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March
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am
Friday, March 29, 2019
St. Theresa Catholic Church
21371 St Theresa Ln
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
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Monday, September 30, 2019
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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Monday, April 1, 2019
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
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Maureen and family, my condolences with your family. May God give you the strength and courage in this difficult situation. My prayers will always be with your family.
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Valerie Lutterloh posted a condolence
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Maureen and family, Scott and I are so sorry to hear and send our heartfelt condolences. I will always remember Clayton’s contagious exuberance. Love, Valerie
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Nancy L. Guenthner posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2019
Maureen and Shepherd family, I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Clay in person, but Maureen talked so proudly about him. All of you are and will always be in my prayers.
I am also sending a condolence to all of you from my 90 year old Dad, Rudy.
Sending HUGE HUGS and much love to you all.
Nancy L. Guenthner
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Julie Hayden lit a candle
Friday, March 29, 2019
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Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Julie Hayden & Family
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USS Higgins Wardroom posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We would like to express our most sincere condolences to your family on the recent passing of Clayton Lee Shepherd. The influence he has had on his family and community is felt by us daily; his son Clayton exhibits compassion, courage, and is a great friend to all of us. His conduct speaks volumes of the man who raised him.
Sincerely,
USS Higgins Wardroom
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Linda Mattingly posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
It breaks my heart to hear this news, I was lucky enough to work at NAVSEA with Clay, Rich Stoffa, Gary Thomas, and Ray Matyas in the mid-80's supporting the CG-16/CG-26 Class ships and have great memories of those years. Clay is a big part of them. I learned alot from these guys about our Navy, those ships, the overhaul process and life in general. We worked hard and had fun along the way. I remember feeling like Clay and Rich's "middle sister" most of the time. They liked to play jokes and tease, and offering "brotherly advice" on my personal life whether I wanted to hear it or not... I remember when Clay started talking about this girl named Maureen and how he'd smile when he mentioned her name, and later how happy he was on their wedding day. That was such a fun trip to New York! But life has a way of moving on and each of us eventually moved onto other jobs, but these guys were always in the back of my mind. Recently I've been travelling back to the Seattle area to visit our U.S. Navy son and his family, and when the Ferry pulls up next to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard I smile and think about those guys. Always planning on getting back in touch, but sadly now never following through. Clay, I wish I had,
Maureen, family and friends, know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. - Steve and Linda Mattingly
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Fred Therrien posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
We worked together closely in NAVSEA when I was an active duty naval officer back in 1988-89. He was a serious and consummate professional. I was a Caps fan and he of course loved the Sabres - we used to really get after each other after every game they played. His sense of humor was classic.
I am so saddened to hear this news. I wish you all the very best and I hope the many sweet memories will sustain you always.
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Susan Seelbach uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Aaron Ratliff uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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You don't have to be related to be family!!
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Aaron Ratliff uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Clay with my son Adrian in Aruba. Adrian will never get to know how cool Clay was.
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Aaron Ratliff uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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San Diego
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Me and Clay in harms way
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Jim Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
So very sorry to hear about Clay, He was always very nice and always had a joke and smile. God bless you all.
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Christine Erickson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Thinking of you and your family and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you all in your time of sorrow.
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Combs Family lit a candle
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Our family will pray for God to bring comfort to your family. Clay will be missed.
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Donna Hayden posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love at this difficult time.
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Bonny Gardner purchased flowers
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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David Stephenson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
So sorry to read this. Stay positive--always.
Mr. Stephenson
a.k.a Keyboardman
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Monica Carra lit a candle
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Rosalie Titus purchased flowers
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Weezie Stone posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Maureen so sorry for your loss. You and your children and extended family will renain in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead....Weezie Stone
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Doug Dallhoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with Clay on and off since around 2000 and what I remember most about Clay was his love and admiration of his family and his innate ability to just get things done and make things happen regardless of the obstacles thrown in front of him. We worked together on the conversion/restoration of PC-1 for transfer to the Philippines and later when I saw an opportunity to bring Clay back to the FMS group to help with the Iraq programs I jumped at it and once again Clay just made it happen, many times at his own personal sacrifice. While traveling with Clay, he always held his family close to his heart and never missed the opportunity to brag about his kids. He’ll be greatly missed by all of us in the FMS community. My deepest condolences to Maureen and their children.
