Elmer Marvin Sheppard was born on a farm in Wagner twp.,Clayton County Iowa to parents William Peter Shepperd 1860–1921 and Anna Otillie Marfilius-Shepperd 1868–1952.
In 1952 he visited to Rotterdam Holland at the age of 46 on the ship the JURIST, returning to New York in the same year.
22 May 1969 in Moline, Illinois was married to Laverta May Macfarland to care for her as he had promised. She was handicapped. She kept running away. Elmer age 77, Divorce Filed 19 Nov. 1982 finalized 13 May 1983 in Keosauqua, Van Buren Co.,IA.
Prior to living in Bentonsport, Van Buren Co.,IA Elmer had lived in Coal Valley, Henry Co.,Illinois.
Death Certificate: Body donated to University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science- (Now named University of Des Moines)Elmer was afterward Cremated.
GLENDALE CEMETERY, 4909 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa. 50311.
Phone:(515) 248-6320
A TRIBUTE TO ELMER
When we moved here six years ago one of the first people I met was Elmer. He came over one morning and had coffee and expressed the fact that he wished to be "neighborly." Someday we may need each others help, he said. From then on we had coffee together once or twice a week. He was interesting to talk to and had many great stories to tell about when he was young.
I found that Elmer was wise and had traveled extensively. He taught me much about planting, herblore and nature. He had not much for material wealth but gave all he could. His wealth was in his heart.
We helped each other a lot in the successive years. Cutting wood in the winter exchanged for garden seed and advise. I felt at ease with Elmer knowing he accepted my ways and we were not judgemental of each other. I remember the many Thanksgivings and Christmas's we shared, the nights we'd fix oyster stew at his house and bonfires by the river.
He was close to nature and believed in the love and religion of the American Indians. He believed in nature. He praised the first blade of grass in the spring and loved flowers. He was of the earth and had great consideration of all that grows.
Two years ago my house burned down. The next day when I saw Elmer he offerred to move out of his own room so my daughter and I could live there but we already had prior arrangements. Such a kind and sharing man he was.
Elmer was my beloved friend and I'll miss him terribly.
Each spring as my confrey plants come up that Elmer gave me my heart will be glad to think of the enormous wealth which he gave me. I will remember his mannerisms, his laugh, his stories and be glad that I was so privileged to know this man.
But now my heart is heavy and I grieve for the loss of my dear friends, Elmer Sheppard. I will miss him greatly.
Sheryl Trinka-Hollrah
Van Buren Register - page 2 Col.3 Thursday May 26th, 1983. Microfilm Roll # 922N; May 28,1981 - - June 2, 1983 Van Buren REgister.
In 1952 he visited to Rotterdam Holland at the age of 46 on the ship the JURIST, returning to New York in the same year.
22 May 1969 in Moline, Illinois was married to Laverta May Macfarland to care for her as he had promised. She was handicapped. She kept running away. Elmer age 77, Divorce Filed 19 Nov. 1982 finalized 13 May 1983 in Keosauqua, Van Buren Co.,IA.
Prior to living in Bentonsport, Van Buren Co.,IA Elmer had lived in Coal Valley, Henry Co.,Illinois.
Death Certificate: Body donated to University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science- (Now named University of Des Moines)Elmer was afterward Cremated.
GLENDALE CEMETERY, 4909 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa. 50311.
Phone:(515) 248-6320
A TRIBUTE TO ELMER
When we moved here six years ago one of the first people I met was Elmer. He came over one morning and had coffee and expressed the fact that he wished to be "neighborly." Someday we may need each others help, he said. From then on we had coffee together once or twice a week. He was interesting to talk to and had many great stories to tell about when he was young.
I found that Elmer was wise and had traveled extensively. He taught me much about planting, herblore and nature. He had not much for material wealth but gave all he could. His wealth was in his heart.
We helped each other a lot in the successive years. Cutting wood in the winter exchanged for garden seed and advise. I felt at ease with Elmer knowing he accepted my ways and we were not judgemental of each other. I remember the many Thanksgivings and Christmas's we shared, the nights we'd fix oyster stew at his house and bonfires by the river.
He was close to nature and believed in the love and religion of the American Indians. He believed in nature. He praised the first blade of grass in the spring and loved flowers. He was of the earth and had great consideration of all that grows.
Two years ago my house burned down. The next day when I saw Elmer he offerred to move out of his own room so my daughter and I could live there but we already had prior arrangements. Such a kind and sharing man he was.
Elmer was my beloved friend and I'll miss him terribly.
Each spring as my confrey plants come up that Elmer gave me my heart will be glad to think of the enormous wealth which he gave me. I will remember his mannerisms, his laugh, his stories and be glad that I was so privileged to know this man.
But now my heart is heavy and I grieve for the loss of my dear friends, Elmer Sheppard. I will miss him greatly.
Sheryl Trinka-Hollrah
Van Buren Register - page 2 Col.3 Thursday May 26th, 1983. Microfilm Roll # 922N; May 28,1981 - - June 2, 1983 Van Buren REgister.
Elmer Marvin Sheppard was born on a farm in Wagner twp.,Clayton County Iowa to parents William Peter Shepperd 1860–1921 and Anna Otillie Marfilius-Shepperd 1868–1952.
In 1952 he visited to Rotterdam Holland at the age of 46 on the ship the JURIST, returning to New York in the same year.
