This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Shepperd, Hemminger Cameron, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5395/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Apr 23rd, 2010 Clay Shepperd Clay Shepperd, 59, of Waldport, Ore. died April 12, 2010 at his home. He was born April 6, 1951 to Thomas and Delores Shepperd in Denver, Colo. After completing his GED, he went to college for a time, and later worked several different types of jobs. He was a service station attendant, mechanic, taxi driver, medical taxi driver, courier, and most recently a tow truck driver for Bill's Chevron and Service Center in Waldport. He loved to camp, fish, work on cars and computers. He was a devoted husband and father. He married his sweetheart, Desiree Miotke, in Salem, Ore. on April 14, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Delores Shepperd. He is survived by his wife, Desiree of Waldport; daughters, Celeste Hemminger of Rock Falls, Ill. and Starr Shepperd of Waldport; son, Austin Shepperd of Waldport; sisters, Heather Cameron and Bonnie Cameron; brothers, Greg Cameron and Mark Cameron; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at The Community Presbyterian Church of Waldport, Highway 34 and Bay Street. Bateman Funeral Home in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.