DETECTIVE CARL SHIPLEY

BADGE 662, ID 1869

SDPD 09/15/1953 - 10/08/1978

04/08/1924 - 10/01/2013

THE THIN BLUE LINE

SAN DIEGO -- Our Carl, dad, papa passed away October 1, 2013, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 8, 1924 in Indiana and was raised on a farm.

He served the U.S. Marines in World War II in the South Pacific.

He returned to San Diego to marry his sweetheart Shirley. They had three children, Susan Speck, David Shipley and Barbara Huber.

Carl was a S.D. Police officer for 25 years.

He was a strong individual with a soft heart, an honest and true family man.

Survived by his wife, Shirley of sixty six years, three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Heartfelt thanks to caregivers Luigi, Issa and Karen and Kaiser Hospice for their wonderful support.

Basic information is provided as a courtesy and is obtained from a variety of sources including public data, museum files and or other mediums.  While the San Diego Police Historical Association strives for accuracy, there can be issues beyond our control which renders us unable to attest to the veracity of what is presented. More specific information may be available if research is conducted.  Research is done at a cost of $50 per hour with no assurances of the outcome.  For additional info please contact us.