DONALD JOHN (DICK) SHEPPARD

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DONALD JOHN (DICK) SHEPPARD On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Dick passed away at Concordia Hospital with his family at his side. He was born in London, England on February 2, 1923, the only child of the late Clara and John Sheppard. Dick was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife Bernice; daughters, Carol Hildebrand (Garry) of Winnipeg, Donna Sheppard (Brian) of Vancouver; granddaughters, Karin Hildebrand (London, England) and Krista Siemens (Ian) of Winnipeg. Also, he will be remembered by brother-in-law Reg Smith (Winnipeg); sister-in-law Edna Pitman and family (Flint, Michigan); sister-in-law June Smith and family (Winnipeg); cousin Pamela Dixit (Suresh) and family (Woodstock, Ontario). He is also survived by extended family and friends in Canada and England. Dick served as a navigator in the RAF during the Second World War, flying on missions in Europe, Burma, India and Africa. During Dick's RAF training in Manitoba, he met Bernice and they married on September 27, 1947 after his discharge from the service. Dick worked as a machinist at the CNR Transcona shops for 12 years and then joined the Corrections Service in 1959, retiring from Stony Mountain as assistant warden in 1986. Dick enjoyed many activities including curling, golfing, running, bowling and tennis. He was a member of the Wartime Pilots and Observers' Association, the West Kildonan Legion Branch No. 30, the Accident Prevention Association of Manitoba, and worked for the Winnipeg Police Community Volunteer Program after his retirement. He will be remembered as a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather, a respected co-worker, and good friend to many. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Hwy. The family would like to thank the staff of Concordia Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. Should friends desire, donations in Dick's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Forever Loved Arrangements entrusted to KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. 338-0331 www.klassenfuneralhome.com Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 20, 2007