Linda Diane (Stuhr) Shepherd was born May 13, 1964 in Seward, Nebraska and peacefully passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 17, 2019 at the age of 55 years, 5 months, 4 days. Linda was raised in Rising City, Nebraska, the daughter of Loren and Mary Jean (Ellison) Stuhr with her siblings: Greg, Dave and Joan. Linda was a 1982 graduate of Rising City High School where she was involved in school activities and made many lifelong, supportive friendships. Linda and Clay Steven Shepherd were united in marriage on October 8, 1988 in Lincoln, Nebraska and their marriage was blessed with three children, Preston, Carson and Lauren. The Shepherd family moved from Lincoln to Seward in 1998.

Linda was an active member of the Seward United Methodist Church where she sang in Chancel Choir, played in the Bell Choir and was a member of the Praise Team. Linda was an 18 year associate of Laminated Woods in Seward.

Linda was preceded in death by her two brothers, Greg Stuhr and Dave Stuhr.

Survivors include her husband, Clay, Seward; children: Preston Shepherd, Omaha, Carson Shepherd, Omaha, Lauren Shepherd, New York City; grandson, Kaden Shepherd, Omaha; parents, Loren and Mary Jean Stuhr, Rising City; sister, Joan Suddarth, York; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Joel (Mary) Shepherd, Golden, CO; sisters-in-law, Kathy Glazebrook and Sally Shepherd, both of Omaha and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with Linda.