Dr. Ivan Shepperd, 93, of Marble Falls died July 21, 2018
Dr. Ivan Shepperd
Dr. Ivan Shepperd, longtime resident of Marble Falls, Texas, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the age of 93.
Dr. Shepperd was born in Thornton, Texas, on Aug. 6, 1924, and raised in Liberty Hill. He was the youngest child of Arthur and Ivy Shepperd and had four brothers and one sister.
After graduating high school, he attended the University of Texas at Austin. While there, he met and married his college crush, Virginia Wirtz of Houston. After college, he and Virginia moved to Galveston, where he attended the University of Texas Medical School. After receiving his medical degree, he and Virginia moved to Marble Falls to begin his practice. He served as a family doctor there for the next 61 years. Remarkably, he never once took a sick day.
Dr. Shepperd had many hobbies and interests over the years including raising bulldogs, photography, camping, bird-watching, and gardening. He grew up listening to country and gospel music. He loved Hank Williams, George Jones, and The Weavers, to name a few. Later, his socialite bride introduced him to classical music and opera, which he also came to love.
Like so many Texans, he grew up in the Baptist church, but Virginia was a devout Episcopalian, so he embraced that, too. His passion though, besides his medical practice and the church, was the Marble Falls Rotary Club, which he helped establish in 1950
Ivan and Virginia began their family while in Galveston, eventually raising eight children, four girls and four boys: Catherine, Elizabeth, Virginia, Margaret, Milton, Ivan, James, and John — the last two being identical twins. In addition to his eight children, he had 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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I know Dr. Ivan Shepperd is proud of his son who is Medical Director for several skilled nursing facilities in Austin and the hill country area. I had the opportunity to work with him and Mary (his nurse practitioner) as an administrator. I never had the opportunity to meet his dad, however, I have a near and dear friend Dixie Phillips who has told me of his history and caring heart for the Burnet, Texas area. His son is his living legacy as a great Physician.
God bless the Shepperd Family,
Victoria Madrigal
So sorry for the loss of Dr. Sheppard! He was so kind & we became friends when he walked his precious dog. He could discuss all topics, on art, life & culture and would listen with kindness & always be there as a friend. He will be missed and remembered! Prayers for the family during this time.
He was a remarkable man with a remarkable family. I’m so fortunate to have known him and his family. They played a big part in my life as a kid growing up in Marble Falls.
I echo all of the above sentiments and now add my own. The whole family meant much to our family. Virginia for welcoming my boys into her household so I could go with my husband on a few of his business trips, which were his job. The “kids” for sharing their time and home—-but of course to Dr. Shepperd for his kind care of all of the Buddy (H.E.) Schnelle family.
Dr. Shepperd is very dear to our family, generations of them. We thank him for all his dedication to the community. He was great to work for also, enjoyed his company. We many times wish we could still go to the doctor office to see him. Will be forever missed <3
You were a great doctor. There are not enough words to explain how wonderful ,caring and patient you were. You will be forever missed. I will always remember you. Fly high with the angels.
God Bless,
Elizabeth Kennedy Marquart
So many of us owe Dr Shepperd so much. The Shepperd Family is such a contributor to all communities.
I grew up under his care and will always remember his charming personality! He had an amazing life, wonderful family and touched so many. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Lisa Knight Maynard
Dr. Shepperd, he meant so much to so many. Saved lives, took us physically broken and healed us. Thank you Dr. Shepperd for your diligence and professionalism. He was truly called to his perfect profession. Condolences to the Shepperd family.