Larry Arnold Shepard, 78, Lenora, Kansas passed away at the Norton Andbe Home on Monday, November 11th, 2019.
Larry was born on August 22nd, 1941 in Jerome, Idaho. The son of Lewis “Barney” and Nelda Shepard. He attended grade school in Idaho before moving to Lenora, Kansas and years later graduating from Hill City High School in 1959.
Larry married Shirley Bruning on June 2nd, 1961 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Logan, Kansas. They were married 58 years. To this union three sons were born: Gary, Paul, and James “Jim”.
Larry was fortunate to have learned multiple trades during his career. He worked in the oil fields, operated the Standard Oil Tanker route in Norton, Kansas before working at the Norton County School District. Larry later worked at the Norton Ready Mix prior to moving to Chandler, Arizona in 1986. Larry was the head maintenance worker for the Valley Hope in Chandler until 1999 when he and his wife moved to Lenora to work for the Lenora school until 2006. He assisted the community with handy man services until his retirement.
Larry was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Norton, Kansas and in later years was an active member of the United Parrish in Lenora. Larry shared his love for camping and boating with his family on summer weekends and annual vacations. He also enjoyed traveling and motorcycle adventures.
Larry was preceded in death by parents Barney and Nelda (Troutner) Shepard, brothers James and David, sister Charlotte Morford and daughter-in-law Ginger (Wooten) Shepard; brother-in-law Dalbert Bruning and sister-in-law Karen Bruning.
Larry is survived by his wife Shirley (Bruning) Shepard of Lenora, KS; three sons: Gary Shepard of Lenora, KS; Paul Shepard of Concordia, KS; & Jim Shepard and wife Marni Green of Cave Creek, AZ. Six Grandchildren: Mathew Shepard of Queens, NY; Stephanie Shepard and spouse Emily of Tampa Bay, FL; Rachel (Shepard) Goodman and husband Daniel Goodman of Emporia, KS; Zachary Shepard of Phoenix, AZ; Samantha Shepard of Phoenix, AZ; and Andrew Shepard of Phoenix, AZ. Two step grandchildren, Madison Anderson of Glendale, AZ; Corbin Bailey of Glendale, AZ; and three Great Grandchildren. Two brothers Steve Shepard and wife Rhonda of Quinter, KS and Kenny Shepard and wife Karen of Penokee, KS; Brother-in-Law Lloyd Morford of Hill City, KS and many other loving relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 in the Lenora United Parish Church, Lenora, KS, with Reverend Blair Kirkpatrick officiating. Inurnment will follow in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenora United Parish Church or Hospice Services, Inc.