Margaret H. Shepherd, 92, of Mesa passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 in Mesa. She was born May 16, 1919 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ruehlen & Lillian (White) Hays. Margaret is survived by a daughter: Jan S. (Robert) Emler and a son: James L. Shepherd; 6 grandchildren: Scott, David, Craig, Dana, Carl, and John; also nephews: Arnold Nafziger, Steven, Michael and Kurt Nafziger. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Shepherd in 1979, a sister: Dorothy Mack and a niece: Marilyn Nafziger.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at 11:00 am at Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85205. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Local arrangements were entrusted to Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ (480) 832-3500. www.melchermission.com.
