Thomas “Tom” Shipman, age 84, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on July 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet steadfastness and skill.
A proud Navy veteran, Tom served aboard a submarine—an environment that demanded precision and unwavering resolve. He carried those traits into civilian life, bringing thoughtful care to everything he touched. Mechanically inclined, he had a gift for understanding the inner workings of machines—always fixing and creating things and finding joy in the challenge.
Tom was preceded in death by his son, Steven Shipman, and stepson, Todd Welch. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Jon Shipman (wife Sheryl); granddaughter, Sydney; stepdaughter, Shelly Maxwell; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by those who understood the quiet way he moved through the world. No funeral is planned at this time. Celebration of life is being planned for a future date.