SHEPHERD, George N.: Died 1946

SHEPHERD, BELL, MILLS, WARRINGTON, ROKE

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 11/2/2016 at 15:57:25

**Handwritten: Rec. Rep. 10 Oct. 1946

George N. Shepherd

(Liberty Co., Montana Times)
George N. Shepherd, 79, was laid to rest in the Chester cemetery. The service was conducted by Reverend James W. Knorr in the Chester Methodist church.

George N. Shepherd was born Oct. 16, 1867, in Bentonsport, Iowa, and resided there in early youth. He was married Oct. 9, 1889, to Miss Addie B. Bell at Keosauqua, Iowa, and to this union nine children were born. All of whom are living with the exception of one son who passed away in 1921.

In 1901 the family moved to Cooperstown, North Dakota, where Mr. Shepherd farmed until 1916 when they moved to Chester. Mr. Shepherd filed a homestead south of town and farmed in that community until his retirement approximately 25 years ago. Since that time he has made his home in Chester. At the age of 18 the deceased joined the Methodist churuch(err) and has been a constant, ardent and influential member until the time of his death.

Mr. Shepherd, affectionately known as "Grandpa Shepherd" among many of us who can remember him from the time we were only youngsters, was a typical Montana pioneer. He was one of the most well respected and honored gentlemen of the community and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his passing.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Addie Shepherd, three sons, Glen Shepherd of Kalispell, Paul Shepherd of Chester and Dr. L.K. Shepherd of Des Moines, Iowa, and five daughters, Mrs. George Mills of Spokane, Mrs. Simon Warrington and Mrs. John Roke of Chester and Mildred and Gladys Shepherd of Des Moines.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 21, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA