SHIPPEY, ALAN L. age 47, April 30, 2007 of Sterling Hgts. formerly of Royal Oak Beloved husband of Lynn. Dear father of Dylan, Jay and Adam. Dear son of the late Henry and Corrine Shippey and Mary Evans. Dear son in law of Pat and Bill Varga. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 5-8PM Wednesday and 3-8PM Thursday. Rosary 7PM Thursday. Mr. Shippey will lie in state on Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd., Utica from 11:00 AM until 11:30 AM time of Mass. Because of Alans love of conservation and nature, the family suggests memorials in his memory be directed to The Conservation Fund, 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., Suite 1300, Arlington, VA. 22209.