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Kenneth Shepard "Shep" Hjelm

1953 - 2018

Kenneth Shepard "Shep" Hjelm obituary, 1953-2018, Orlando, FL

BORN

1953

DIED

2018

Kenneth Hjelm Obituary

, born February 5, 1953 in Pittsfield, MA, entered his eternal home suddenly on March 24, 2018. Shep's 65 short, full years revolved around faith, family, fishing, and football. He was a paragon of virtue, pillar of strength, humble servant, exemplary husband, most devoted dad, and generous brother, uncle, and friend. Shep grew up in Winter Park, graduated from WPHS and UCF, served as a loyal member of Faith UMC, and retired recently from 40+ years with GM. His strongest legacy lives on in his near 44 year marriage to best friend and soulmate, Bonnie Bodfish Hjelm. Shep also leaves behind daughters Sheri Hjelm and Keri Hjelm Wilson; son Kenny Hjelm; son-in-love Jimmy Wilson; sister Jane Hjelm Hostetler, brother-in-law Joe, niece Jennifer, and nephew Jason. He is predeceased by parents, Kenneth E. and Ann Hjelm, and Rodney and Martha Bodfish. A celebration of Shep's life will be at Faith United Methodist Church, 1411 N Dean Rd on Sat., April 14 at 11am; donations in his name at the church are requested in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2018.

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October 20, 2018

RIP ....your duty is done..well done faithful servant...prayersfor your family...

Dave Eicher

October 20, 2018

Rest in Peace Shep. You were a teddy bear of a guy.

Mary Santana

April 10, 2018

Forever will be you and the families guiding light from the heavens above

Bonnie Berry

April 2, 2018

So sad to hear of Shep's passing, he was a good, kind soul, worked with for years at GMAC. My condolences to his beloved family.

David Duos

April 1, 2018

I enjoyed working with Shep while with GMAC, he was a good man. I'll never forget the night my wife and I along with my oldest son had dinner with him in Little Rock, Ar. Brian, our son, remarked how big Shep was. Shep laughed and made a bet with Brian that he could take of his wedding ring and put a quarter through it without touching the inner sides of the ring with the quarter. Brian lost and we all had a good laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jena Hjelm Barton

April 1, 2018

I wish I had known my cousin Shep more than I did - but what I do remember is his kindness and warm heart. He touched all those who knew him and was a wonderful & loving man.

April 1, 2018

Bonnie and Family,
We are thinking of you in this time of sadness. Shep will be surely missed.

Love to all,
Cece Browning and Family

March 31, 2018

My condolences to your family.
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

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