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Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota
A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, at the Rush Funeral Home in Wall.



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In memory of

Lydia Shepard

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Philip Nursing Home at the age of 86

Lydia Shepard was born on January 13, 1933, to Myron "Pete" and Olga (Lanning) Huffman in Wall, South Dakota.

She attended Cedar Butte Country School through grade school then high school at Wall, graduating in 1951.

Lydia was united in marriage to Darwin "Smokey" Shepard on March 23, 1951. To this union a son and a daughter were born, Randy and Vickie.

After Darwin was discharged from the service they remained in Wall where Darwin worked for the WREA for a number of years then purchased a bulk fuel business with Lydia doing the books, and Darwin running the trucks.

Survivors include one son, Randy (Deb) Shepard of Henderson, Nevada; one daughter, Vickie (Curt) Willuweit of Wall; four grandsons, Keith Eisenbraun of Wright, Wyoming, Ryan Eisenbraun of Wall, Brian Shepard of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Brady Shepard of Henderson, Nevada; one granddaughter, Heather Beck of Selby, South Dakota; eight great-grandchildren; a good friend, Doug Crown; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin “Smokey” Shepard and her parents.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, at the Rush Funeral Home in Wall.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, at the Wall Cemetery with Pastor Chris Stewart officiating.


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MEMORIAL VISITATION
Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 4-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Wall, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday, October 21, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Chris Stewart

  • We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. ~ Gerard and Faye Knorr West Bloomfikeld MI (10/26/2019)
  • Randy, Vicky and Family, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. ~ Wayne and Marcia Huether Interior (10/21/2019)
  • Loving prayers for grace and peace during this difficult time. You & Curt are in our thoughts. ~ Joie & Kerry Willuweit Estes Park, Colorado (10/21/2019)
  • Randy, Vickie and families - So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great friend to Mom. Tara always said if Grandma got sick when she was staying with her that she would go get Lybia to help. She always called your Mom Lybia instead of Lydia. I loved her garden!! Fond memories of our neighbors!! My deepest sympathy to all of you!! ~ Marilyn Wulf Rapid City, SD (10/20/2019)
  • Randy, Vickie and family. My deepest sympathy. ~ Sheryl Sether Hot Springs, SD (10/20/2019)
  • Im thinking of you Vicki. Your mom must have been a great woman cuz she raised hard working kids. ~ Norma Carson Wall, sd (10/19/2019)
  • Randy, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our condolences ~ Tim and Peggy Lester Austin, TX (10/18/2019)
  • I'm so sorry for your loss. Lydia was an amazing woman. She will be missed. I have so many memories of your dad and her and I cherish each one of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Bonnie Crown Ramirez Casper, Wyoming (10/18/2019)
  • Our thought and prayers are with you. ~ Lea Armour (10/17/2019)
  • Our thought and prayers are with you. ~ Lea Armour (10/17/2019)
  • Vicki and Family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.     ~ Fawna (Geigle) Goff Sturgis, SD (10/17/2019)
  • Randy and family Vickie and family, Cherish the memories sorry for your loss prayes to you all. R.I.P. Lydia ~ Jerry & Kim Morgan Wall, SD (10/17/2019)
  • So sorry for your loss. Lydia made the Best potato salad!! ~ Ronda Hamann Wall, SD (10/17/2019)
  • Prayers for your family. ~ Connie Clements Richards Altoona IA (10/17/2019)