Lorinda "Lorin" Sheppard, 49, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at her residence in Fort Wayne, IN. Lorin graduated from Clawson High School and Adrian College. She earned her Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Michigan State University. Lorin was Director of Instructional Design and Clincal Assistant Professor at Manchester University School of Pharmacy for 3 years. Prior to that, she was employed at Michigan Fitness Foundation in Lansing, MI. Lorin had many interests, including sewing and other crafts, reading, and writing. She had a passion for good teaching and a drive to teach others how to teach through her papers, posters, and presentations. Surviving are her parents, Isaac and Donna Sheppard of Rochester, MI; brothers, Christopher (Anne) Sheppard of Rochester Hills, MI, and Jonathan Sheppard of Kirkland, WA; nephews, Benjamin and Samuel Sheppard; uncles, aunts, and cousins; many faithful friends; and her beloved canine companion, Clement. Visitation will be Friday, November 7, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochesster; with a memorial service Saturday 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester (visitation at the church starting at 2:00 PM). Gifts may be made in Lorin’s memory to the Sheppard Scholarship Fund at Adrian College, Adrian, MI (adrian.edu/give/) ; the Manchester University School of Pharmacy ([email protected] – College of Pharmacy); or to a charity of your choice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com or www.pixleyfuneral.com
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