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
Tony Lombardo says:
May 11, 2020
Bob & Kitty Mike & Colleen & sundry nieces
I very much appreciate you including his friends from USD & USD Rugby who loved Chris the instant we met him. Chris convinced me to play rugby. Something which added so much to my life after college.
I am sorry for your Loss. I trust Chris is at peace.
You were generous in those days with Kawasaki Jet Ski Havasu all access, Easter in Desert (my Dad lives in Marrakesh), and craziness in your Tustin neighborhood. So much fun. The snakes in our apartment were even fun in retrospect.
Chris was always so proud of his family. Rightly so.
Tori Hill says:
May 11, 2020
Dear Shepherd Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful son, brother and uncle. He was truly one of my favorite people. Shep and I had a blast at USD and continued our friendship into adulthood. I admired his love for you all and the fight he gave cancer. Please know we will continue to keep you in prayer. RIP dear friend. You will be significantly missed. Love, Tori Hill and Family
Bonnie Whidden says:
May 12, 2020
Bob, Kitty, Mike, Colleen and girls,
Humble, charming, caring, genuine, strong, brave…Chris was all of these and more. He will be missed by so many. You have always been such a loving and close family that losing him must be unbelievably devastating. Bust as you are also a family of great faith, you know he is now pain and disease free with his Heavenly Father. He will be with and watch over you all until you meet again in Heaven. May all the wonderful memories of him provide some comfort during this difficult time.
Peace and Love to you all
Bonnie
Bonnie Worley says:
May 12, 2020
Dearest Robert and Kitty and Family,
Carl and I are so sorry for the loss of your amazing son Chris.
We enjoyed reading all about his adventures and how dearly loved he was by so many. We know no words can take your pain away but know we are all praying for you and your family.
With our deepest heartfelt sympathy and Love,
Bonnie and Carl Worley
CARROL Hurley Ullrich says:
May 12, 2020
Dear Bob and family: I was saddened to learn of Chris’ death. I remember you were so proud of him. Praying For you and Kitty as you go through this transition.
Carrol