Leora Elaine Sheppard

Leora Elaine Sheppard, 86, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 8, 2021, at home in Waterville. Leora was born on January 5, 1935, at Farmington, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Lulu (Conaway) Baker. She was raised and received her schooling in Pennsylvania. She graduated from high school at Union Town High School. Following high school, she moved with her family to Butte, Montana. She met Dan Sullivan and they were later married. They made their home together in Butte, Montana. Leora worked as a waitress at Harrington's Restaurant in Butte. She met Cecil H Sheppard Jr. and following the passing of his testing by his family, they were united in marriage. They made their home together in Butte were Leora's father and Cecil worked together in the mines. In 1967, Cecil and Leora moved to Burien, Washington. Leora went to work as the cleaning lady at the Renton Nazarene Church. In 1975, they moved to Wenatchee, where she worked as a cook at Washington Elementary School prior to becoming the custodian at the Wenatchee Nazarene Church. In 1980, they moved to Kent while Cecil worked at Boeing. She became the caregiver for her husband in 1998. They moved back to Wenatchee in 2003, where Leora continued to take care of her husband. Cecil preceded her in death in November of 2007.. She was a lifelong member of the Nazarene Church and a longtime member of the Wenatchee Nazarene Church. As an active member, she became the coordinator of the funeral reception dinners. In Renton, She had been the President of the Nazarene World Mission Society, N.W.M.S., for many years and hosted many missionaries in her home. She especially enjoyed reading, canvas crafting, sewing purses, and hosting parties. Leora is survived by her children: Mark (Joan) Sheppard, Cascade, MT, Sue Avery, Federal Way, WA, Keith Sheppard, Renton, WA, Tim (Karen) Sheppard, East Wenatchee, WA, and Kim (James) Long, Waterville, WA; her siblings: Alice (Bob) Bowman, Whitehall, MT, Doris Clifton, TX, Allen (Kathy) Baker, Butte, MT; ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Lulu Baker; husband: Cecil Sheppard; and one sister: Lou Surplis. A Service of Commemoration will be held on April 23rd, 2022 at 11:00 am located at the Wenatchee Nazarene Church. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee and Cashmere.

Leora Elaine Sheppard

January 5, 1935 - December 8, 2021