William Shepherd

William J. "Bill" Shepherd, 83, of Port Huron, died Friday, February 10, 2012 after a long illness.

He was born December 7, 1928 in Forest, Ontario.

Bill was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Operating Engineers Union in Canada. He had traveled extensively for work and loved to talk, especially about cars.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; four stepsons, Robert (Stephanie) Stebbins, Richard (Mary Rose) Stebbins, Ray (Tonya) Stebbins and Ronald (Cheri) Stebbins; a step daughter-in-law, Mary Stebbins (Don) Willast; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Kim, Julie and Gary Urban. He was preceded in death by two stepsons, Roger and Ralph Stebbins.

Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.