Gary V. Shepard, 60, Lincoln Nebraska, died April 8, 2011, in Omaha.  He was born June 30, 1950 in Denver, CO.  Parents were Robert and Leona (Cardew) Shepard.  He proudly served in Vietnam U.S. Army as a Private First Class.  He was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, and Air Medal.  Gary was married to Diana Burns (of Kimball Nebraska) and they later divorced.  Three sons were born  to this union.



Gary was dearly loved by Fiance' Vickie Erdman; Survived by his sister Victoria Klemmetson and brother-in-law Dale Klemmetson; sons Jonnie Shepard, William Shepard, James Shepard, and daughter-in-law Krindell Shepard. Grandchildren Taylor, Brooklin, Jaden, Josh and Kelsy; Vickie’s children Norma, Patricia, Jason, and Rebecca; 15 grandchildren; plus nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.





There will be a gathering for friends and family April 15, 2011 from 7-10 p.m. at Heritage Bible Church, 5760 Cornhusker Hwy Suite 4, Lincoln.  Interment will be April 22, 2011 at 2 p.m. with full honor guard in Fort McPherson National Cemetery Maxwell, NE