CHRISTINE SHEPPARD

CHRISTINE SHEPPARD obituary, Salt Lake City, UT

CHRISTINE SHEPPARD

CHRISTINE SHEPPARD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2009.
Christine Sheppard 1952 ~ 2009 Christine Sheppard passed away unexpectedly at home on October 25, 2009 at the age of 57.Chris was born September 24, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Joseph L. (Bud) and M. Sherri Cowley Sheppard. Chris loved music, she loved dancing and she loved to read. Chris was happiest when she was taking care of others, especially while caring for her Mom and for the special girls in her life, Cheyenne Brown and Bailey Jo Sheppard. Chris was the second Mom to the girls and she loved them as though they were her own. Chris worked as an EMT, a paralegal and worked for many years in the medical billing field. Preceded in death by her father Joseph L. Sheppard. Survived by her mother M. Sherri Cowley Sheppard; brothers Jeff and Jon Sheppard; nephew Bryant Sheppard; nieces Brandy Slagowski and Bailey Jo Sheppard; Cheyenne Brown; as well as by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, 12:00 p.m. at the Holladay 14th Ward, 4917 South Viewmont Street, Holladay, Utah. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28th at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary and Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City and from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

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October 29, 2009

Fred Law posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2009

Randy Cowley posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2009

Russ & Sharon Cowley posted to the memorial.

Fred Law

October 29, 2009

I just learned of the passing of Chris. She was a dear friend in my neighborhood, and enjoyed talking to her throughout the years. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

Love,
Fred

Randy Cowley

October 29, 2009

Dear Aunt Sherri, Jeff and Jon,
I am extremely sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Please know my heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I love you guys and wish I were there to comfort.

Russ & Sharon Cowley

October 28, 2009

Dear Aunt Sherri & Family,

What a shock to hear of Chris's passing. Our heart and soul are with you in your time of grief. We love you guys very much and wish we could be there, but we are in spirit.

Love

Sheri Sabey

October 28, 2009

Dear Aunt Sherri & Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

Love,

Kaye Sheppard Stone

October 28, 2009

Dear Aunt Sherri, Jeff, and Jon,
We are all so sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. She was always such a sunny, happy soul, and it is just so sad to lose her at a young age. Our thoughts are with you - from Sandy, UT and Ithaca, NY.
Love, LaVae, Cheryl, Richard, Keith, & Kaye

Liz Campbell

October 28, 2009

Lord, we come before you with heavy hearts for our loved one, Chris, who is now gone. We pray for your peace to help the family cope with the loss of the beloved daughter, sister and friend. You are our ever present, provider, protector, power and strength. We lean on you to sustain us in difficult times. Let our hearts be open to your love, let our ears be open to your word, and let our eyes be open to your way. Thank you Lord for the time Chris had with her family. Thank you for the many memories they shared. Cousin Liz

Cheyenne Brown

October 28, 2009

Grandma Shep,
I can't believe such a terrible thing has happened, I love you all dearly and all I can think is that she is in heaven, with heavenly father and Jesus Christ. Now I know that I will always have an angel looking out for me where ever I go.

~ Cheyenne Elizabeth Brown

Beckey Westwood

October 27, 2009

So sorry to hear that Chris is gone. She meant alot to my daughter Cheyenne Brown and will always be in her heart. Sending prayers and thoughts from us and my parents John and LaVetta in Canada.

October 27, 2009

Jeff, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray that the little frustrations that remain to be few to ease your burdens at this emotional time. God Bless you all....Syd (Loveridge) Fortuna, Wy

Jack & Barbara Cowley

October 27, 2009

Sherri and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your great loss. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lossing a loved one is alwasy hard but the Lord will be with you in this time of sorrow

Becky Schluter (McCauley)

October 27, 2009

I love you aunt Chris I can't believe you're gone.You left some big shoes to fill for taking care of Bailey as good as you have all these years.We'll miss you so much.

Leslie Peterson

October 27, 2009

Dear Jeff,and family. I just want you to know the sorrow in my heart knowing we lost a loved one here, but Heaven gained another Angel. My love is with you at this hard time.

Leslie Ryan Peterson

October 27, 2009

I was devastated to hear of the sudden loss of my sweet friend Chris. She truly was happiest when she was making others happy. My prayers and love are with the family... especially Mom.

Debbie Ashby

Gail Snow

October 27, 2009

I worked with Chris at Health Plans for several years. She was a very caring person and a great friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time.

Suzanne Dulle

October 27, 2009

Aunt Sherri, Jeff and Jon,

I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My love and prayers are with you all.

Suzanne Shepherd Dulle

Jill Cowley

October 27, 2009

Aunt Sherri,

We are so sorry for you loss. We are thinking of you and hope to see you on Wednesday.

Love,
Jill Cowley

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