Timothy Shepardson Obituary

Timothy "Shep" Shepardson Sr.

1955-2013 LEE Timothy "Shep" Shepardson Sr., 58, of 160 Willow Hill Rd., died Friday from an apparent heart attack while working as a custodian at Lee High School.

He was born in Elkton, Md. on January 11, 1955 the son of Kenneth E. and Beatrice "Dolly" Crawford Shepardson. He was a 1972 graduate of Lee High School, where he was a proud member of the football team. He served with the 101st U.S Army Airborne from 1974 until 1976.

After the service he was co-owner of Lee Roofing. He and his wife Dee purchased the Bull's Eye Pub, and ran the family business together for 30 years.

He was also employed as chief of maintenance for the Stockbridge Housing Authority for over 15 years, and as a custodian at the Lee Middle and High School.

Shep devoted many years to coaching youth sports such as baseball, basketball, and pee-wee and junior football. He was the assistant coach for the Lee High football team for over a decade, and part of the 1993-1994 Superbowl Championships. He also spent one year as the assistant football coach for St. Joseph High School. Shep loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, he especially had compassion for working with youth and the elderly.

Shep had many fond memories of playing in various leagues such as golf, softball, and darts. He also enjoyed going to Saratoga, horse raising, Lake George, and was a life long Dallas Cowboys fan. Shep enjoyed attending sporting events, and was especially proud to watch his children over the years, and most recently his grandson.

Shep leaves his wife the former Diane "Dee" (Kearin); two sons, Timothy K. Shepardson Jr. of Lee and James R. Shepardson and his wife Erika of Otis; one daughter Kristen Shepardson of Lee; and three grandchildren Makai Shepardson-Gunn, Everett and Eila Shepardson. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lee with the Rev. Bill Neil, pastor, officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers friends wishing to may make donations in Shep's memory to The Lee Gridirion Club, in care of the KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 1, 2013.
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You will be forever missed and loved.

Susan Perry

Friend

March 26, 2023

We had fun times as kids. I will never forget you cousin <3

Lisa

Family

March 26, 2023

You will never be forgotten. You were a wonderful man.

Sue

March 26, 2022

Thank you for the memories, you were a big part of my life. I will always miss you and be grateful to you.

Sue

Friend

March 27, 2020

Thinking of you and remembering the great times of our youth. You will always be missed.

Sue

August 11, 2019

Missing you still.

Lisa Crawford

Family

March 26, 2019

I hope your still betting that 12 horse in heaven,there you never lose ,God Bless you Timmy it a little sadder world with you gone.

Paul Porrini

Friend

March 26, 2019

Dear Dee,Tim,Jamie,&Kristin,
I still can't believe my lifelong friend is gone.Again so sorry for your loss of a great guy.Thoughts are always there for you.Anything you need from me just call. Love all of you.
Dave,Lisa Bowers & family

April 21, 2013

Jamie and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of having coach Shep for one year at St. Joe, but had a great relationship. He will be missed.

Mark Nykorchuck

April 14, 2013

We found out early on that having a special needs child brought many "special" people into our lives and into Chad's. Shep was one of those people. When Chad was one of the managers on the Lee High football team
Shep was so good to him. He always treated him like one of the guys. In the years since when Shep ran into Chad, he always gave him a big hug and that wonderful smile which in turn put a big smile on Chads' face.
Shep was a great guy. He certainly touched our lives in a wonderful way. Please know that our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you all.
Bert, Karen and Chad Williams

April 10, 2013

Kristen and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Chris C

April 9, 2013

Dee, Tim and Jamie,
So sorry for your loss. Shep was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. My heart goes out to you all. He will be missed and my prayers are with you.

Donna Rotondo

April 9, 2013

To Dee and the entire Sherapdson family please accept our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Shep was one of a kind,he had a kind heart and would always help whenever needed.Shep was passionate about many things,His family being first,God how he loved you guys,then Lee High School most notably Wildcat Athletics,the Town of Lee and it's people and last but not least The Dallas Cowboys !! Oh how we argued Cowboys-Giants !! I will miss that smile and most of all whenever he was pumped "THE SHEP HUG" !!!!! RIP SHEP I'm gonna miss you buddy.Ed & Mary Rossi Lee,Mass.

April 7, 2013

With that smile and twinkle in his eyes, Shep always made you feel like the most important person in the room. He will be missed by so many. May friends and family be your strength during this difficult time.
Our love and deepest sympathies,
Bette and Perry Flood

Bette Flood

April 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy indeed. Always smiling!

Jeff Blache

April 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Sullivan

April 5, 2013

I have many fond memories of Tims family and mine getting together. When we were kids there was a whole bunch of us that played together in the neighborhood. Good memories. My heart goes out to Tims family. Patty Lohnes

April 5, 2013

So sorry to hear of my good friends Shep.
My thought are with all of his family.
He was a great person.

frankie Puleri

April 5, 2013

Wow,so nice,everyone,I'm speechless.

