Donald "Duane" Shepardson's Obituary
Donald "Duane" Shepardson, age 94, passed away on November 18, 2023, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma, Michigan. Duane was born March 12, 1929, in Edmore to parents Emery and Violet (Hanson) Shepardson. Duane was raised in Edmore before moving to Big Rapids, where he attended and graduated from Big Rapids Public Schools. He was drafted into the army in 1949, where he served for two years. He then spent 7 years in the reserve before he was honorably discharged from service in 1952. Duane married his wife, Hazel Ann Malone in 1953. They spent 38 years together before she passed away in April of 1991. Duane then met Betty LeFever, whom he married in August of 1992. They then went on to spend 27 years together before Betty passed away in September of 2019. Duane spent 36 years employed as an Instrumentation Technician at Michigan Con-Gas Company before he retired in 1996. Duane enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, bingo, and playing at the casino. He also enjoyed having breakfast at Beardsley's restaurant and driving the Edmore shuttle van. Duane was also a member of the Faith United Methodist Church.Duane will be missed by his children, Edward (Jane) Shepardson of Alma, Shelton Norman (Susan) Shepardson of West Branch, Diann Lynn (Michael) Richards of Nashville, Michigan; stepchildren, Larry (Kathy) LeFever of Lakeview, Dan (Deb) LeFever of Stanton, Louise (Mark) Taylor; and by his grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Violet; son, Rudolph Duane Shepardson; and sister, Betty Marie.A celebration of Duane's life will be held for his immediate family.The family asks that any contributions made in Duane's honor go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Mid-Michigan Hospice.
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