21.10.1927 – 19.7.2015. After a short illness. Loved best friend of the late Lockie. Loved mum of Bill and Mary, Faye and Roddy, and Allan and Naruemol.

Loved Nan of 9 grandchildren, Nanny of 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Jean will be lying at home on Thursday. A funeral service for Jean will be held in the Willetts Funeral Services Chapel, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Friday 24^th July at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the National Heart Foundation, C/- PO Box 5202, Mount Maunganui or may be left at the service. Messages to the Shepherd family C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.