Francis Harrison Sheppard, age 89, of Helena, passed away April 15, 2015 in Helena from advanced COPD.
Francis was born to Robert and Agnes Almyrtle Sheppard on August 19, 1925 in Choteau, Montana. The family made Browning, Montana their hometown. He graduated High School in Browning, Montana and went to serve his country in the United States Navy in1943 with US Navy 48th Seabees Battalion in Guam. Francis married Joan E. House in Cut Bank, Montana on May 7, 1950 and they enjoyed almost 65 years of marriage together.
Francis worked various jobs from the 1950’s to1963 with Ranch work, a lineman, shoe repair and sales, a mailman, and road construction. From 1964 to his retirement, he was a Long Haul truck driver in the northwest United States and retired from the Helena Division of Associated Foods.
Francis enjoyed his favorite Hobbies, fishing and horseshoe pitching as much as he could.
Francis is survived by his spouse, Joan Sheppard of Helena; his children, sons, Robert H. Sheppard of Ovanda, Montana and Thomas K. Sheppard of Toelle, Utah, and his daughter, Christine Sheppard, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; grandchildren, Ryan Sheppard, Jessie Prince, Annie Jo Bina, Rachel Rona, T. K. Sheppard, Benjamin Sheppard, Janel Sheppard, and Rebekah Sheppard; his great grandchildren, Gabriel and Eve Rona, Aiden and Eva Sheppard, and Noah Dhadwal.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Agnes Sheppard; brothers, Robert Sheppard and Kenneth Sheppard; and his sister, Nina Graber.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1260 Otter Road, Helena, Montana. Please visit to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Francis.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 18, 2015
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 18, 2015
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1260 Otter Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Lyle Manley says
I met Harry through Bob Conway and John Hein. We would camp every fall along the Missouri River near Townsend. It was an opportunity for us to hunt or fish or just enjoy being outdoors. I found out that Harry was always generous and kind and loved to be with his friends while we sat around the fire in the evenings.
I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
Dick and Judy Moothart says
Sorry to hear about Harry’s passing. I will remember his humor and friendship. I always think of our trip to Spokane when Harry and I got to go shopping while the “girls” were in school. Our thoughts are with you.
Dick & Judy
Kirt says
Great guy – great sense of humor. At a family reunion one time he noticed I wasn’t eating and told me “Go eat something or else Aunt Jo will keep pestering me. And if you don’t eat something eventually you’ll die then Aunt Jo will be pestering me about going and digging a dang hole ! ” (Only he didn’t say ‘dang’ : )
Good memories, good dude.