George Robert Shepherd

Memorial Services for G. Robert "Bob" Shepherd Jr., will be held at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Upton Community Center, Upton, Wyoming. Bob Shepherd, age 65, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Close to Home Hospice in Gillette, Wyoming after battling cancer the last few years. He was surrounded by family during his last days, and his passing was peaceful. Bob was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 16, 1948 to George R. Sr. and Roetta D. (Stealy) Shepherd. He grew up in Union, Michigan and graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1966. He lived in Union and Elkhart, Indiana for a few years before moving briefly to Texas, and then to Gillette, Wyoming. In 1976 the family made their home in Upton, Wyoming, where Bob lived until his death. He worked for Fortin Mobile Home service from 1975 until 1986 before starting Shepherd Service, which he owned and operated until retiring in 2007. He enjoyed many activities, including riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, woodworking in the shop, bowling and shooting pool. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Bob was survived by brother; Jerry (Audrey) Stump of White Pigeon, Michigan, sister; Barb Chandler of Union, Michigan, sons; Guy (Gayle) Shepherd of Elkhart, Indiana, Jason (Liz) Shepherd of Oakford, Illinios, and Richard (Ritchelle) Shepherd of Upton, Wyoming, 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, Wyoming, 501 S. Burma Ave, Gillette, WY 82716 or to a cancer research charity of one's choice to aid in the fight against cancer. Memorials and condolences can also be sent in Bob's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716