Gerry Shepherd was one of my favorite teachers. He was gruff on the outside, but he was very caring with a no-nonsense approach to teaching history. Though he was strict (with a touch of humor), he was highly intelligent and very enjoyable to be around. Dr. Shepherd, you were a great teacher and a very decent human being!

Gerry, after you retired, you became my favorite substitute teacher and the kids loved you! After I retired, you and I lost touch. I didn't realize until now, a year later, that you're not here. If I still have Harry's email address, I'll let him know that you've gone.  

You always told me that as long as someone remembers you, you'll never die. You've taught and influenced so many students, and so many people (I especially enjoyed your articulate letters to the editor of the S.D. Reader) that you won't be forgotten! You LOVED your subject area and your annual trips, and always had a smile for me.  RIP, Gerry.

RIP Mr. Shepherd.  I have really enjoyed the thing you have written since leaving Helix.  Very informative and interesting.  No wonder you were so looking forward to retirement, you still had a lot of work to get done.  I hope you were able to do all you hoped for in retirement.
I will be including you in our Faculty & Staff section of  The Helix Memorial Group at Facebook.  There you will have your own personal area with your photo.
Thank you for the knowledge 
Lisa Samarron 
Helix High 
Class of 1981

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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14 diciembre, 1938 – 3 julio, 2018

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