David Sheperd

David Sheperd obituary, Laguna Hills, CA

David Sheperd

David Sheperd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Connor Mortuary - Laguna Hills Chapel & Mortuary on Nov. 10, 2021.

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David G. Sheperd, age 67, of Laguna Woods, California passed away on November 7, 2021. David was an active member of the Laguna Woods Village, where he lived, participating in community softball games and social gatherings. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and later moved to New Jersey, where he raised his only child, Matthew, alongside ex-wife Karen Besca. David was a proud, loving father and grandfather, as well as a fierce lover of life, family and friends. During his life, he touched many people with his kindness, support, and incredibly strong heart. In recent years, it was his deepest wish to help as many as he could, using his unique knowledge of medicine and wellness.
David is survived by his partner Terry Mao, along with his son Matthew, daughter-in-law Leah and granddaughter Alice. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Martin, as well as his sister Natalee Sheperd.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 14 at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of David to the National Alliance on Mental Health at nami.org.

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Jonah Zerner

November 10, 2021

David and I were "bros." We met the first week we both moved to Laguna Woods and hit it off immediately. Maybe because we were both from New York. I enjoyed sharing meals at Mothers with him, playing softball with the guys, attending dances in The Village, going to clubs and watching him relive his youth on the dance floor and hearing him preach about LDN trying to help everyone he knew.
David was a good friend and I will miss him dearly.

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