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Gary Shepard Obituary

SHEPARD GARY J., 42, of Boca Raton, passed away on July 24, 2003. Mr. Shepard was born in Hialeah, Florida, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was the owner of "A" Lighting Maintenance Corporation. He was predeceased by his father, David Eugene, and is survived by his wife, Patricia; his two daughters, Savannah Marie, 6, and Sophia Rose, 3; his mother, Marie (Carl) Hoover of Brooksville, FL; brothers, David of Brooksville, Rickey (Patricia) Shepard of Boca Raton, John (Dawn) Shepard of Coconut Creek; sisters, Brenda (Doug) Hathorn of Fort Lauderdale, Jeanne (Kevin) Stone of Dade City, FL; nephews, Jason, Eric, Brook, Brandon, Shane, Justin and Chad; and nieces Ranaka, Christie and Brianna, together with many, many friends. Gary will be missed tremendously by all and those who wish to pray for and remember him may do so at a Memorial Mass to be held on Monday, July28 at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church located at the corner of Palmetto Park and Lyons Roads in Boca Raton, Florida. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in Mr. Shepard's honor. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 27, 2003.

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Tricia Shepard

August 24, 2003

I would like to thank all of you who wrote such nice words about my husband, Gary. I'm glad to know that you remember him as the person I have known for the past 10 years...happy, beautiful and full of smiles, laughter and life. I and our two little girls, Savannah and Sophia, will miss him everyday, but feel blessed that such a wonderful person was part of our lives here and now is our special angel above. Please continue to keep him in your prayers and in your memories.

michelle ehrlich

August 5, 2003

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are friends of John and Dawn and hope you know you are all in our prayers. God bless.



Michelle and Michael Ehrlich

Lisa Royal Lake

August 1, 2003

Gary was always a happy and loving person with a great smile. On occasion, he would stop by our home and make us laugh with his wonderful personality.



He was a dear friend.



Our deepest sympathies for your tremendous loss.



Love and God Bless, The Royal Family

Buster and Nana Royal

August 1, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We have been gone from Hialeah for 10 years but, all my girls new Gary and always thought the world of him. When he came to our house he was always a very polite and well behaved young man. His winning personality will be missed. The Royal Family

JULIE SHEFFIELD(SHEPHERD)

July 30, 2003

My prayers go out to the entire Shepard family. I remember the family from Hialeah. My brother played with Gary. My brother also is named Gary and Shepherd being our last name the two always were being confused by others at Milander Park. So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Marie Shepard

July 29, 2003

I would like to thank you all for your letters regarding my son Gary. I remember you all. I also remember when you Duke Garcia fixed one of my childrens cars.



Marie Shepard, David Shepard Jr., and Jeanne Stone

Garrett Langford

July 29, 2003

Gary was a remarkable person. He was the type of person, no matter how dull your day was, he would always put a smile your face. He just brightened up my days. I will never forget his big smile and his love for the ones around him. Not having him around will be something greatly missed. My prays go out to all of his family and friends.

Julie Fishkin

July 28, 2003

TO THE SHEPARD FAMILY, ALTHOUGH I HAVENT SEEN YOU ALL IN MANY MANY YEARS I LIVED 2 BLOCKS AWAY. I KNEW ALL OF YOU AND IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU LOVE JULIE FISHKIN PEREZ

DUKE&MARGARET GARCIA

July 28, 2003

SENDING OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE WERE NEIGHBORS OF YOUR IN HIALEAH ON 72nd PLACE, CINDY AND NANCY ARE OUR DAUGHTERS.

DUKE AND MARGARET

Laurie Sullivan-Hall

July 28, 2003

My heart goes out to your family!

John, Ricky, David, Brenda, and Jeanne...I know you will keep all of the great memories of all the happy times you had with Gary! He was such a wonderful guy and he will be missed in everyone's lives!

Patricia, God Bless you and your 2 beautiful girls! I am praying for all of you at this time.



Love to all of you,

Laurie Sullivan-Hall

Denise Auletta

July 28, 2003

Gary was a wonderful and outgoing person, full of life and ambition. I had the pleasure of knowing him, through his best friend Art. He will be missed deerly. May he live on forever in our hearts.

Frank Mariano

July 28, 2003

I'm sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,



Love

Frank, Frankie and Joey Mariano

Cindy White

July 27, 2003

To Gary's wife and children who I never had the pleasure of meeting, and to my friends, Brenda, David, Ricky, John and little sister Jeanne:

I am so sorry to hear about Gary. He was a great person and will be missed. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.



Love to you all,

Cindy (Garcia) White

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