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Title: Ronald Shippee
Post by: Wojo on May 22, 2017, 11:58
All, I regret to inform everybody that we lost Ron Shippee over the weekend.  He was working here at the Zion Decommissioning as a FSS Engineer for Babcock Services.  There is really not a lot of information to share at this time.  His wife, worried that he had not been returning calls, contacted the police, who found him deceased in his bed.  He will be missed.
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Post by: scotoma on May 22, 2017, 01:39
I send my condolences to the Shippee family. Ron was a good man and will be missed.
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Post by: techtoolong on May 22, 2017, 05:21
Very sad news. I meet Ron at Yankee Rowe. This is heartbreaking.
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Post by: Rennhack on May 22, 2017, 06:06
Very sad news. I meet Ron at Yankee Rowe. This is heartbreaking.

I Worked and Golfed with Ron at Rowe as well.  I had hoped that I would get another chance to work with him.

When I was 20-something and a 50-something died, I thought; "Wow, those old guys are passing away" (more than twice my age).  Now that I am approaching that age.... I see a lot of my peers passing. Really makes you think.

I'm living every day like it's my last.
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Post by: L SQRD on May 22, 2017, 10:51
I worked with Ron at Zion a few years ago. He was the site coordinator for Bartlett. A great guy with a great sense of humor. Always fair and had a kind word for everyone. It was very sad to hear of his passing. Sending heartfelt prayers out to the family. Linda Linkous
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Post by: nukewood on May 23, 2017, 09:49
Worked with Ron in 1980 at Yankee Rowe . Fond memories of a real professional with a positive attitude and ready smile. He will be missed. the industry could sure use more men with his character.
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Post by: cgfuller on May 23, 2017, 07:38
Going to miss Ron big time.  He won our last cribbage game.
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Post by: PWHoppe on May 24, 2017, 11:41
I will miss Ron. He was always quick with a joke and a smile. RIP Ron and may God hold you close.
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Post by: Lorrie Henson on May 24, 2017, 02:49
Condolences to the family.  Ron was Site Coordinator for Bartlett when Jim arrived at Zion.
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Post by: nickthestick on May 24, 2017, 08:49
Sad news for sure, I worked with Ron at Rowe, prayers to his family, RIP Ron...