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ROBERT SHEPHERD Obituary
Robert L. Shepherd, Sr. passed away on June 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old.
Bob was born on January 15, 1938 to Wayne and Mae Shepherd in Silver Lake, Indiana where he lived with his three brothers, Curt, Donald, and Harold Dean, and one sister, JoAn.
He joined the United States Army in 1955 and after his tour of duty relocated to Vallejo, California, where he met and married his wife, Joyce. After the birth of their three children the family moved to Washington State, living in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, and Ferndale.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, in 2006.
Bob worked many years for Puget Sound Energy and after retirement thoroughly enjoyed his newfound freedom golfing, fishing, and working part-time with his son building homes.
In 2011 he married Linda Anderson and not long after was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He fought this disease valiantly to the end.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda, his son Robert (Karla), son Doug, and daughter Tina (Jason) Jeffcoat as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren very dearly.
Please sign the Book of Memories and leave a message of condolence for the family at www.jernsfuneralchapel.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Stan Hillier
July 3, 2016
Our condolences to the family. Some good memories of my years at Puget some of those included working with/ for Bob.
July 3, 2016
My prayers go out to the family for your loss. May God's holy spirit give you the strength to endure during this time of sadness. Please take comfort in God's promise of life without end very soon.
Mike Weidkamp
July 2, 2016
What a privilege to be a greeter and in a men's group with Bob. He taught me a lot about overcoming my fears in communicating with others. My condolences to Linda and the kids.
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