Originally Posted by
jofunk
I just received this email from JWM judge John Roth.
Hello,
It is with great sadness that I must inform you of Roger Shipley’s passing this morning in his home. This was unexpected as he was reading the newspaper in his chair.
I do not have any further information at this time.
John Roth
My condolences go out to Rogers family. I will miss Roger as he always had an encouraging word for me as I would see him at the jet rallies.
I heard this news earlier today and I am still in shock. I met Roger 5 years ago at JOK, and from the first introduction he made me feel like we were friends for years. The hobby lost a very good man and he will be missed dearly. I will miss the calls from Roger teasing me about being a Desert Rat for living in the high desert and if I bought a Camel yet, or just asking how am I doing and to hear his fishing and canoeing stories. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
RIP Roger!!
Dirk