Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Rudy Shepherd

Joseph Rudy Shepherd passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at home with his family by his side.  He was born May 5, 1946 in Annabelle, Utah to Joseph Chester and Elva Shepherd. He moved to Granger, Utah when he was a young boy.   

Rudy married Margie Lehman on September 23, 1965 in Granger, Utah.  He then served in the Vietnam War for two years. They moved to Lehi, Utah in 1977 where they raised four kids; Kurt (Missy) Shepherd, Chad (Jennifer) Shepherd, Mindi (Shane) Hardy, Amy (Brad) Jacobson.  They have 10 grandkids and one great-grandson. 

Rudy worked for Tooele Army Depot South, south area for 27 years before he retired.  He met many great friends from working there.

He loved horse riding, camping, hunting, fishing and watching his grandkids play baseball, basketball and football.  Rudy loved to watch BYU football and the Utah Jazz.  He will be greatly missed by his family.

He was preceded in death by grandson Blake Jacobson.  He is survived by his wife Margie of 58 years and two sisters, Karen and Marsha.  

The family would like to thank hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Rudy.  

A viewing will be held at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 11-12:00 PM with Graveside Service to follow in the Lehi City Cemetery at 12:30 PM with military honors.

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