Thomas H. "Tom" Shepherd

So sorry to hear of Tom´s passing. Our sympathy to Jan and the kids. Tom was our "rock" in the manufacturing side of our Purina business and brought many things to enhance the quality, service, and productivity of our manufacturing plants. He and Jan were a great team as they moved to different locations to manage several Purina plants and then onto St. Louis as Director of Manufacturing for the Company. Tom will be missed. Our sympathy to Jan from all the manufacturing team at the...

Your Dad was the best! So many great memories. Actually think we were invited to your wedding. A beautiful affair with the reception on the top floor of a very nice Clayton venue. So much love in your family. Not a surprise in knowing Tom. Please remember that Tom is appreciated and a legend by all that worked with and knew him. Best to all.

It is so awesome to hear from dad´s Purina buddies! These comments would have made him smile. Thank you for sharing these with me. He was the best...

Im so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good friend and a pleasure to work with in the ole "American Region. He had good ideas about our business and a great advisor to me. Tom had a natural ability to play outstanding golf and always cleaned my clock on the course. May God bless all the family at this difficult time.

I had the privilege of working with Tom at Purina for many years. He was always a true professional leading manufacturing, production and business initiatives, but was also a great guy. We shared an interest in the War of the Rebellion and had many great breakfast conversations. He expressed a serious interest in the war in the West and even suggested a retirement goal of writing a book entitled the War Between the Rivers. Civil War students will get it! I also enjoyed several rounds of...

Enjoyed golfing with "Steady as he goes" Tom

So sorry to hear . Tom was a good friend for many years and a fellow golfer in the Purina league. He was a gentleman in every way! He will be missed!