Helen Jane Anderson Sheppard

7/30/2017

Helen Jane Anderson Sheppard, 83, of Skaneateles, New York passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Born in Mottville, New York on September 25, 1933, she was a graduate of Skaneateles High School Class of 1951 and SUNY Teacher’s College at Cortland in 1955. She lived her entire life in Skaneateles and is survived by her husband of 60 years David Sheppard, and 3 sons, Allen (Abby) of Tucson, Robert and John (Rebecca Dalton) of Skaneateles along with her beloved grandchildren, Kelsey, David, Owen, Matthew and Olivia. 2 sisters Joan (Ed) Quigley of Jordan and Janet Crane of Mottville. She was a teacher in the Skaneateles Elementary Schools for 23 years and later became a Reading Specialist for the elementary grades. Helen enjoyed being active and enjoyed playing golf in the 9-Hole and Tuesday Night Twilight Leagues at Skaneateles Country Club. She was an active member for many years in several clubs including the Skaneateles Garden Club, Book Club, Antiques Club, Bowling League and several Bridge Clubs. She loved living on the lake, watching the sunsets and tending to her gardens. She enjoyed skiing and bird watching, especially her favorite cardinals. She liked to spend the winter in Nokomis, FL. She will be missed by her family, friends and community.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 4 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral service will be on Friday, at 10am at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s name may be made to The Sheppard Family Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o The Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

20 Comments

Elfriede Parsons

7/31/2017 12:40:49 pm

I am saddened by Helen's passing! A thoughtful neighbor, a kind and gentle soul! It was a pleasure and honor knowing her! My deepest condolences to You David and Your family! You All will be in my thoughts and prayers!

don and maxine mc donaldwit

8/2/2017 07:40:01 pm

with our most sympathy

Karen EvansI

7/31/2017 01:04:13 pm

My most sincere sympathies, Dave, John, Bob, Allen and your families. Helen was always very special to me, knowing her for almost 60 years. I have many wonderful memories of our family get togethers and will miss her warm, welcoming smile and the great conversations we had. Thoughts, prayers, and love.

John & Lynda Parsons

7/31/2017 01:53:28 pm

So sorry to hear of Helen's passing - she was a wonderful woman and always so friendly to the Parsons family when we were neighbors and afterwards as well. Heaven has gotten another angel - and the Sheppard family has gained another guardian. Will miss her smile.

Chris Legg

8/1/2017 07:43:04 am

Dave, Al, Bob, John, Owen, and Matthew,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With her smile and engaging, cheerful manner Helen brightened our days. God bless Helen and each of you and your families, Chris Legg

Dave and Nancy MacDonald

8/1/2017 06:43:07 pm

We are deeply saddened to read of Helen's passing. Kings Gate Park has lost yet another dear, sweet soul. We are so very glad to have had the opportunity to know her. Peace and comfort to Dave and his entire family.

Jim & Sharon VerMeersch

8/2/2017 05:28:23 am

So saddened to hear of the passing of Helen. She will be missed by Kings Gate residents and residents up at the Lake. What a great life she had. Comfort te Dave and his family.

Dave and Deanna Yates

8/2/2017 06:22:40 am

We are so saddened to hear of our dear friend Helen's passing. She was such a sweet, generous person. She always seemed to have a smile on her face. Deepest sympathy to Dave, Alan, Bob, John and families.

Pat Osborne

8/2/2017 12:10:20 pm

Sorry to hear of Helen passing.She was a sweet lady and a real trooper no matter how sick she was getting, she kept on going without ever a complaint. Our KGP family has lost another longtime Bainbridge resident . I am sorry for your loss Dave. Pat O. #277

P&G CIA Team

8/2/2017 01:17:50 pm

Sending love, sympathy, and prayers to the Sheppard Family at this difficult time. God Bless.

Jenny and Bob Welch

8/3/2017 03:54:14 am

We are very sorry to read of Helen's passing. Kings Gate Park and Skaneateles has lost yet another sweet soul. She will surely be missed by many. Peace and comfort to Dave and family.

Doug Soule and Judy Coho

8/3/2017 08:07:30 am

We too were shocked and saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and your family. You were truly blessed with 60 years with such a wonderful lady.

Sandra Schmidt

8/4/2017 09:28:41 am

To the Sheppard Family.
I had the honor of knowing Helen in the SCC golf league.
We not only partnered in the Tuesday Night league, but she was a great mentor to me. We had a fun time, I am so sorry for her passing. Sincerely, Sandra

Jeff Palmer

8/5/2017 08:56:31 am

My condolences to the Sheppard family. Helen was a wonderful woman who always welcomed me and my family into her house and to the lakefront when I was growing up. Visits to Skaneateles will not be the same without Helen there.

The Barghout Family

8/8/2017 10:51:40 am

Our hearts are with the Sheppard Family and all of those who also loved Helen dearly and are dealing with their great loss of this special lady in their lives. 💖

8/10/2017 02:22:04 pm

I give my sincere condolences to the families and friends. Kenneth was greatly loved. The best description of Jehovah God is that he is love. It talks of this at 2 Corinthians 13:11 where it says, "Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably, and the God of love and of peace will be with you." This love is the reason why we can be confident that Jehovah will remember those in the memorial tombs in the near future and we will be reunited with our loved ones. Please take comfort in that knowledge.

Doug Armstrong

8/12/2017 05:40:01 pm

A wonderful lady and colleague at State Street School, she was always there for you and the students. I will deeply miss her , her calm and caring demeanor, and most of all as a friend..Bless you Helen !

CSA

9/25/2017 02:42:21 am

Condolences to your family. May you receive comfort from the word of God during this time of loss. Acts 24:15 says there will be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. Can you imagine the joy of Martha and Mary when Jesus raised Lazarus back to life?—Read John 11:21-24, 38-44. Revelation 21:3,4 promises that one day death, mourning, and outcry will be no more. To find out more regarding the hope for the dead visit JW.org and search "death".

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