Claudia Christine Wynn Shipp

Claudia Christine Wynn Shipp, born November 4, 1944, to Christine Caldwell Wynn, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, with her family present. Chris grew up with her two brothers Ed and Jim, and sister Marjie, in Cincinnati, Ohio, though she often spent summers with aunts, uncles, and cousins in Kentucky. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas, where she studied home economics education. She met William (Bill) there, fell in love, and married just before her senior year, August 1965. They, along with daughter Wynndee and son Tom, lived in Ottawa for several years before moving to Augusta, KS. Chris worked several years before deciding to be a stay at home mom, and discovering the joy of volunteering. She loved her time with her own children, but also volunteered for many special activities including art projects at school. She was a Girl Scout leader, cookie sales regional director, and boat/water director at many summer camps over the years. Water activities included CPR, water safety training, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking, all of which became passions. Her creative outlets included ceramics, woodworking, and needlework of all kinds which filled her with joy. When she discovered quilting, though, she found her best love, along with loving others she quilted with. Chris taught all of these crafts to others as well. Lastly, she was a lifelong reader, instilling the joy of reading to her children, reading and rereading thousands of books, many of which she owns. Her zest for outdoor water fun, constant gift making, working with her hands, and love of reading is just part of what her family will miss. She was our memory keeper, never knew a stranger, and loved others deeply. She was quick to be a nurse to anyone in the family who asked, including multiple trips to be with sick grandkids. Chris leaves behind her husband, Bill, of almost 57 years, in Overbrook, KS, daughter Wynndee (David) Lee in Ottawa, KS, son Tom Shipp in Miami, Fl, granddaughter Kelsey (Jack) Kenyon of Spanish Fort, AL, Samantha (Matt) Holden of Surprise, AZ, and great grandson Walter Kenyon, great granddaughter Hadlee Holden, sister Marjie Sinclair, sister-in-law Freda Wynn, and cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be dearly missed. The family held a private memorial service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Ottawa University for scholarships, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or Susan G. Komen Fund for Breast Cancer c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Claudia’s Tribute Wall at www.dengelmortuary.com