BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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Jean Shepherd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2017.

Jean E. Shepherd, 89, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 12 noon, December 7, 2017 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 am until noon, at the mortuary Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemportuary.com.
She was born February 15, 1928 in Davenport; the daughter of Elmer and Ivie Marie (Klaus) Waage. She was united in marriage to Joseph Shepherd in Davenport. She was a nurse for over 40 years at the former St. Luke Hospital in Davenport and had been a teacher of nursing at Scott Community College. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at the hospital and playing cards.She is survived by her sons, Michael, Canton, MI; Steve (Melissa), Bettendorf; Tom (Aom), Brandon, FL;' grandchildren: Jim, Aaron, Dennis (Heather), Megan, Tanisha and Tanutcha and great grandchildren: Zach, Hunter, Clayton and Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, David.

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December 6, 2017

Melody Newby

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure she has already introduced herself to Grandma and Grandpa and is learning all about Steve's Indy adventures! Love you all! Melody

December 5, 2017

Bonnie Heydeman

I am sorry for your loss and am unable to attend on Thursday but wanted to express my condolences. Mrs. Shepherd was my first clinical instructor in the demo lab at Scott in 1987. She was a stickler for sure but she cared about her students and wanted us to do a good job and not mess around. She wanted us to be great nurses. If you didn't cut it, she let you know! I think we were all intimidated a bit but I really learned to respect her. I am a great nurse today because of her. Many years ago I had the pleasure of taking care of her as a patient and I was able to tell her how much she impacted my nursing career. What a full-circle moment for me! Rest in peace, Mrs. Shepherd, and know that you definitely made a difference.

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