Alan John Sheppard

Born in Australia on 5 November 1949
Passed away on 28 January 2019
Late of HARVEY
Aged 69 years
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alan looking out for me while I was hanging around on the sydney-hobart race alan and me repairing the boat coming out of sydney
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My sincere sympathies to Prue on the passing of her beloved Shep.
I have only known Shep for a few years but loved him as friend
His suffering was not fair, but he put up a tremendous fight to stay with you Prue
Love you
Jude
Judith Forsyth signed the Guest Book
ah shep, my very first bunk buddy on the race. so thoughtful and easy to get on with. the downside to sharing a tiny space with you, you lovely man of course was that we weren't on the same watch, but it didn't matter. by rio we were great pals. when you arrived back on the boat in leg 4 it was like you'd never left. every time I went up the rig (a lot on the short sydney-hobart it turned out) you were looking out for me on the deck. you put up a hell of a fight mate. I miss you xx
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alan looking out for me while I was hanging around on the sydney-hobart race
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alan and me repairing the boat coming out of sydney
From the age of 9 you instilled the love for basketball in me and for that I’m eternally grateful. Your infectious smile and classic one liners will stay in my memory forever. Rest peacefully Shep, you fought one hell of a fight and left one hell of a legacy behind. Sending love to Debbie, Kim and your families
Rachel Halleen posted a message for Alan John Sheppard
Thanks mate. You kept me safe. I will never forget that.
Ross - Mission Warrior 13-14
Ross Turnbull posted a message for Alan John Sheppard
Those you love don't go away,
They walk beside you everyday,
Unseen, unheard but always near,
So loved, so missed, so very dear
Wishing you peace and comfort,
courage to face the long days ahead,
No longer in your lives to share,
But in your hearts loving memories always there
All our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. So sad love Zoe Roger Robert & Christopher XxXx
Zoe Evans posted a message for Alan John Sheppard
Alan was an extraordinary gentleman, authentic to the core. I sailed with Alan across the Atlantic Oceans & on the Sydney to Hobart race. He had a gentle way of creating stability in times of turmoil and really knew how to connect with people.
He is now in a better place.
Katherine Camilleri posted a message for Alan John Sheppard
  • Mrs Debbie Timms: Thanks for the message x dad loved his time and people he met on the seas xx
    • 3 months ago via mobile
Never before have I felt such a loss of a friend as I do at this sad time. Although we met only six years ago such was the impact of your friendship it could have been a lifetime. Karen and I will remember you forever and cherish every moment spent with you.
Rob & Karen xx
Robert posted a message for Alan John Sheppard
  • Mrs Debbie Timms: Dad loved his time with you when you came out to his farm last year :) thanks for the message he spoke very highly of you both :)
    • 3 months ago
You will be missed Shep. I was one of the lucky ones to be coached and mentored by you. Thankyou for showing me how to dribble a basketball and being patient with me as a junior player. I'll treasure your coaching books forever and one day, I'll pass them on to the right person just like you wanted. Love you Shep xx
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