David R. "Tuffy" Shepherd Obituary (1946

David R. "Tuffy" Shepherd passed away Friday, August 11th at 12:40 pm at Carle BroMenn Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 7th, 1946, in Bloomington, IL to Harold E. and Alberta E. Shepherd. David married Lily A. Troyer on July 31st, 1970; she survives. Also surviving are his two daughters, Lea (Roger) Scott and Shelley (Dillon) Ivey; five granddaughters, Amber (Caleb) Bell, Sydney (Joshua) McKee, Aubrey (Gage) Scott, Hayley (Joey) Oakes, and Kara (Nathan) Oakes; four great-grandchildren, Declan, Lively, and Elodie Bell and Piper McKee; one sister, Phyllis (Marty) Defenbaugh; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four nephews. David was a member of the Laborers Union 362 until 1981. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, maintaining his garden, mowing, watching Cardinals baseball, old westerns, and reading his Bible. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services; a Celebration of Life may be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, cards and condolences, send in care of Lily Shepherd to 106 S. Walnut St. Apt. A in Heyworth, IL 61745. David would always say, "It's never goodbye. It's toodle until I see you again."