Donna Beth Purdie Shepherd Obituary (1927 - 2006)

Our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma Donna, 78, passed away peacefully June 14, 2006 of kidney failure. Donna was born July 6, 1927 to Elizabeth and Thomas Purdie in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the youngest of five children with four older brothers. Donna graduated from South High School in 1944. She married Tracey W. Shepherd, Jr., August 19, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. Donna is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tracey, and her five children: Wendy Tillmann (Ruedi), Jil Lambert (Rick), Lori Edmunds (Dean), Darren Shepherd (Michelle) and Steven Shepherd (Alisa); 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother; father; her four brothers; and grandbaby daughter, Madison. Donna was a devout member of the LDS church and served in many callings in Primary, Relief Society and her love, Young Women’s. Donna loved the gospel and had a strong testimony and love for her Savior. She loved her family – they were everything to her. She had many wonderful friends who showed her so much love - she will miss them dearly. Donna loved to crochet and knit anything and everything, particularly afghans for her children, grandchildren and friends. She made hundreds of children’s hats for the church humanitarian program. She loved crafts and would create many fun things for special occasions. We love you, Mom! Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the LDS chapel on 1250 West Chavez Drive (9700 South off 1300 West on the east side of road) in South Jordan. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the same chapel and one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.