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
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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
Jayne Barrena says:
May 11, 2020
Condolences to the Shepherd Family. I only had a short time of knowing Chris, but he had an impact on mine and many more of our Team in Training teammates lives. I remember the first time I rode with Chris, he had a heavy mountain bike and we rode along the San Diego coast. He was determined to train with us to ride around Lake Tahoe. Then on one of our longest training rides, he announced to the team that he a cancer that was going to require treatment while we trained. It never stopped him from being part of our Team. He came to Lake Tahoe and rode a portion of the ride and came across the Finish Line with the entire team. It was a moment we will all cherish. I will miss him dearly, but have comfort in knowing he is in heaven looking over each and every one of us. Love to you all.
Jerry and Myrna Kessler says:
May 11, 2020
Dear Bob and Kitty:
We have watched with great sadness for you as you have brought great support to your beloved son Christopher in his courageous fight for life. While we did not know Christopher we know the love and strength you brought him had to be what sustained him for these years as he fought on. But Bob, we do know you. You have given us and many others a sample of what your courage is and what it means to be not only an extraordinary father, but an extraordinary man. Myrna and I and many others have admired you and Kitty for many years now.
We do not know what your path to peace is now but we hope that knowing we are there with you and for you will help you find the joy of life going forward.
May you know better days ahead.
With love-Jerry and Myrna
John Clinnin says:
May 11, 2020
We will miss Chris very much. I met Chris through my brothers Clinnin and we had a few great rides in San Diego. Chris always positive always kind. My sincere condolences to you and all of Chris’s family and friends.
Kay says:
May 11, 2020
Dear Shepard family,
I am so sad for the loss you have. Chris will always have a special place in my heart. He brought so much to all of those he touched.
With Love,
Kay Pfeiffer
Mike and Kim Donaldson says:
May 11, 2020
Bob, Kitty and Family,
Our deepest condolence on Chris’s passing. We pray that God’s grace provides strength and healing during this difficult time.
Mike and Kim Donaldson