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July 25, 2009 We are devasted beyond words!Filed under: A message from Leslie, ASI Canada It is with great sadness that Fred and I need to advise you of the passing of Randy Shippam. Randy passed away suddenly yesterday (July 24) while in Chicago with his wife Roberta. We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news, Randy was only 41 years old and was honestly one of the nicest guys in this industry, Randy had a great sense of humour and for those of us that were lucky enough to get to know Randy we will miss him more than words can explain.
Our sincere condolences go to his family and to everyone at Shippam & Associates, while there is nothing we can do to ease your pain please know that we like all of his friends truly loved and respected Randy. Love Leslie Visitation will be held Thursday evening July 30th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home – 4000 Portage Avenue (Winnipeg) and the service will be held Friday, July 31st at 2:00pm at the Grant Memorial Church – 877 Wilkes Avenue. If you require additional information please check the Winnipeg Free Press or contact the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home at 204-885-9715. 18 CommentsLeave a Comment |
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I still can’t believe it. The PPPC convention will never ever be the same without Randy! That big voice calling my name followed by the big bear hug. Randy was one in a million, his sense of humor and timing was unmatched! You always knew when Randy was in the room, he had such a big presence and was always surrounded by outbursts of hysterical laughter! He has a special place in my heart and I will never ever forget him!
My condolences to Brian, Gerry, Scott, Randy’s wife Roberta and their two little boys Max and Sam…I can’t even imagine!
We’ll miss you Randy!
Love Sue
Words cannot express how I feel for Brian and Gerry on the loss of their son Randy. Having sons of my own the thought of losing one of them is unthinkable. Our hearts are breaking for you.
Love Carol
I am not surprised to read the words spoken on this site about Randy. Our family was good friends with the Shippams for 30+ years, and even when Randy was a little kid, he was always a riot to be around. He always saw the positive in everything, and was the life of the party. He did the toast to the bride at my wedding in 1991, and had me rolling on the floor. I feel really sad for his family. He definitely will be missed by all.
I visited Brian & Geri last summer and one night was to attend a reunion of some of their friends from Phoenix, Randy dropped by the house on his way to Brandon to see a client and pickup some lanterns to deliver to a Country & Western concert in Dauphin, he ask me if I want to go to this reunion or a road trip of golf on one day and concert with girls wearing cowboy boots and bikini tops. Which would you pick? The golf was great, Randy is a good golfer, left two eagles short, you don’t leave eagles short. The girls in bikini tops were covered up because of rain, but you know Randy, it was still party time. I loved that man, and feel cheated he left us at such a young age.
It has been years since I have seen Randy but his face is a clear as if it was today! The last time we were together was in a bar and we had many laughs. He could put a smile on your face no matter how you were feeling.
Luckily my boys David and Ryan both got to know him. They are in shock!
The tears for the rest of the family keep surfacing and I keep saying to myself “Celebrate” Randy’s life because I know he must have brought joy to everyone he touched!
I only knew Randy a few short years but his energy, warmth and humour left an indelible mark on me, as it did with everybody. Randy was a Guy`s Guy. Genuine and honest – he always called it the way it was. He lived life to the full and personally, I will never forget his warmth and friendship. We will all miss you Buddy!
Randy, you were a good friend and we had lots of fun together. You will be badly missed, but never forgotten. The industry will never be the same without you.
Sincere condolences to the Shippam family
I had the honour of working with Randy in Dauphin back in the mid 1990’s during his days in radio. Much like comments made earlier, his infectious energy and sense of humour could always make you laugh, no matter what kind of mood you were in. I was truly lucky to have known him, and I will always remember the “Friday dance” that kicked off his show every Friday morning! My most sincere condolences to Brian and Geri and their family, and to Roberta and the children. RIP buddy!
What a tragedy. I haven’t seen him in years since I left Winnipeg in 94, but I always remember Randy as an honestly friendly guy who was quick with a smile and a laugh – from our teenage party years and right back to our toddler years when he would come visit his grandparents who lived across the street from me.
May he rest in peace.
His jokes, laughter and hospitality when I visited Winnipeg will truly be missed. His quirky voicemail messages that made me laugh out loud I’ll never forget. Our periodic shoot the breeze phone calls are gone but were fun while they lasted. Randy, you will be missed but never forgotten. Thanks for the laughs my friend, I’ll remember them always. Sincere condolences to Roberta, Max, Sam, Brian, Gerri and Scott.
I was so very sorry to learn of Randy’s passing. My sincere condolences go out to Brian and Gerry, and to Randy’s wife and family. Such a tragic loss.
I have only known Randy for a few years and words cannot discribe how much he will be missed. The promtional industry has lost an icon, but he will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy go out to Roberta and his children as well as his parents. You will be deeply missed Ship but always hold a very special place in our hearts.
I am very sad to learn of Randy’s passing. I knew Randy as not only the life of the party, but as a very generous man and always a man of his word. Deepest sympathy to Roberta, Sam, Max and the rest of the Shippam family and staff. Randy will be missed but not forgotten by all that knew him.
It is Friday, the day family and friends say goodby and celebrate Randy’s life the way Randy would have wanted with a drink in your hand and a smile on your face.
Randy’s life was cut shorter than we would have liked, but a life that has left its mark on his family and friends. Randy of the big bear hug, the big smile, and his joie de vive.
Words cannot relieve the grief and pain his family and friends feel but, Randy will always be there in spirit. Soon something will cross your heart and mind and a smile will appear on your face and then you will know Randy is there in spirit and in your heart enjoying the moment. He will be missed but he is never far away.
Randy had a smile for everyone. Though our visits were infrequent, we always enjoyed our times with him and the family. Randy will be missed more than words can say.
Although it has been several years since I had seen Randy last, his fresh and hilarious out look on life is what I remember most of him. He was truly bigger than life and will always be fondly remembered and sadly missed. My condolances to his family and all he touched in his life time. You have been always a good friend Randy.
Cheers!
I went to highschool with Randy. I was new to Winnipeg but he was always so nice and funny to everbody at school. I remembered him as a person having a huge zest for life who loved a party. I also recall him telling me his parents were “so cool” when they allowed him to have this huge party in their house! Even though I left Winnipeg almost 20 years ago, the strange thing is that I was thinking of Randy only just a few weeks ago. I was wondering to myself “I wonder what ever happened to that super hilarious guy, Randy Shippam.” I am so sorry to hear about this news. My dear friend, Shelley, who also went to school with Randy, sent me a copy of his obituary today in the mail to me here in Vancouver, BC. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with his family.
I worked with Geri back in the 90’s at Marlin Travel. We had a number of staff parties at Geri and Brians and Randy was always there with his “larger than life” personality. Although I have not seen the family in several years I can still hear Randy’s laugh, and see the smile in his eyes. I have just heard of his passing and I feel so sad for his family. This is such a shock. My thoughts go out to Geri and Brian.
Lots of love, Twila Pitcher