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On Monday, March 14, 2022 Robert (Shep) Andrew Shepherd Jr. passed away at age 77 during a hospital stay at Kaiser Walnut Creek. Throughout the past 3 years Shep has endured numerous medical issues, starting with a car accident in 2019. More recently, Lymphoma and Dementia were the most unforgiving pair. He showed continuous strength, resilience, passion, and love, with all the cards stacked against him. Even in his lowest moments he couldn’t help but …

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What were Shep's favorite games to play?
Aggravation was definitely his favorite! We have a game board that has been passed d…
Aggravation was definitely his favorite! We have a game board that has been passed down in the…
Aggravation was definitely his favorite! We have a game board that has been passed down in the family and we played wit…

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Born

January 9th, 1945
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Got married to Colleen Shepherd

1984
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Had a child, Bobby Shepherd

1985
Oakland, CA

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Robert "Shep" Shepherd Jr.