Leanne D. 'Toot' Shipley

YORK—Leanne D. “Toot” Shipley, 45, was carried by the Heavenly Father to His eternal home Tuesday, June 05, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was the fiancé and soulmate of Bruce Burnham. She was preceded in death by her dad, Norman E. Shipley, Jr (2003) and her sister, Deborah J. (Shipley) Gonzales (2007). A Celebration of Life Tribute will be private at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Born September 30, 1966 in York, she was a daughter of the late Norman E. Shipley, Jr., and Gloria J. (Rinehart) Shipley of York. Leanne loved Jolly Rancher candy, tent camping, arts and crafts and cooking was her specialty. She belonged to the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club of York where she made many special friendships. In addition to her fiancé and mother, Leanne is also survived by her son, Tyler Magana; Bruce’s daughter, Julia Burnham; her loving dog, “Scupper” Cody who was always at her bedside; three sisters, Jennifer Dawson and husband, Andre of Vero Beach, Fl, Tammy Shipley of Nashville, TN and Terrylynn Shipley of Summerville, SC; Aunts, Virginia Collins and husband, Henry of York, Carol Trainor and husband, Tom of York; nieces, Nicole Clayton and husband Kyle of Red Lion, Amanda King and husband, Kevin and their daughter, Faeryn of Ft. Pierce, FL, Marissa Arcuri and fiancé, Tom Hill of Wrightsville, Samantha VonKaenel and her children, Amory and Tristan of Battleground, WA, Amy Thompson and her children, Ashlyn, Taylor and London; nephews, Christopher Thompson and his wife, Kathy and their son, Cameron of Columbia, SC and Jason Thompson of Summerville, SC; cousin, Lorie Wisotzkey and her sons, Jordan and Bryce of York. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to honor Leanne’s life may be made to SPCA, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, Pa 17406, the SPCA blessed Leanne with her dog Cody or VNA Hospice, 540 South George Street, PO Box 2404, York, Pa 17403. What Leanne would want us to know. A Message From Heaven Perhaps you weren’t ready yet to have to say good-bye….perhaps you’ve thought of things you wish you’d said---well, so have I. For one thing, I’d have told you not to worry about me…I’m with the Lord in Heaven now---you knew that’s where I’d be. I’m sorry that you’re feeling sad, for I’m so happy now. I’ve asked the Lord to ease the hurt and comfort you somehow. It’s hard at the beginning, but I know you’ll make it through. I hope it helps to know that Dad, Debbie and I will be waiting here for you.