James C. Sheppard

Jim had been on my mind recently and I consequently stumbled on his obituary. He and Lori treated me like family, and my memories of them are heartfelt. He was a true, wonderful gentleman as Lori was a lady. With a heavy heart, my sincerest condolences to Kelly, "Little Brother, their families and Joan.

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

I had the pleasure of working for Jim at Centennial from 1986 - 1994. Best boss I´ve had in my career. I also remember the trips with Jim going over Red Mountain Pass on way to Gr Junction. The events that stand out to me were when Jim would drive in middle of the road to freak out tourists coming toward us! He really enjoyed their misery in trying to get out of the way! Jim and I visited by phone over the years since Centennial and I really enjoyed those conversations, though they were...

My condolences. What an accomplished life. Hugs to you all.

Dear Kelly and Andy, It's impossible for me to think about growing up in Durango without thinking about your family. You were among some of our first neighbors in the then brand-new Animas Heights subdivision, your mom was my piano teacher, and your dad gave me a job at the First National Bank that I kept all through high school and summers when I was home from college. Jim was a man of integrity whose kindness, compassion, and sense of humor made him unforgettable to anyone lucky enough...

Kelly, my condolences to you and your family! Sending love, hugs, and prayers! Annette Martinez Somsen

Jim and I lived within a couple blocks of each other for the first 17 years of our lives. Then we went our own different directions. We were in first grade thru high school in the same class, played on sports, scouts, worked at same fast food and state jobs together even chases the same girls. We have lived miles away the last 17 years. BUT we talked on the phone weekly. We had more fun talking about the first 17 years than we had living the years. He will be greatly missed what a fun life...

Kelly and family, My Dad Harold LOVED working with your Dad at First National. Jim would make my cheeks burn red when I´d get embarrassed by their banter about my name being something else like Larry, I was a shy 4 year old after all...then Girl Scout cookie selling in the lobby I´d brace myself for the bartering:) I loved their friendship through the years even to the last weeks my Dad was around, your sweet Dad called and laughed about various recollections and put a smile on faces over the...

Worked with Jim at First National in Durango in the early 80´s. He was a spitfire! Loved his knowledge, energy and humor. Say hi to Bob for me