Jamie Shepardson

April 4, 2013

We were so saddened by the sudden loss of Shep. He was a great guy and so supportive to those he loved. We appreciate and will fondly remember the many visits he made to watch SU and Seals football. He will be missed. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Christina Briggs

April 4, 2013

Dee and Family,
We'd like to express our condolences.Shep will be missed and many fond memories of our passed times at Bull's Eye. A great guy!

Mark & Lana Kresiak

April 4, 2013

Lynn and I send our condolences. Shep was such a great guy.... when you met him, you just had to like him. And we did. So sorry for your loss.

David & Lynn Simmons

April 4, 2013

To the Shepardson family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cheryl Vaninetti

April 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all.

Bill & Jeanne Tyer

April 4, 2013

Dee and Family, so sorry to hear of Sheps passing. My heart goes out to you and your family, prayers and strength to you all. He will never be forgotten! Dale and Pat Dedrick

April 4, 2013

So sorry to hear of this unexpected loss!!! My condolences to all!

Marie Young

April 4, 2013

Dee and family - So very sorry for your loss. I have a lot of very fond memories growing up with Timmy. He will be missed - but he will always be with us in our hearts and in our memories. God Bless and God Speed Tim.

Lisa Crawford

April 4, 2013

Dear Shepardson Family,
On behalf of the 1996-2006 Lee High Cheerleading Squads we send our deepest condolences on the passing of Coach Shep. Coach was always there roaring up the sideline and supporting the athletes. He will be sadly missed. God Bless you all.

Paula Cardillo (New)

April 3, 2013

RIP Shep. You will be missed by all.

Jeff and Sandy Baumann

April 3, 2013

Shep was a great and funny man he always made me smile.. He will be greatly missed by so many... I send love and prayers to his family and so sorry for your loss.. He will never be forgotten.. RIP SHEP

Emily Law

April 3, 2013

With deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire family for your loss.

Dr Errico

April 3, 2013

Shep was a good guy and a lot of fun.
He could always make you laugh or smile.
He will be missed. Our prayers are with
his family.

Wolfy Griffin

April 3, 2013

Jamie and Family:
So sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Henry & Dorothy Naventi

April 3, 2013

Shep was the greatest guy and we will all miss him dearly. His spirit will always be with us. Dan and Bevis Lind, New Lebanon, NY

April 3, 2013

Dee, Timmy, Jamie, and Kristen,
We lost a great man this week, and our condolences are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless.

JR, Gretchin, Grace, and Gavin Wheeler

April 3, 2013

Kristen,
I was so very sorry to hear about your father. My sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family.
Regina

April 3, 2013

To the Shepardson Family,
I was sorry to hear of Shep's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed by everyone.

Steve Koloski

April 2, 2013

Dee, Tim, Jamie, & Kristen... Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you all during this difficult time. Shep will be missed but his legacy will be remembered.

P.J.

April 2, 2013

I am so sorry for you loss. He will be missed by all that knew him. Thinking of all of you.

Janice Braim

April 2, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire Shepardson family.

Michael Ovens

April 2, 2013

To the Shepardson Family -

Please accept my deepest , truest condolences at learning of Mr. Shepardson 's passing.

For myself, 'Shep' was as important and integral a fixture of our community, as it's tall steeple, its regularly sighted orange and black Wildcat-paws stickers and even as much-so, as the lush, rolling Appalachian hills which define our landscape, and cradle our town.

Mr. Shepardson eptiomized ( and shall continue to epitmoize ) for me, a sense of community which is defined by saying hello and taking a minute for everyone, with whom you share your home-place.

Whether the personal ties were by blood, time-spent, or the simple awareness of one as your neighbor, Tim's appreciation for the human ties that sustain us as individuals, and as a village as a whole, will continue to have a deep, profound and good impact on my view of the world.

Here's to you , Shep. You'll be missed.

Alex Saunders

April 2, 2013

To the Shepardson family - I was so sorry to hear about Shep's passing. He was a great guy that would always do anything to help someone out. He loved the town of Lee and it's people and will be greatly missed. I will always have many fond memories of road trips to watch football games with Shep, Donnie Lucy, and my uncle Jim.

Scott Briggs

April 2, 2013

My condolences. Shep was a great guy.

Matthew Puntin

April 2, 2013

To Dee, Tim, Kristen and Jamie. Please accept my sincere condolences about Shep. He was quite a guy and I'll miss him. I know he loved you all. Tim Casey.

