Robert  Shepard, a long time resident of Berkeley (formerly of Cleveland, Ohio) died January 5th, 2024 after a long and valiant battle. He was 75 years old.

Bob graduated from Case Western in Cleveland in 1972 with a degree in electrical engineering When he moved to the Bay Area, he worked at several tech companies including Apple and Sybase. After he retired he worked as a substitute teacher in Berkeley and Oakland. He was committed to social justice and was involved in local politics for many years.

Bob was also an accomplished musician, and enjoyed arranging music. He took advanced classes in Transcendental Meditation and made several trips to India and Tibet to study meditation and spiritual practices. While still in his teens, Bob built his own radio transmitter, and started a radio station in his attic. In his early 20’s he obtained his pilot’s license.

In Cleveland, he was instrumental in starting co-ops, and continued his involvement in co-ops when he moved to the Bay Area.

A special thank you to the staff at Kaiser Oakland Hospital, Greenridge Acute Care, and to the ICU staff at Kaiser Richmond Hospital. Their extraordinary care, kindness, and compassion during Bob’s last hours helped to make his passing peaceful and transcendent.

 He is survived by Angela, his partner of 25 years, his sister Marcia, cousins, and dear friends.

Bob had a beautiful spirit, a tender heart, a keen intellect, and such integrity and dignity. He was loved and is greatly missed.

Rest in Peace, Beloved.

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