Patricia I. Shipman

Springfield, IL-Patricia Irene “Pat” Shipman was born November 22, 1951 to George and Betty (Blakeman) Lombardo in Springfield, IL. She passed away April 28, 2020 in Springfield, in her sunroom at home with the sun shining and the birds chirping.

Pat married the love of her life, Robert Shipman on October 10, 1970. They moved to Naples, Italy where Bob was stationed in the U.S. Navy. They returned to Springfield and were blessed with their only child, Michael on December 18, 1975.

She retired after 30 years of service from Lincoln Land Community College. Pat loved spending time watching her grandkids play sports and was the “team Grandma” for many seasons. Pat and Bob loved volunteering together at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School where both of her grandkids attended school and where they were members. Pat loved to crotchet, sew counted cross stitch and create beautiful flower gardens in her yard. Her family loved to tease her about her short T-Rex arms, her use of words like Wonky and her love of all Hallmark Christmas movies.

Pat is survived by her husband Bob, her son, Mike (Amber), two grandsons; Aaron and Aiden Shipman, her mother, Betty Adams, three sisters: Susan (Ron) Rodvelt, Georgiann Davis and Mary Jo (Brian) Huber, two brothers; George Adams and Robert (Missy) Adams, several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Lombardo, June 13, 1959 and her step father, George Adams, January 30, 1970.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at a later date after the CDC restrictions are lifted.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition 12221 Merit Drive Suite 1950 Dallas, TX 75251 or St. John’s Home Hospice 2667 Farragut Drive, Springfield Illinois, 62704

Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West. 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL 62711 217-544-5424