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Grace Olivia Carson Shepherd

Grace Shepherd Obituary

Alpine Ð Grace Olivia Carson Shepherd, 77, died August 14, 2003, at her home. Born October 14, 1925, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Charles Henry and Leaone Foutz Carson. Married, Duane Albert Shepherd, June 4, 1943, in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple.


She was a member of the L.D.S. Church and her love of the Savior was foremost in her life; with a strong testimony, she taught and lived as an example to all. Her family and friends were a precious gift in her life.


Survived by children: Kent (Peggy) Shepherd of Alpine, Ray (Lillian) Shepherd, and Diane (Lynn) Hunter, both of American Fork, Ilene (Ken) Vance of Sandy, and Clyde (Jana) Shepherd of Cedar Hills; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Erma Frandsen of American Fork, and brother, Harvey Carson of Draper. Preceded in death by husband; one son, Dale; grandson, Randall; one sister, Lola Taylor; and two brothers, Charles and Dan Carson.


Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Alpine Stake Center, 98 E. Canyon Crest Road, where friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.; and Wednesday, one hour prior, at the church. Interment, Alpine Cemetery. Funeral directors, Broomhead Funeral Home, Riverton, Utah.


A special thanks to Dr. Von Welch and Suzette Mitchell who helped with her care. 22p7.992

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 17, 2003.

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Carol Reese

September 4, 2003

Dear Family of Grace,

Sorry for your loss. Grace was such a kind a caring person. She was like our second Mom when we were kids. Sorry we didn't know sooner so we could have come to the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Sincerely,

Carol(Chavis)Re ese & Family

David Leavitt

August 19, 2003

This is a great loss for your family. Your family will be in our prayers. May your loss be eased with knowing that you will all be together at another time as a family and also knowing that she has been reunited with loved ones that have been waiting for her.

August 18, 2003

To the family of Grace Shepherd please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this sad time for your loss of your Mom and Grandmother.

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