Wayne Elmer Shepherd

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. 
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. 
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. 
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we're together again.

Wayne Elmer Shepherd gave up time for Eternity on Friday, July 28,2017 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Concord, North Carolina. We, his family and friends, give thanks for the many years we were allowed to share his life.

He was the son of the late Elmer and Cora Blohm Shepherd who was born November 12,1948 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Wayne graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He served his country honorably and retired from the United States Navy after serving twenty years. After his military career, he was employed in the retail industry and Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina. He practiced Buddalism for many years. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed traveling especially to the beach and vacations in Utah. Wayne was an excellent cook. His specialties included: meatloaf, chicken-n-dumplings, and salmon croquets.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Shepherd.

Wayne and Jessie Clark were married in November 2014 in Albemarle, North Carolina.  A life well-lived and will forever be cherished by: his husband, Jessie Clark, Albemarle, North Carolina; three brothers: Carl (Shirley)Shepherd, Benjamin, Utah, Dale (Margaret) Shepherd, Tooele, Utah and Ray (Beckie) Shepherd, Santaquin, Utah; a sister-in-law, Shela Shepherd, Spanish Fork, Utah; other relatives and special friends: the Clark family-Irene, Mickey, Jane, Tonya and Anthony.

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