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Robert Shepherd Obituary
SHEPHERD, Robert Hugh Ph.D R. Psych. April 14, 1942 June 03, 2011 My beloved Bob, "Shep " to his friends, has flown out through the garden on his next magic carpet ride. Wild son of Clemmie Dunsmore and Hugh Shepherd, raised in Stonewall, MB, in thrall to his madcap Highland uncles of Spirit Hill and rabbitskinning Granny Shepherd. Wee Robbie, she called him, who excelled at ballet and football but lived for falling snow and hockey and raising hell in the backroads and dance halls of the Interlake. Drafted to Detroit Red Wings, he chose expulsion from St. John's College, U of M, vagabonding the rioting South, deepening his loner instincts. Five days under siege in "Papa Doc " Duvalier's Haiti persuaded him home to work with Allan Blakeney's NDP then a semirespectable career in the Canadian Foreign Service. Shep and his first wife Daun Kennedy lived in Australia, Fiji (his paradise), Cote d'Ivoire and a Gatineau Hills loghouse. Red-circled out of the Foreign Service, he put his curiously brilliant intellect to work as a psychologist specializing in difficult men. A most tender-hearted, fighting loyal lover, he charmed and was charmed by both my daughters and their daughters: Sunni Nishimura (Taco Niet) and Kiran NishimuraNiet, and Nell (Marc) and Isabelle Hackney. Other family: sister Wendy Gerecke, niece Bretta Gerecke, nephew Kurt Gerecke and dear cousin Eileen Dederer. Written by Bob's second wife Wendy Robison, Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island. 628494
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Shepherd
7 Entries
Paul Dederer
February 21, 2012
The first and only time I remember meeting Bob Shepherd, we called him uncle Bobby, was when I was fourteen at a small family get-together. I remember thinking he was this real neat guy, with these cool patched jeans.
Over the last number of years, while visiting Vancouver Island, I made a point of calling Bob. From our conversations, I got a glimpse of who this kind man was and am grateful for the opportunity to have spoken with him.
I never was able to see him again, alas another time. Till then, peace and happiness uncle Bobby.
Kirsty Oakford
June 18, 2011
My parents went to school with Bob. My memory of him was him coming to visit when I was about 14 years old. I fainted, and he tried to pick me up and carry me to the house. He had just come back from abroad and just recovering from malaria, so getting me back to the house was a big deal! He did it though, and I didn't even think there was an issue! I certainly see how he charmed your daughters, because, at 14, he seemed like a knight in shining armour to me!
Joan Giles Kolbauer
June 13, 2011
You were my brother Lyn's best friend growing up in Stonewall. Both of us are shocked to learn of your passing. While we may not have stayed in touch, please know Lyn and I often spoke of you and often laughed at some of yours (and Lyn's) escapades. It sounds like you have had a very interesting life and we join with your wife, sister and colleagues in mourning your loss, but celebrating your life. Rest in peace. Shep.
Brandi & Kevin Van Den Hengel
June 13, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lee Grimmer
June 13, 2011
Good-bye Bob! A skilled and wonderful colleague who will be missed by many.
Pat Fiddis
June 11, 2011
Quiet and gentle Bob - God speed to paradise.
Pat Fiddis, Duncan, B.C.
Linda Ritchie
June 11, 2011
Farewell dear friend, co-worker, advisor .. gentle man in every sense of the word.
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