Janet Shipman Obituary
We bid farewell to Janet Shipman of Mediapolis, Iowa, born in Oakville, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 31, 2024 at the age of 90. Janet touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Shipman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hattie Frances Hardin and David William Gerst; her sister Judith Ellen; her husband Wayne Dale Shipman; and her siblings, Elizabeth Street (Betty), Roger and Raymond Gerst.
She is survived by: her siblings, Richard Gerst (Diane), Carol Hartman, David Gerst (Joyce), James Gerst (Donna), John Gerst (Joann), Don Gerst (Connie), Ruthann Schroeder, Kathy Brown (Dave) and MaryLynn Grooms; her children, Tammy Shipman-Decker (Robert), Tara Poggemiller (Steve), David Shipman (Dawn) and Jana Poe (Rich); her grandchildren, Jaymi Putnam (Steven Blanchard), Josey Lomeli (Geovanny), Jake Poggemiller (Paige), Clayton Poggemiller, Kelsey Twinam (Austin), Hattie Garrison (Luis), Dalton Shipman, Alizanndra Askey (Alec), Elijah, MagDalen, Issac Poe, Elizabeth, Brandon Decker and Jackie Poe (Robert Hall); her great grandchildren, Gray, Garner, Geordy Lomeli, Tauren Poggemiller, Rowan, Lorelei, Beckham Garrison, Evelyn Mindham, Edith Blanchard, Adalynn, Jovi and Bennett Hall; and her pet Stella.
After retiring, she donated her time to TriOak and the Oakville Community for several more years.