In Memory Of

Rita Mildred Shippelt

Nov 12, 1966 - Aug 25, 2024

Service

Friday, September 6, 2024
2:00 pm
Eckville Community Hall, Eckville, Alberta

Interment

Eckville Cemetery, Eckville, Alberta

Notice

Donations can be made on Rita’s behalf to the Alberta SPCA or the Rocky Organization forAnimal Rescue Society (ROAR).

Obituary

Shippelt, Rita Mildred
1966 - 2024

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our sister, Rita Mildred Shippelt, on August 25th, 2024.
Rita was born on November 12, 1966, in the Eckville Hospital to Doreen and Rudolph Shippelt.

She was raised with her four siblings on the family farm in the Stauffer district, where she developed a life-long adoration and respect for the animals they raised. Rita enjoyed riding horses, fishing with her siblings, golfing, baking, and numerous other activities. She attended Condor Elementary and David Thompson High School. She enjoyed playing basketball and even attended a week-long basketball camp in Washington at Washington State University. Later, in 1995, Rita purchased her quarter of land in the Oras district, where she moved to establish her farm. She worked incredibly hard to develop her farm into the place it is today. Her beautiful herd of cattle is a testament to her meticulous husbandry, with many late nights and early mornings ensuring her animals were tended to. Rita’s love of nature blessed her with a green thumb which she employed to grow an extensive garden and a colourful array of flowers that she took immense pride in. This homestead is also where she started her fencing enterprise. She took great satisfaction in her skills and expertise in constructing many miles of fencing across Western Alberta.

Rita will be lovingly remembered and missed by her devoted dog George, her cats Elmo, Joe, Jack, and Jill, her sisters Teresa (Phil) Smith, Sharon (Rick) Stauffer, brothers Kevin (Tina) Shippelt, Erwin Shippelt, numerous (great) nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dear friend an neighbour, Wayne Schultz.

She was predeceased by her parents Doreen and Rudolph Shippelt, sister-in-law Nola Shippelt, nephew Kelly Smith, maternal grandparents Mildred and Ensio Kujala, and paternal grandparents Marie and Anton Shippelt.

A celebration of Rita’s life will be held at the Eckville Community Hall, Eckville, Alberta on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., with lunch and fellowship to follow. A private family interment will be held at the Eckville Cemetery.

Donations can be made on Rita’s behalf to the Alberta SPCA or the Rocky Organization for Animal Rescue Society (ROAR).

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.?Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted

Condolences

Jaylisa and Jamie MacEwen:

Sending our deepest condolences to the family. We’re saddened by this news and will miss her driving by or chats along the fence line. Her love and dedication to her animals is something to be admired.

Chris and Brenda Sande:

So very sorry to learn of Rita's passing.She has been purchasing feed from us for the past few years,and sent a note in early August to check on supply.Rita seemed to be very thorough and dedicated to her farm,and will be missed.Our sincere thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Sincerely,Brenda and Chris

Connie and Lyle Pattison:

During this time of grief, may you all find comfort in the memories you shared with your sister. Our deepest sympathy.

Marianne Cole:

My sincerest and deepest sympathy to the whole family. I got to know Rita when she purchased her farm as we had the pasture quarter that bordered it to the south. We got to be great friends and Rita also did several fencing jobs for us. Her dedication to doing quality work, be it farming or fencing was always evident, leaving a legacy her family can be proud of.

Emily Green nee: Shippelt:

My thoughts are with you all as you grieve. I always admired Rita for her path choosen. Independent, strong and stubborn, my favorite Attrabutes in a friend and my family. I am sorry I am unable to make the funeral. I will be thinking and praying for you all as you lay her to rest.
Did anyone else notice she didn't age a bit. Blessed be your journey Rita.
Yippee ky yay!

Kevin Kult:

It is so sad to hear of Rita's passing. My heartfelt condolences go to her family and friends.

Peggy Bensmiller:

This brings great sorrow. Condolences to the family during this difficult time

Nikki Johnson :

Sorry for the families loss. I actually only knew her to see her but my uncle Russ worked for her off and on for years.

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