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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joseph Rudy

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Shepherd

May 5, 1946 — Apr 8, 2023

Obituary

Joseph Rudy Shepherd passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at home with his family by his side.  He was born May 5, 1946 in Annabelle, Utah to Joseph Chester and Elva Shepherd. He moved to Granger, Utah when he was a young boy.
Rudy married Margie Lehman on September 23, 1965 in Granger, Utah.  He then served in the Vietnam War for 2 years. They moved to Lehi, Utah in 1977 where they raised 4 kids; Kurt (Missy) Shepherd, Chad (Jennifer) Shepherd, Mindi (Shane) Hardy, Amy (Brad) Jacobson.  They have 10 grandkids and 1 great grandson.
Rudy worked for Tooele Army Depot South, south area for 27 years before he retired.  He met many great friends from working there.
He loved horse riding, camping, hunting, fishing and watching his grandkids play baseball, basketball and football.  Rudy loved to watch BYU football and the Utah Jazz.  He will be greatly missed by his family.
He was preceded in death by grandson Blake Jacobson.  He is survived by his wife Margie of 58 years and 2 sisters, Karen and Marsha.
The family would like to thank hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Rudy.
A viewing will be held at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 11-12:00 PM with Graveside Service to follow in the Lehi City Cemetery at 12:30 PM with military honors.
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Funeral Services

Viewing

April
12

Wednesday

Wing Mortuary

118 E Main St, Lehi, UT 84043

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Graveside Service

April
12

Wednesday

Lehi City Cemetery

1100 North 400 East, Lehi, UT 84043

Starts at 12:30 pm

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