Of Rives Junction, MI passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 75. Russ was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 30, 1949 to parents Sheldon P. and Maxine A. (Rose) Shepardson. He married the love of his life of 55 years, Nancy J. (Halfacre) Shepardson on April 19, 1969. Russ served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era (1969 - 1971). After serving in the Army, he worked at Kelsey Hayes and Adco Products for 20 years each. He was an avid Michigan Wolverines fan and dear to his heart was adopting rescue dogs. He enjoyed being outside landscaping and maintaining his lawn. He loved people and enjoyed making them laugh. Russ is survived by his wife Nancy Shepardson, children Brian A. (Jennifer) Shepardson and Brenda J. Shepardson, granddaughter Alaina L. Shepardson, sisters Phyllis (Leo) Warren and Linda (Jack) Sharpshair, uncle Jim Rose, beloved "fur baby" Monica, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Sheldon and Maxine Shepardson. A celebration of Russ's life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Burden & Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, (1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, Michigan 49202). Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Burden and Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home. Russ will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice, 2150 Kingsbrooke Dr, Jackson, MI 49202 or Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202.
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