National Hardwood Magazine - March 2022

In Memoriam
Lyman Charles Shipley
Jim Von Tellrop, Jr.
Roanoke Rapids, NC–The
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers
Inc. recently reported
they were sad to report the passing
here of Lyman Charles Shipley,
87, on Jan. 17, 2022. He was
born on September 21, 1934 in
Hyden, KY.
Lyman enlisted in the U.S.
Army after graduating from Weldon
High School in 1952. Prior to leaving for Korea, he
married Louise Rightmyer. His decorations included the
United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal
w/1 Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service
Medal, two Overseas Bars and Good Conduct Medal.
After the service Lyman worked for Coastal Lumber
Company in Weldon, NC until retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Louise Rightmyer
Shipley; his daughter, Linda Martin (Brady); his
son, Lyman “Chuck” Shipley, Jr.; his grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters.
Graveside Services were Jan. 19, 2022 at Cedarwood
Cemetery in Weldon, NC.
Donations may be made in Lyman’s memory to the
Enterprise Baptist Church, 404 Enterprise Road, Littleton,
NC 27850 and the John 3:16 Center, 407 East End
Ave., Littleton, NC 27850.
Online condolences may be made to www.askewfs.
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Placerville, CA—The Los Angeles
Hardwood Lumberman’s
Club is sad to report the passing
of long-time member Jim Von
Tellrop, Jr. He was proceeded
in death by his son. A graduate
of the University of New Mexico,
most recently, Von Tellrop
worked for Peladeau Lumber as
West Coast salesperson, based
here. Von Tellrop had many interests outside of lumber
sales.
In 1992 he served as President of the Indiana Hardwood
Lumbermen’s Association. He was part of the
Society of Woodheads Only and enjoyed their regular
gatherings.
Steve Stoufflet of Robinson Lumber Company, a longtime
friend of Von Tellrop, remembers their introduction
in the 1980’s. “I was wearing a sport coat and tie and he
was wearing cut-off jeans and a Three Stooges T-shirt. I
liked Jim right away!”
Von Tellrop was passionate about woodworking and
jazz/blues music. For over 20 years he was Steve Stoufflet’s
house guest for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival.
Additionally, Von Tellrop tirelessly supported local
school woodworking programs in El Dorado County. He
was named the California Industrial & Technology Education
Association Industry Person of the Year for 2015.
Living in Placerville, he also developed a passion for
wine-making and olive oil. a
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