Surnames: Sheppard, Bell, McCoy George Howard “Shep” Sheppard, 89, lifelong resident of Hood River [Oregon], Died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. He was born October 1, 1914 in Hood River, the eldest of three children to George A. and Evelyn (Bell) Sheppard and grew up attending local schools and Working on the family fruit ranch. Following his graduation from Odell [Oregon] High School in 1933 he attended Oregon State College and majored in business administration prior to Enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served his country for 3 œ years in the South Pacific during World War II and successfully completed Officer Candidate School. He married Mariam McCoy in Odell in May of 1945. Following his discharge >From the military he returned home to operate a fruit ranch on Dethman Ridge With his brother Bob. Active in his community, he served on a number of local boards and commissions And was involved for a number of years with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the American Legion, a 50-year member of the Hood River Elks, And was member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Kemp Lodge #181 in Odell. He served as Grand Master of the Lodge for the State of Oregon in 1979-80. As active outdoorsman, he enjoyed all sports, particularly camping, fishing and Mountain climbing. He was a member of the Crag Rats alpineering club, serving As the Big Squeak (president) in 1947. Along with his mountaineering he was Active on many search and rescue operations. Survivors include his wife Mariam, Hood River, and his sons and their families; Douglas and Edie Sheppard, Santa Maria, California; and Gregory V. Sheppard, Hood River; three grandchildren, Phillip Sheppard, Portland; Corey Sheppard, Parkdale [Oregon]; and Kevin Sheppard, Lemoore, California and seven great- Grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes there will be no public services; the family Will observe private ceremonies of remembrance in conjunction with the Placement of his ashes at the Idlewild Cemetery mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yasui Dialysis Center at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital or to the Hood River Senior Center. Arrangements Are by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle October 21, 2003. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize