Kent Albert Shepherd

Kent Albert Shepherd obituary, American Fork, UT

Kent Albert Shepherd

Kent Shepherd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warenski Funeral Home on Oct. 29, 2024.

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Kent Albert Shepherd, 80, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 26, 2024 at his home in Eagle Mountain, Utah from Parkinson's Disease.
He was born September 12, 1944 in the old Lehi Hospital to Duane Albert Shepherd and Grace Olivia Carson Shepherd. He was the first of six children, Ray, Diane, Ilene, Dale and Clyde. He lived in Fairfield, Utah for his first two years. When his father returned from the war his parents bought a home in Alpine, Utah where the bank now stands. He lived in Alpine for 71 years before moving to Eagle Mountain, Utah.
Kent graduated from American Fork High School and LDS Seminary in 1962. In 1963 he was called to serve in the Northern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On February 18, 1966, Kent married Peggy Lynn Davis in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with four children; Todd, Brandon, Tracy and Chuck.
Kent worked at Geneva Steel in security and safety until they closed. He then worked at Burns Security and the Utah County Jail until he retired in 2015. He was the Fire Chief in Alpine for 14 years.
Kent was preceded in death by his father and mother and two brothers; Dale and Ray. He is survived by his wife Peggy and his children; Todd, Brandon, Tracy (Wade Bullock), Chuck (Misty Salt), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters; Diane, (Lynn Hunter), Ilene Vance, and brother; Clyde, (Jana Smith) Shepherd, Sister-in-law; Lillian Shepherd.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00 noon in the Alpine City Cemetery, located at 350 North Grove Drive, Alpine, Utah.

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Tracy Bullock, daughter

October 29, 2024

My dad was one of the most amazing men I have ever known (yes, I am partial but it's the honest truth). I've seen my dad give up his own belongings to help someone in need. He loved giving out $2 bills and gold dollars to anyone kids who came to visit, helped in the yard, or even just to get a surprised look on their faces wen they saw something they hadn't seen before. Dad, you will forever be missed, cherished, and remembered for the amazing man you were!!! I love you!!!

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