Wesley "Wes" O. Shepherd Obituary (1938 - 2020)

Wesley "Wes" O. Shepherd, 82 of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Wes's visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 1pm-4pm at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Wes was born on January 1, 1938 in Plano, Illinois to Owen and Vera Petit Shepherd. He married Iona Stutsman on July 31, 1972 in Bloomington. Wes is survived by his wife Iona; his children, Don Shepherd, Bloomington and Kellie (Denise) Eastman, Lexington, Ohio. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister. Wes was a 1955 graduate of Bloomington High School. He worked most of his adult life in the auto parts industry and retired from Sieg Automotive in 1991. Anyone that knew Wes knew he loved to tinker with engines, small and large. There was not a part he could not find if he did not already have it. Wes loved to go to car shows with his 58 Chevy, he was a member of several antique car clubs and he never met a stranger especially if they stopped and asked him about his car. Wes was a big presence and loved to share his advice and wisdom with his, children, grandchildren, and all his nieces and nephews. Wes was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com