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“Hi Julie and Brian, I am VERY sorry for your loss. I enjoyed hearing stories about him! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Deb Fedewa
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Deb Fedewa - Portland, MI
“Julie and Brian, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he will be deeply missed by both of you. Loss is difficult, no matter how long...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: Cheryl Moyer - Grand Ledge, MI
“Dear Julie, I flubbed up. I intended to be at the service. I especially wanted to see you and your family. Your father's death (as was the case...Read More »
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Clark Shanahan - Owosso, MI
“Julie: So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good man and a good friend to my Mother and family. To say our thoughts are with you and to offer...Read More »
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Mark Burke and family - Jenison, MI
“Dear Julie and Brian, I see Uncle Jack's face in my mind as I write this to you. I remember his big smile and his laugh and the great times we...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Amy Brainerd - Brandon, FL
“Shep you will be missed greatly at Crosswinds Cafe...I enjoyed hearing your stories and listening to you spar with my dad. God Speed my friend.
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Brent Wesley - Owosso, MI
“Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Shep many years ago with Mich. Dept. Of Transp. Such a nice man.
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7 of 13 | Posted by: sharon alden - bancroft, MI
“Dear Julie and Brian,
Uncle Jack was a very special man who loved his family and friends. I will always remember his deep voice and the...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Lyn Yates - Pinellas Park, FL
“Julie...we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, uncle Jack to us. May you be surrounded by love and great memories and may you sense the...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Beth Jones - Kalamazoo, MI
“Condolences Julie and Brian....Shep was such a wonderful person and Steve and I were blessed to know him. He will be missed but please know he will...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Steve and Rita - Owosso, MI
“Dear Julie and Brian- Just wanted you to know, I am thinking of you and praying for God's Comfort and Grace to surround you, during this difficult...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Michelle Snow - Portage, MI
“Rachel and I are sad to hear of Shep's passing. I enjoyed many afternoons sitting at the airport listening to him tell stories. He was truly a great...Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Rob and Rachel Hoschner - Renton, WA
“I am so sorry for your lost. John will be missed very much. May memories linger on in your hearts. May God give you peace at this difficult time and...Read More »
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Earlene Barber - MI
John "Jack" Shepard born to Phillip and Viola Shepard April 15, 1918 in Jackson, Michigan passed away April 29, 2011 at 93 years old. He graduated from Owosso High School and completed coursework at Lansing Community College and the University of Michigan. Mr. Shepard was a WWII veteran who served his country four years in the England, Africa and Italy theaters, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation after 30 years of service constructing roads and bridges across Michigan. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Owosso serving on the Trustee and Deaconate Boards. Mr. Shepard enjoyed traveling to his cottage up north and spending time with his friends and flying out of the Owosso Airport. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie (Brainerd) Shepard in May of 1994 after 49 years of marriage. Brothers Seton and Winston Shepard also preceded him in death. He is survived by daughter Julie (Brian) Banfield, Sister-in-law, Teresa Graham, special friend of the family Marge Burke and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, family will receive friends 4:00-7:00PM, Monday, May 2, 2011 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be performed by Pastor Ray Strawser of the First Baptist Church in Owosso, Michigan. Interment will be at Oak-Grove Cemetery in Owosso Township. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Owosso. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso.
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