Obituary of Howard E. Shipston

Howard E. "Ted" Shipston, age 69 of Ransomville, died Tuesday July 26, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family, after a lengthy illness. Ted was born February 19, 1947 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the son of the late Howard T. and Mary Ruth (Connolly) Shipston. He was raised in Youngstown and was a 1966 graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School. After graduation he was inducted into the U.S. Army in August and was honorably discharged as a SP-4 in June of 1968. Ted served in Vietnam as a Radio Operator with the 588th Signal Company and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He owned and operated Shipston Hardware in Youngstown for 5 years before establishing Shipston Sales which he ran for 30 years. Ted was a member of the V.F.W. Lake Ontario Post #313 in Youngstown, a member of the 3-F Conservation Club, and the National Rifle Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved wildlife and the outdoors. He is survived by three daughters, Kristel (John) Stevens, Charity (Frank) Tantillo, and Kelly (Brad) Pfalzer; a sister, Sandra Bedell; his grandchildren, Kody, Samantha, R.J., Hunter, Kailey, Caden, and John Marshall; two nephews, David and Brett; two nieces, Bonnie and Molly; and his former wife, Bonnie Zulke. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Sunday, July 31, from 1 – 4 pm. A Memorial Service will begin at 4:00 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 130 S. Elmwood Avenue, Ste 620, Buffalo, NY 14202 or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.