Christopher Robert Shepard

Christopher Robert Shepard

February 02, 1967 - April 29, 2020
San Diego California

Christopher Robert Shepard

February 02, 1967 - April 29, 2020
San Diego California

Obituary

Christopher Robert Shepard was born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1967 at Doctors Hospital, Seattle, Washington. He later moved to Southern California and his youth was spent in Westlake Village and Tustin areas. Upon graduating from Foothill High School, Chris enrolled and thrived at University of San Diego where he played Rugby and developed lifelong friends. He graduated in 1989 from USD with a business administration degree which enabled Chris to hone his business skills in project and time management.  The last eight years were spent at Jones Payne Group/San Diego where he was involved in Field Construction Management providing construction services for the San Diego Airport Quieter Home Program. Chris loved the outdoors and was a true free spirit. He was an avid fly and saltwater fisherman. He could hold his own with many great fishing stories. He knew all the waters from Alaska, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Chile and all around the western United States.

The strongest passion for Chris was Kawasaki Motocross. His bike, his friends and his adventures were a true love.

Wherever Chris went he made and touched friends who loved him for life.  He also touched the hearts of the doctors who worked with him and they stated his strength and spirit were inspiring. Chris’ faith in Jesus Christ gave him the ability to embrace hope through the many challenges he faced. Chris was welcomed into eternal life on April 29, 2020.

Chris is survived by his parents Kitty and Bob Shepard of Palm Desert, CA; his brother Michael Shepard, his wife Colleen and four nieces Molly, Katie, Erin and Delaney of Ladera Ranch; aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral Mass will be held May 13th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ladera Ranch with interment at Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest.

To view the live-streamed Funeral Mass for Chris at 10:00 AM, May 13th, please click on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/holytrinitycatholicchurch
It will be active 30 minutes before the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’ name to the John Wayne Cancer Institute, Attn: Dr. O’Day/Foshag, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404.

 

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74 responses to Christopher Robert Shepard

  1. You could not help but love this man, he was so genuine. He will be greatly missed.

  2. Mark Ginella says:

    RIP Chris.

    You were one of my all time favorites from the USD rugby team. Thank you for all your help with contacts. You’re playing on the A team now with a bunch of really great guys.

    Love Mama G

  3. Dear Kitty and Bob Words can’t begin to express my deep sympathy to both of you and what wonderful parents you have been to chris through this difficult time. I know Chris was so appreciated of it and he expressed this to me when we walked on Mission Creek during his recovery from surgery.
    Chris is now in a better place and away from all the agony and pain of this ugly disease. May all the wonderful memories of Chris help you through this difficult time.
    Barbara Koch

    1. Dear Shepard Family,,
      The USD Rugby Team (85-89) was blessed to have Chris in our lives.”Shep” always gave 100% on and off the field and lived his life to the fullest! We thank you for sharing your son, brother and loving uncle with us and we will uphold his legacy of kindness and respect for others by gathering annually on a deep sea fishing trip. Fair winds and following seas my friend. David and Kimberly King

  4. Dear Bob, Kitty and Michael,
    We were saddened to hear of Christopher’s passing. May remembering all the fun times you shared with Chris put a smile on your face and help ease the pain. .
    God Bless Chris and All of you…..
    Love and Prayers, Diane and Craig Johnson

  5. Julie Walsh says:

    Dear Bob and Kitty:

    My heart goes out to you both on the loss of your beloved son, Chris. May God Almighty comfort and heal you as you reconcile his passing and the affect it will have on your lives. You and your family are in my prayers.

    Respectfully,
    Julie Walsh

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