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William Shepard Obituary
GROVE CITY: William Wade "Shep" Shepard, age 74, of Grove City passed away April 7, 2011 following an extended illness. He was born February 27, 1937 in Oak Hill, Ohio.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 50 years, Juanita Canter Shepard; their daughter, Rhonda Estell, of Hebron; and their son, Wade Alan (Linda) Shepard, of Marysville. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jack (Mandy) Shepard, Samantha Estell and Emily Shepard.
His mother, Elizabeth Shepard and his special aunt, Mildred Artz, preceded him in death.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who put his family above all else. He was a good friend and neighbor. He loved all sports and enjoyed playing and coaching baseball. He loved "the team" aspect of sports. He also enjoyed thoroughbred horse racing.
He attended Wellston High School and lived most of his life in Wellston, Lancaster and Grove City. He worked construction, drilled water wells, and worked at Irving Drew Shoe. His passion was raising his children as a "Stay At Home Dad".
A private family service was held. To leave the family a special message of condolence please visit: www.NewcomerColumbus.com.
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Rodney Voelker
April 7, 2012
Juanita, you and your family have many wonderful memories to fall back on, Wade is free of pain and looking down on his family; make him proud. A wonderful man.
Rodney Voelker, Virginia Beach VA
Rich "Dicky" Ausec
April 21, 2011
I am very saddened to hear the news. Shep entered my life before becoming a teenager and playing on his major little league team for two years was a tremendous amount of fun for me. Our Huddles team was one of the best teams I have ever been a part of. At times, I still find myself talking about our tremendous success 35 years later. To most, it must sound crazy but those times meant so much to me. There is no doubt that others did too...Like the post my teammate Scott entered. Shep did that for us. I will never forget that when his arm was getting tired of pitching batting practice to all us players, Alan would come in for relief. He'd throw me curve balls of which I'd never seen and couldn't hit and laugh at me the whole time on the pitchers mound as I bailed out of the batters box! Good Times!
Lisa Walters
April 19, 2011
Juanita,
So sorry to hear about Wade. I told mom that now Big Runs Mayor and Governor are back together again. He will be greatly missed. We are up the street should you need anything.
Lona Chaney (Boch)
April 18, 2011
Juanita,Rhonda & Alan,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have alot of great memories growing up in the old neighbor hood with all of you.And of all the times we had together. He will be missed.
Lona Chaney(Boch)
DIANNA STEWART
April 18, 2011
A candle for your Dad. Love you Rhonda
Dianna Stewart
Maggi Moore
April 18, 2011
To my extended family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Juanita you and Wade were always like another set a parents to me. When I moved back from CA and found Rhonda & seen Alan, it brought back so many great memories, over the years. I will always cherish all the times I spent w/all of you, and for always making me feel welcome in your come, and loved. It's always hard when we loose someone we love, but we always have memories in our heart and mind. I'm praying for all of you.
Love to all of you.
Maggi
Rhonda
April 17, 2011
A candle for you Dad..
April 17, 2011
Juanita,
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love & prayers, Judi ( McDaniel ) Elliott.
kent crist
April 17, 2011
so sorry for your loss. I remember him at little league practice and games. good times.
Scott Six
April 17, 2011
My Thoughts go out to the family.. Coach was a great man.. Lancaster Huddles was the best baseball team ever in lancaster
jo jobe-carpenter
April 13, 2011
Sorry to see of your loss.
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