Bernice Louise Sheppard, of Las Vegas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Bernice was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Cleveland, to Herman and Wanda Bode. She retired from the Pasadena Unified School District after 20 years as a school office manager. She was a faithful member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church and an active member of the Lions Club. She found great joy in volunteering throughout the years, whether it was for her children's band and sports activities, or at church and community projects with her husband. After retirement, she most enjoyed having fun with her many dear friends. Her greatest pride was in her four children and their families, their love for God and their love for family. Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 55 years, Robert Sheppard; and her brother, Rev. Harold Bode. She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Roger) Diehl of McMinnville, Ore., and Debra (Michael) Moya of La Verne, Calif.; sons, Dennis (Toni) Sheppard of Sycamore, Ill., and Duane (Patty) Sheppard of Yuma, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 6220 N. Jones Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamb of God Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
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