22 May 1969 in Moline, Illinois was married to Laverta May Macfarland to care for her as he had promised. She was handicapped. She kept running away. Elmer age 77, Divorce Filed 19 Nov. 1982 finalized 13 May 1983 in Keosauqua, Van Buren Co.,IA.
Prior to living in Bentonsport, Van Buren Co.,IA Elmer had lived in Coal Valley, Henry Co.,Illinois.
Death Certificate: Body donated to University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science- (Now named University of Des Moines)Elmer was afterward Cremated.
GLENDALE CEMETERY, 4909 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa. 50311.
Phone:(515) 248-6320
A TRIBUTE TO ELMER
When we moved here six years ago one of the first people I met was Elmer. He came over one morning and had coffee and expressed the fact that he wished to be "neighborly." Someday we may need each others help, he said. From then on we had coffee together once or twice a week. He was interesting to talk to and had many great stories to tell about when he was young.
I found that Elmer was wise and had traveled extensively. He taught me much about planting, herblore and nature. He had not much for material wealth but gave all he could. His wealth was in his heart.
We helped each other a lot in the successive years. Cutting wood in the winter exchanged for garden seed and advise. I felt at ease with Elmer knowing he accepted my ways and we were not judgemental of each other. I remember the many Thanksgivings and Christmas's we shared, the nights we'd fix oyster stew at his house and bonfires by the river.
He was close to nature and believed in the love and religion of the American Indians. He believed in nature. He praised the first blade of grass in the spring and loved flowers. He was of the earth and had great consideration of all that grows.
Two years ago my house burned down. The next day when I saw Elmer he offerred to move out of his own room so my daughter and I could live there but we already had prior arrangements. Such a kind and sharing man he was.
Elmer was my beloved friend and I'll miss him terribly.
Each spring as my confrey plants come up that Elmer gave me my heart will be glad to think of the enormous wealth which he gave me. I will remember his mannerisms, his laugh, his stories and be glad that I was so privileged to know this man.
But now my heart is heavy and I grieve for the loss of my dear friends, Elmer Sheppard. I will miss him greatly.
Sheryl Trinka-Hollrah
Van Buren Register - page 2 Col.3 Thursday May 26th, 1983. Microfilm Roll # 922N; May 28,1981 - - June 2, 1983 Van Buren REgister.
In 1952 he visited to Rotterdam Holland at the age of 46 on the ship the JURIST, returning to New York in the same year.
22 May 1969 in Moline, Illinois was married to Laverta May Macfarland to care for her as he had promised. She was handicapped. She kept running away. Elmer age 77, Divorce Filed 19 Nov. 1982 finalized 13 May 1983 in Keosauqua, Van Buren Co.,IA.
Prior to living in Bentonsport, Van Buren Co.,IA Elmer had lived in Coal Valley, Henry Co.,Illinois.
Death Certificate: Body donated to University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science- (Now named University of Des Moines)Elmer was afterward Cremated.
GLENDALE CEMETERY, 4909 University Ave. Des Moines, Iowa. 50311.
Phone:(515) 248-6320
A TRIBUTE TO ELMER
When we moved here six years ago one of the first people I met was Elmer. He came over one morning and had coffee and expressed the fact that he wished to be "neighborly." Someday we may need each others help, he said. From then on we had coffee together once or twice a week. He was interesting to talk to and had many great stories to tell about when he was young.
I found that Elmer was wise and had traveled extensively. He taught me much about planting, herblore and nature. He had not much for material wealth but gave all he could. His wealth was in his heart.
We helped each other a lot in the successive years. Cutting wood in the winter exchanged for garden seed and advise. I felt at ease with Elmer knowing he accepted my ways and we were not judgemental of each other. I remember the many Thanksgivings and Christmas's we shared, the nights we'd fix oyster stew at his house and bonfires by the river.
He was close to nature and believed in the love and religion of the American Indians. He believed in nature. He praised the first blade of grass in the spring and loved flowers. He was of the earth and had great consideration of all that grows.
Two years ago my house burned down. The next day when I saw Elmer he offerred to move out of his own room so my daughter and I could live there but we already had prior arrangements. Such a kind and sharing man he was.
Elmer was my beloved friend and I'll miss him terribly.
Each spring as my confrey plants come up that Elmer gave me my heart will be glad to think of the enormous wealth which he gave me. I will remember his mannerisms, his laugh, his stories and be glad that I was so privileged to know this man.
But now my heart is heavy and I grieve for the loss of my dear friends, Elmer Sheppard. I will miss him greatly.
Sheryl Trinka-Hollrah
Van Buren Register - page 2 Col.3 Thursday May 26th, 1983. Microfilm Roll # 922N; May 28,1981 - - June 2, 1983 Van Buren REgister.
Family Members
Siblings
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Benjamin David Sheppard
1888–1965
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Alva Oscar Shefferd
1890–1970
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Cora Elizabeth Shepperd Morch
1893–1964
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Clara Minnie Sheppa/erd Olson
1895–1974
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Hattie Welcome Shepperd
1898–1913
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Roy John Shepperd
1900–1959
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Esther Florence Shepperd Burr
1903–1983
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Esther Florence Shepperd
1903–1983
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Myron LeGrand Shepperd
1909–1976
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