Dorothy Jane Shepherd Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Jane Shepherd of Gaylord, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 6, 2024 at the age of 86. Dorothy Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Jane Shepherd to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Dorothy Jane's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Thiel and Dorothy Thiel; her sister Marilynn Waldsmith; and her husband James Trudeau. She is survived by: her brother Charles Thiel; and her children, Kevin O'Grady, Colleen Hathaway and Dorothy Barry. She is also survived by several grandchildren; nephews; and a niece.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the University of Michigan Stargardt and Associated Disease Gift Fund #324027, University of Michigan, 3003 S. 8th Street Ste 8000, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 or umich.edu/giving/ To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Jane Shepherd, please visit our.