| Date of Birth | February 3, 1936 |
| Passed Away | July 20, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | July 23, 2010 |
| Service Time | 7:00 PM |
| Service Location | Hornell Elks Lodge |
STANLEY H. “POOKY” SHEPARD, JR.
HORNELL-Stanley H. “Pooky” Shepard, Jr., 74 of 109 Myrtle Ave., passed away in the presence of his loving family, late Tuesday afternoon (July 20, 2010) at Rochester General Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on Feb 3, 1936, he was the oldest of 11 children born to Stanley and Beatrice McKee Shepard. On Feb. 13, 1960, he was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to the former Loretta “Jean” Dixon, who survives.
A native and lifelong resident of Hornell, Stanley was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1954. He was employed in construction by the Laborers’ International Union of North America in Olean before his retirement.
Stanley enjoyed picking berries and was an avid sports enthusiast as well as a lifelong Mets fan. He also loved to drive his Plymouth Road Runner in area parades and to take it to car shows.
His family includes his wife of 50 years, Jean, his four children, Karen (David)Winant of Hornell, Lori (Jason) Reese of Hornell, Stacy Shepard (Dave Haven) of Michigan, Gary (Timberly) Shepard of Hornell; his 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; his nine brothers and sisters, Kay Day of Hornell, Sharon (Ronald) Miazga of Middleburgh, Phillip (Lisa) Shepard of Hornell, Joan ( Mick) Alvord of Cummings, GA, Tracy (Fritz) Kelly of Wellsville, Lynn (Tom) Bob of Canisteo, Steve Shepard of Nebraska, Susan (Joseph) Pelych of Hornell, Patty (Mike) Spangler of Tennesee; his brother-in-law, Jerry Hall of Hornell, his mother-in-law, Pauline White of Hornell; his two sisters-in-law, Joanne (Dick) Curran of Hornell, and Mary Ellen (Glenn) Bossard of Hornell; also his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his two infant brothers, his sister, Sylvia Hall and his sister-in-law, Linda (Walter) Warczok
Calling hours are from 4 7 pm Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Inc., 285 Main Street, Hornell. Immediately following calling hours (7 p.m.) family and friends are invited to a gathering at the Hornell Elks Lodge on Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Our love, sympathy, and condolences to the whole family. We’ll see you soon.
Stan,
You were one of the best co-workers I ever had the honor of working with. We only worked together for a short time for Maple City Builders but I enjoyed each day I had the honor of working with you.
My condolences go out to your family. I’m sure you will be greatly missed! Go Mets my friend.
To the entire family, Jean an all, I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten, may god comfort you all at this difficult time
My condolences go out to Aunt Jeanie, Karen, Lori, Stacy, and Gary and their families as well as to the families of Uncle Stevie, Uncle Philip, Aunt Kay-Kay, Aunt Sharon, Aunt Tracy, Aunt Lynnie, Aunt Susie, Aunt Patti, Uncle Jerry, and Joan. May Uncle Pook’s soul guide him on his new journey.
Stacy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean, Karen, Lori, Stacey and Gary, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I remember Stan and the Roadrunner! I would sit next door at my Grandma’s house and watch for him to bring it out. The Shepard family will always be very close to my heart. To all of Stan’s family and friends – please know that I am praying for you… I know what you are going through. I loved Stan very much and am so sorry for your loss.
Jean, Karen, Lori, and Stacy I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are coming from to you from Germany.
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Stan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.