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
Clay Hofffman says:
May 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Shepard family. Being Chris’ friend was one of the greatest blessings God ever game me. He is now in heaven praying for all of us.
Dee Christman says:
May 12, 2020
Chris brought a compassion and sense of fun to every interaction I ever had with him. His Team b.strong friends will miss him very much.
DeeDee Gorden says:
May 12, 2020
Dear Shepard family,
So sorry for the loss of Chris. He was such a sweet man. Every time he showed up for our Team in Training meet up for our ride in Tahoe, he had such a strong presence and amazing smile. He was such a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed by all. We were all so heartbroken when he announced that his cancer had come back. He was such a fighter. You raised a great man. RIP Chris. Love, DeeDee
Don Chew says:
May 12, 2020
Dear Bob, Kitty, & the Shepard Family,
My family & I are saddened by the news of the loss of Chris.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Don, Kim, & the Chew Family.
Elise Galka Colson says:
May 12, 2020
Dear Bob and Kitty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As a member of the Indian Ridge team, I have admired the love and support you have given to your son Christopher in his courageous fight for life – he was so brave and you were there for him all the way and he knew it. May your love for God, Christopher, your family and each other continue to strengthen you as you adjust to life without him here. I believe you will be reunited one day in heaven.
With love, Elise