Jim Shepherd, 69, of Kingsford Heights, Ind., passed away peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He was born May 28, 1951, in La Porte, Ind., to Felix and Alice (Shepherd) Shepherd.
Jim honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 434, Kingsford Heights, volunteering his time to present the 21-gun salute to other veterans. Jim enjoyed dressing up and playing Santa during the Christmas season, going to schools and various stores. He enjoyed playing cards with family in his spare time.
On April 28, 1973, in Kingsford Heights, he married Karen (Volk) Shepherd, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Alice Faye Williams, Virginia Geraldine Shepherd, Felix Patrick Shepherd and Elizabeth Rose Shepherd; stepchildren, Maida Eaton and Jonathon “Johnny” Eaton; four siblings, Willis (Cheryl) Shepherd, Faye Shepherd-Christenson, Frank Shepherd and Charles (Barb) Shepherd; and grandchildren, Kaela, Taris, Zane, Bryce, Asher, Elloran, Jaxon, and Siobhan.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Claude Shepherd; and one brother-in-law, Dean L. Christenson.
Cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Legion Post 434, 500 Grayton Rd., Kingsford Heights, Ind. 46346 in memory of Jim Shepherd.
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