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Sheppard, Richard "Dick"
March 5, 1949 - May 9, 2013
Dick was born in Birmingham, AL and raised in Burbank, CA. He attended John Burroughs High School, played football as a quarterback and was named player of the year in December 1966.
He graduated in 1967. Dick accepted a scholarship to Taft Jr. College. He served in the Air Force and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He had a great passion for golf which he played often.
A memorial service was held in Ft. Lauderdale on May 15, 2013 and attended by his loving mother Penny, brother Jim, fiancee Robin and his many friends and acquaintances.
He is survived and missed by his mother, brother, sister Shawn, daughter, granddaughter and many cousins and all who knew him.
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6 Entries
Our Quarterback #10, a very nice guy-Peace.
Chris Whitfield--JBHS '67
August 10, 2013
Mom, thank you for writing a beautiful memory of your son, our brother - he will rest in peace now...
Shawn
August 4, 2013
My Condolences to Family. May you find peace and comfort in God's promise(John 6:40).
J T
August 3, 2013
I knew Richard from high school and appreciated his athletic skills. His passing is too soon.
David Crandall
July 31, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy to Dick's family. He was a really nice person.
Marilyn Huston-Paggi
July 30, 2013
Remembering our high school fun. RIP my friend. JBHS '67
Dorothy Bisbano
July 30, 2013
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