Alva "Gene" Shepherd

1926 - 2014

Alva "Gene" Shepherd obituary, 1926-2014, Newton, KS

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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Petersen Family Funeral Home - Newton

215 N. Main

Newton, Kansas

Alva Shepherd Obituary

On Feb. 2, 2014, Alva "Gene" Shepherd passed away at his home with family by his side.

He was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Brightwater, Ark., to Doc and Visa Shepherd in Pea Ridge, Ark. He married Ermina Koby on March 27, 1954. They have been married 59 years.

Gene joined the Army in 1955, serving in the Korean War. After serving for his country, Gene went to work at Boeing in Wichita for 17 years then Axtell Hospital and Newton Medical Center in Newton, retiring in 1992.

Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member and Past Master of the Newton Masonic Lodge #142, Past Worthy Patron Order Eastern Star #5, Past Assoc. Bethel Guardian of Bethel #21 Job's Daughters International, Past President of the Harvey County Hobo's Newton Shrine Unit, member of Newton Toltec, York Rite, Consistory of Wichita and member of the Midian Shrine in Wichita.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Doc and Visa Shepherd; in-laws, Lyle and Lela Koby; and brothers, Clifford, Claude and James Shepherd.

Survivors include Ermina of the home; daughters, Linda Pierceall from Plano, Texas, Janet and son-in-law, Joe Soukup of Newton; grandson, Jerrod (Angela) Soukup; granddaughter, Amy Gean and Marc Kyle of Houston, Texas; grandson, Justin Soukup and Lacy Spaulding of Peabody; granddaughter, Jodi Soukup and Doug Burford of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren, Abri Fisher-Soukup, Preston Kyle, Dominic Knight, Ryan Burford, Jayden Soukup, Addison Kyle and Madison Burford, Andrew, Tina and Matthew Hase; great-great-granddaughter, Kaydence Hase; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Petersen Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 6, for 5 to 9 p.m., with family members attending from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery following the service, Friday afternoon.

Memorials are suggested to Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy.

Published by The Kansan from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2014.
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So sorry for the passing of Gene. He will always be remembered.
Mark Svoboda

February 11, 2014

Janet sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I met Gene when you were playing fast-pitch and again when I went to work for Newton Electric and he and Axtell were our biggest customer. He was fun loving man and I always enjoyed talking to him. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family.

Manuel Jaso

February 6, 2014

Dear Linda, I know you all will miss your dad. He was a great man. Of course, you know he helped me get my first "real" job at Axtell Hospital. I made a career in hospital medical records, thanks to him. I am so sorry I cannot be at his service. My prayers are with you and all your family. Please give your mom and Janet a hug from me.
Sincerely,

Jana Conwell

Jana Conwell

February 5, 2014

Ermina, Janet, Linda and families ~ so sorry for your loss. "Mr." Shepherd was a wonderful guy except for the day the storm door broke "accidentally"!! I think he knew immediately what had really happened!!! I know your hearts are heavy just now but you will always have wonderful memories and strong family ties. That love will never fade. Hugs to you all.
Love, Jeanne and the Hammer Family.

February 5, 2014

Dear Ermina and family,
So sorry to hear about Gene. Will always remember the good times with the folks and all the Masonic and Shrine family activities through the years.... Praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit to you all.
Love you!
Kim Hurley Benson

February 4, 2014

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5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Petersen Family Funeral Home - Newton

215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

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Greenwood Cemetery

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7

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10:00 a.m.

Petersen Family Funeral Home - Newton

215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

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