Wayne O. Shephard age 83 of Lapeer and formerly of Hadley died August 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Flint to Otis and Edith (Clark) Shephard and grew up in the Flint area graduating from Flint Central High School Class of 1954. Then he attended General Motors Institute and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He met the love of his life Linda Beth Grassa in Scottville, MI (aka, his Angel) and on May 25, 1963 they were married in the Scottville Methodist Church.
Wayne worked for General Motors for 39 years until his retirement in 1992. Then for an additional 10 years, he was under contract with General Motors for teaching. He loved the outdoors and the activities of fishing, hunting, golfing, and snowmobiling. Wayne took many fishing trips to Canada with his dad and his son David along with friends from work. He loved his family and everything about family especially reunions and gatherings that he would often video.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years Linda Shephard, a daughter Kimberly (Daniel) Johnson, two sons David (Celeste) Shephard and Mark Shephard, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a sister Donna Robinson of Gainesville, Texas. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jean Johnson, a nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carman Funeral Home and the family will have a reunion celebration memorial at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
A special thank you to Lapeer County Medical Care Facility (Suncrest) for all the care Wayne received while he was there.