Derek Kyle Shipman was born on April 29, 1967 to Johnny and Suzanne

Shipman in Lubbock,TX. He died Saturday March 22 in Flower Mound TX. at

the age of 57.

He graduated from high school in Carrollton, TX in 1985. He then attended

Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls .TX. He was an avid soccer

player from an early age of 6. His love of being a goal keeper carried through

out his soccer years. He was keeper for his club teams, for the varsity team

in high school and keeper on scholarship at Midwestern. Derek was also an

athlete who played baseball and basketball.

His diving accident resulted in Derek being a quadriplegic for 37 years.

During these years his outlook on life and a great attitude was an uplifting to

the people around him.

He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Suzanne and two brothers Steven and

David.

A viewing will be at the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Ln.

Farmers Branch TX, and grave side services at the Rose Lawn Memorial Park,

3801 Rose Lane Dr, Denton.