Christopher Robert Shepard
February 02, 1967 - April 29, 2020
San Diego California
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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
Wayne Graveline says:
May 9, 2020
Bob nd Kitty,
We are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Chris was so kind when our daughter in law became ill and he was there to help her. Rest in peace Chris.
Love,
Wayne and Lexi
Wayne Graveline says:
May 9, 2020
Bob and Kitty,
So sorry for your loss. Chris was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Chris was very helpful to our Daughter in Law when she became ill. Rest in Peace Chris.
Love,
Wayne and Lexi
Catherine Mamer says:
May 10, 2020
Dearest Kitty and Bob, There is nothing worse than the loss of your child. There are no words to express my deep sorrow for this loss. May you find the strength and courage to carry on. Fond love and prayers from your old college friend.
john chronley says:
May 10, 2020
Dear Shepard Family,
I so very sorry for your loss. The world seems a little less bright….. Chris was one of the finest people I have ever known and I am proud to have called him friend. He will be dearly missed by many.
I take comfort knowing he is in a far better place and that we might all see him again one day.
I pray that God comforts you and gives you peace and strength during these most difficult times.
Warmest Regards,
John
Jorge, Maritza Diegmuller says:
May 10, 2020
Dear Bob, Kitty, Michael and Colleen,
We are deeply sadden by the news of Chris passing. We pray that God will grant you the strength. Our most sincere condolences to your family.
Jorge and Maritza Diegmuller