Tim Casey

April 2, 2013

Dee, Tim, Jamie, and Kristen,
Shep was great guy and he will be missed. I'm grateful for the time he spent with us coaching. What I'll always remember about him was his tremendous work ethic. Rest in Peace!
Matt Keator

Matt Keator

April 2, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Shep's passing. He will be greatly missed. We have many years of pleasant memories as our families grew up together. (Bruce, Heather, Greg, Faith, Terry and Ryan)

Bruce Lorance

April 2, 2013

Dee, Tim, Jamie, and Kristin,

I was soo sorry to hear of Sheps passing. Shep has been telling me for the last 3 years how much he missed my dad, they are together again now! Things will not be the same around Lee without him! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sherri and Jamie LePrevost

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Shep's family. He was a classic. The world will miss his smile and "Shep Hug" God bless him.

Chris & Debbie Hodgkins

April 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 2, 2013

Sincere condolences from the Pyenson family...so very sorry for your loss.

Lisa Pyenson

April 2, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tom & Bev Tobin

April 2, 2013

We are heart broken to have have about coach Sheps passing... I am sitting here is disbelief reflecting on how short life is and what a great guy Shep was. He will be missed. Much love to Dee, tim, jam,Kristen and all his friends and family

S. Patrick Kelly

April 2, 2013

Many thoughts and prayers to the Shepardson family. Coach Shep was a great man, coach, mentor. Was also a good friend to all us us. He sure will be missed.

April 2, 2013

We are so very that Shep left all of us-wish we could be there for the service--All our Love & Prayers, Mike& Liz & family

Mike & Liz DiGrigoli

April 1, 2013

To the shepardson family sorry for your loss Shep was a great guy he will be missed, you are in our thoughts and prayers take care god bless

Billy & Debbie Tobin

April 1, 2013

To the Shepardson family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Doug Brown

April 1, 2013

Dee,Timothy,Jamie and Kristen were so sorry to hear that shep is gone.He was a great friend of mine and we had some great times together.He would help anybody ,and really had a heart of gold.My family can't believe that this happen and are broken hearted and are hearts go out to your family Dee,God bless you all. Paul,Sheila,PJ,Tony and Michael Porrini

Paul Porrini

April 1, 2013

Jamie and family, sending condolences on the loss of your Dad . You are in our hearts and prayers.So sorry. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Brian + Jill Naventi

April 1, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of my cousins passing Even though I haven't seen or heard form him in years I will never forget all our childhood memories I will treasure them for ever my love and prays to your family love Mary Ella

April 1, 2013

kathy holian

April 1, 2013

Show always made me smile he was a great friend...I know he with Mike now...he will always be with us..never forgotten...Missy Salinetti

April 1, 2013

Dee and family Still can't believe it! I have so many memories of him with my cousin Goob at my aunt Pegs house He was so good 2 our family when we went through very difficult times.A true friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our most sincere sympathy

kathy holian

April 1, 2013

Too The Shepardson Family, So sorry to hear of SHEP'S passing, our thought's and prayer's are with you at this difficult time.

Bill & Sheila DelSoldato

April 1, 2013

My condolences to the Shepardson family. I know it has been quite a while since Shep and I last spoke. Shep was always a friendly guy; brought a smile to my face whenever we met. Sincerely Charles Rennie, Lenox,MA

April 1, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Joanne and Mike O'Brien

April 1, 2013

Tim, Dee and the rest of the Shepardson family--I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping you all in my thoughts---sending big hugs from France

Holly Evans

April 1, 2013

Dee, Timmy, Jamie, and Kristen – please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your dad and husband. Coach was an amazing person, full of love and support. My memories of him, and the lessens he taught me throughout his years of coaching, will be with me forever. Thank you for sharing him with so many of us.

Timmy Keator

April 1, 2013

Our thought are prayers are with you all at this very diffiucult time! Vinnie and I will miss him and his great stoiries and signing! What a great guy!!
Vinnie & Linda Whalen- Cardillo

April 1, 2013

Dee,Kristen, Tim, Jamie,
Please accept my deepest condolences. It is with great sadness I hear about my buddy "Shep" passing. Know that he truly loved his family and had a heart of gold. I will truly miss him
Fran Murray

Fran Murray

April 1, 2013

Dee, Tim, Jamie, & Kristen:
I am very sorry to hear of Shep's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Know that Shep was a good guy, loved by many, and Lee is a better place because of him.

Chris Salinetti

April 1, 2013

To the Shepardson family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy Capitanio Decker

April 1, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the entire Shepardson family. Lee will be very different without you Shep. Thanks for being a great loyal friend to the Briggs family!!!
Steve, Christina, Cory and Casey Briggs- Selinsgrove, PA

April 1, 2013

Jamie & family. So Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Jim & Kim Sorrentino

April 1, 2013

Our heart and prayers go out to the family of Shep. He will be missed.
Ed & Marlene Cuene

Ed & Marlene Cuene

April 1, 2013

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