Theresa Lynn Shepard

Theresa Lynn Shepard, 74, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 in West Des Moines, IA. Visitation will take place Sunday, December 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.

Theresa was born March 14, 1947 in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from North High School and briefly attended Northwest Missouri State. In 1967, she was united in marriage to William Shepard, her high school sweetheart. From this union two children were born. Theresa enjoyed being a stay at home mother and after her family had grown, returned to DMACC to study to become a dental hygienist. She loved scrapbooking, reading, collecting trinkets, horses of all kind, and travelling, especially to Europe. She was a season ticket holder to the Des Moines Civic Center and could be found attending all the various plays and musicals that were offered.

Left to mourn her loss are her sons, Jeff Shepard of Clive, IA and James (Beth) Shepard of Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren, Johnathan and Cody; her brother, Jim Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association and online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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