JERRY SHEPARD, April 27, 1919 - May 19, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Helsenrott) for nearly 50 years; devoted father of Sandra (Kenny) West, Beverly Ann (Byron) Sharp and Mark (Debbie) Shepard; cherished grandfather of Tami (Randi) Gilbert, Wayne Sharp, Weslie (Neil) Restivo, Laurie (Brad) Jacobs, Paul (Yuria) Sharp, Alyson and Courtney Shepard; loving great-grandfather of Atlie, Alyx, Derek, Taylor, Brett, Lexy, Chase, Lyndsey, Emma and Michael; dear brother of the following deceased: Morry (Betty) Shepard, Sylvia Shepard and Berny Shepard; dear brother-in-law of Lois Shepard. While living in Cleveland for over 60 years, he worked for Bankers Life and Casualty, where he received many honors and recognitions. Jerry spent the last 35 years in Miami, FL., living independently. He was a member of the Masonic Order. Services will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd., Solon, Friday, May 25 at 2 p.m. The family will receive guests at the Marriott East Hotel on Harvard FROM 3-5 P.M. Those wishing to do so may make a contribution in his memory to the American Cancer Society .
