SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Benjamin J. Shipp, age 45, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Benjamin was born June 22, 1976 in St. John, Kansas. His world revolved around his beloved children, Leah and Gabe, who he shared with his former wife, Stephanie. Cherished son of Cheryl (the late step father John “Butch” Alexander) of Dodge City, Kansas; and Rodney Shipp of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brother of Matthew Shipp of La Crosse, Kansas; Joshua Alexander (Rachael Harper) of Hesston, Kansas; Rachel Katie Alexander (Art Spears) of Dodge City, Kansas; Spencer Shipp of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and step-brother Ross and the late step-sister Robyn. Uncle to niece, Zoey, nephews, Garrisen, Zander, Zachary and Ashur. Grandson of John and Geneva Alexander of Meade, Kansas; and the late Charles and Loretta Glassco and Bill and Irma Shipp, formerly of Dodge City, Kansas. Nephew to Darlene Burge (the late Melvin Burge) of Dodge City, Kansas; Jeanne Ridge (the late Butch Ridge) of Barstow, California; Arlen and Jeanne Theander of Meade, Kansas; Jerry and Arloa Alexander of Canyon City, Colorado; Tom and Kelly Alexander of Cunningham, Kansas; Alfred and Wanda Alexander of Satanta, Kansas; and Jerry and Lana Parthemer of Frankfort, Kansas, and the late Janie and Vernon Lloyd, the late (Bud) Vernon Durham, the late David Minton (Kathy survives). Survived by numerous special cousins (the late Charlie Burge and the late Stephanie Ridge), and devoted friends.
