Denise Nancy Shipley

Denise Nancy Chappuis Shipley, 81, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was a 47-year resident of the Las Vegas area.

Denise was born on June 30, 1941, in Basel, Switzerland. When she was 10 years old her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City (class of 1960). After high school she moved back to Switzerland to reconnect with her roots. She spent a year and a half working In Lausanne, Switzerland and travelling throughout Europe. She was very proud of her Swiss heritage.

Denise was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a devoted member who served faithfully in many callings, including multiple relief society presidencies, Sunday school teacher, and primary teacher. She was a devoted visiting teacher and took great joy in ministering to others.

Denise loved to host parties, entertain, and feed large groups of people. She regularly took care of her grandchildren and always said they were the greatest joy in her life.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dennis, and their three children—daughter Yvette Bouldin (Russell) of Las Vegas; daughter Monique Campo (Armand) of Snoqualmie, Washington; and son Aaron Shipley (Libby) of Las Vegas. She had eight grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (6601 W Twain, Las Vegas, NV 89103) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation for family at 10:00 a.m. at the same location.