous rodeos. He was an excellent team roper and was a member of the Senior Rodeo Association (SPRA). Mr. Shipley is survived by five daughters, Sandra and husband Bob Moseley, Debbie and husband Mike Willliams, Pam Landrum, Beverly Gibson, and Brenda and husband Jack Tiry; by one brother, John Shipley; by one sister, Joyce Zofness; by a niece Carol Shipley; by 19 grandchildren; by 52 great-grandchildren; by numerous nieces and nephews; and by a host of friends. Mr. Shipley was preceded in death by his wife on June 21, 2006; by his parents; by a brother, Kenneth Harrison; by an infant sister Willa; by a great-grandson, Tristan Tiry; and by a nephew Kenny Shipley.

Service Details

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 10:00am, Hillside Christian Church

Interment Details

Ball Cemetery