Joshua Lee “Josh” Shepard, 42, of Chehalis, Wash., went to be with the Lord, Jan. 9, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. He passed peacefully with his adoring wife in his arms.
Josh was born in Kelso, Wash., April 8, 1975. He attended W. F. West High School and Centralia College. On Sept. 16, 2017, Josh married the love of his life, Christine Anne (Austin) Shepard. He worked in the construction industry for a number of years, doing carpentry and masonry work.
To know Josh, was to love him. His passion was to create art, in many forms. He loved to get lost in music, while playing his guitar. Josh had a “poet’s heart” and would frequently write music lyrics, quotes and poetry. In his lifetime, he created many works of visual art using wood, metal, cardboard or anything else that inspired him. Josh was also a culinary artist, especially with his obsession for barbecue.
He truly cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
Josh is survived by his wife, Christine; parents, Joseph and Sheri Shepard; five children, Deiyn Shepard, Joseph Shepard, Desmond Moore, Jessie Justice and Ella Harless; granddaughter, Lorelai Moore; brothers, Jeromie (Teri) Shepard and Jerrad (Aileen) Shepard; grandmothers, Carolyn Shepard and Janet Harrison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Harrison.
A celebration of Josh’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
