Dr. Andy Shepherd

Dr. Andy Shepherd Dr. Andy Shepherd, 70, of Lago Vista, Tex., and Vail, CO, died June 29, 2009, after battling leukemia. Born September 13, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa, to Dr. I.A. Shepherd and Dr. Christine Shepherd, he lived most of his youth in lowa and Illinois. Graduating from the University of Texas and then Palmer College of Chiropractic, he followed both parents and his brother into the chiropractic profession. He practiced NUCCA chiropractic for forty years at the same location in Austin, Texas. Patients knew him for his dedication to perfection and uncompromising preciseness in the work in which he so fervently believed. Above all else, Andy was a devoted family man. His family was his great joy and he was always there for support and guidance. Beloved in return, there was always at least one daughter constantly at his side during all the long hours and weeks that he was hospitalized fighting AML. He is survived by his loving wife, Harriet, and their four daughters, Susan (Shep) Landy and husband Mike Landy of Plano, Tex.; Jennifer Amerkhail and husband Rahim Amerkhail of Washington, DC; Amanda Shepherd of Washington, DC; and Kristin Shepherd of Vail, CO. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Irv Shepherd and wife Catherine of Kingsland, Tex., and one nephew, Dr. Dean Shepherd and wife Stacy of Plano, Texas. All his life, Andy had a great love for nature and the outdoors. He liked to swim, canoe and windsurf on Lake Travis and he thrived on the beautiful surroundings in Vail, CO, where he and his wife spent their summers hiking, golfing and watching the multitude of wildlife. His ashes will be scattered in these mountains that he grew to love so much. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX, 512-454-5611. The family appreciates the outpourings of love and support from patients and friends. They also wish to thank the staff at Lighthouse Hospice, located in Round Rock, Tex., for their outstanding service during his stay there. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 2913 Williams Dr., Suite 320, Georgetown, TX 78628; or to the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association Foundation, http://www.ucrf.org/donate/donate-now