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David Shepherd Obituary
David Ross Shepherd, born on August 29, 1944 in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Dorothy Muffett and Willard Shepherd, entered his heavenly home with Christ at age 73 on July 18, 2018 in Ft. Myers, Florida from a 9 year brave battle with cancer. He was a Kent State graduate in Business.
He was preceeded in death by his step daughter, Alicia. David was survived by his wife, Marylynn and his step-son, Chip; and his former wife, Cheryl along with daughters, Georgette, Nicole and Wendy, and sons-in-law, Todd and Bill. He had nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and his cousins were the brothers and sisters he never had.
messDave enjoyed golfing, water-skiing and running. During his career he developed many housing communities in West Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Barberton. He also developed several retail and commercial buildings in the Akron area. He also owned several successful small businesses. He was an educator and leader to all those he worked with, and he loved more than anything being a mentor to his children doing the family business.
Dave loved the Lord and attended the Word of Life Church in Ft. Myers Florida. A celebration of his life will occur later in the month of August, all family and friends will be informed later of the details.
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MaryLynn
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MaryLynn
February 5, 2023
Miss you, everyday...
MaryLynn H Shepherd
February 5, 2023
I´ll always miss you,
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Jan Hanna
August 2, 2018
I first met Dave when I rented a condo from him then eventually bought it. We became fast friends and remained good friends for the last 20 years. I was truly saddened when I heard of his death. He was such a fighter and was so positive. He had a brilliant mind and I loved hearing his thoughts on things. I will miss him.
Heidi Turner
August 1, 2018
He was such a tenacious person! I grew up seeing a parent that had a strong vision for his family. He loved them all dearly. Each of his beautiful children saw a special side of him, and was encouraged. My best friend, Wendy, is such a beautiful apple from his tree: fierce, loving, strategic--so smart yet kind! Each sees a attribute from him. Dave and Cheryl were so much a part of my high school life. I will always look back with the best memories!
July 27, 2018
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Iam so Sorry to here of Daves Passing. It was to early for him.I use to drive and take friends down in the Valley when Dave was Developing the Areas.And how he kept the Beauty of the Areas in with Planes.I will always Remember Dave,his family,workers,Florida... GOD Blessss D.W.Barle
July 27, 2018
I am Saddened to hear of his passing. I worked with Dave in the 80's and 90's and it was always wonderful to work with him. He will be missed.
Bob Shoens
Larry Crookston
July 26, 2018
Nikki and Bill,
Saddened by the loss of Dad Dave but surely our loss is heaven's gain. Many of us looked up to Dave. He had a way of unpacking a difficult situation and rearranging the facts for clarification. He consistently got to the right answer first. He was always polite and respectful. A real smart guy... and a pretty decent dancer too!
I will miss Dave greatly but consider him as a loyal friend in a better place, above. + + + Larry Crookston
July 25, 2018
Extending Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family and Friends during this time. Our Prayers and Blessings are with You.
Kim Harrison, JW
Ron Allen
July 25, 2018
I grew up next door to Dave. The kids in the neighborhood, looked up to Dave. He always had time to toss the baseball or football with us. Funny, what we recall, but we thought it was the coolest thing, he cut us a regulation size home plate, we thought we were in the Major leagues. Dave, thanks for being a great role model and neighbor. You will be missed.
Vernon Neugebauer
July 25, 2018
To know Dave was a pleasure.He was a inspirational man that always made me laugh with that smile.........RIP brother
Lisa Honeyman
July 20, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a charismatic man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you girls!
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