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Faith Bain-Lucey purchased flowers
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Gary & Lori Evans posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."
— Antoine de Saint Éxupéry
Clay was a brother in arms, a cul de sac warrior, who cherished his family and friends. When we were looking to move from Alexandria, we were looking for a neighborhood full of children. The day we looked at our house on Ruffsdale, there was a hoard of kids playing in the street in front of the Shepherd homestead. We looked at each other and knew we had found our new home.
Our neighborhood was tight in those days, and Clay and Maureen were the hub of the wheel that connected the spokes. Their home was always filled with kids, chaos, love, events and more love, and they shared it all gladly.
The memories with Clay are endless: getting creeped out at a late night moon bounce pick-up at a spooky carney site, building a neighbor's ping pong table in the early am of Christmas Eve and trying to deliver it in a howling windstorm, pick up baseball on the cul de sac that included anyone that could hold a bat, Redskins games, baseball back in D.C., Clay finding us on the infield at FedEx among 80K Stones fans, countless Shepherd birthday parties and celebrations, darts, flare guns on the Fourth of July, potato cannons in the woods, the annual Halloween pre- trick or treat kickoff, poker, Sundays at the Belmont Concerts and so much more. Let's not forget the can of Spam, the ultimate find at the annual Easter egg hunt!
Clay was always willing to lend a hand. One night we had to make three trips to Best Buy to pick up an old school Sony TV that weighed a couple hundred pounds. Clay climbed on neighbors roofs to hang their Christmas lights. He loved grilling Connor's dogs and cranking tunes. We often debated the best Stones albums, classic country songs and greatest guitar solos. His zeal for life knew no boundaries.
Shipmate, we love you, we miss you and we wish you peace. You were, and are, a great neighbor, friend and family man. You live on in our hearts. Bon voyage, sir.
Lori & Gary Evans
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Clay I will miss your texts . I was proud to have you call me Aunt.RIP my dancing partner. Love Aunt Karen
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Chip and Deb posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Clay as many will attest to was a very positive and a great person to work for and with. His guidance and friendship will be certainly remembered. One of my best memories about Clay was the day we spent boating on the bayou fishing and enjoying the day down in south Louisiana. While we stopped to eat, Clay observed an alligator in the bayou a few yards from the boat and wanted to get a closer look. We decided to drift down the bayou as Clay leaned over the bow. All of a sudden a small fish jumped out the water near his face. The shock was so much he ended heads over feet on the bottom of the boat. As I rushed to his aid I found him laughing and a little pale. I asked him what happen and he said "ALL I SAW WAS TEETH" The gator dipped out of site and everyone survived. I feel he is chucking now about the ordeal and the great time we had.
Rest in Peace Clay
Deb and I are sorry the world has lost you.
Deepest Condolences to your family
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Bridget McClerking lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Clay was super smart and a sweet and kind person. I enjoyed working with him at NAVSEA for the past 10 years. God bless you and keep you.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Aletha Mills lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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My condolences and prayers go out to his family and many friends. Clay Shepherd was a wonderful man to work with here at NAVSEA , his big personality and wiliness to help will truly be missed.
God Bless the Family,
Aletha Mills (NAVSEA)
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James Lee purchased flowers
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Bobby Arnold posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
May Clay RIP. Prayers and condolences to his family. I worked many USN and FMS projects with Clay in south Louisiana shipyards. Always a true professional and leader.
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Diana Mori posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Maureen and Family, I worked with Clay at NAVSEA for 10 years. I remember how much he cared for the US Navy ships. I also remember how much he loved you Maureen and your family. He was so proud of you and your accomplishments. My heart is heavy for you and your family. May God Bless you and your beautiful family during this difficult time.
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Titus Family posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Titus Family lit a candle
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Lenka Ackerman posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Dearest Clayton and family, our deepest condolences with the lost of your husband and father, may his memory be for a blessing. His obituary is beautiful and is the way I remember him when we used to go to your home to spend the 4th of July, high school graduations, Christmas Day or just stopped by to say hi. And I can see that the apples don’t follow too far from the tree, he had good children with good values and smart. This is his legacy that will live with you and the one to come. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
The Ackerman Family
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Michael Purcell uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Susan Seelbach uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Rick Daniels posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Shepherd family. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Brian Mullin purchased flowers
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Brian Mullin posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
My daughter played softball for Ashburners. Clay was a great inspiration to children and a great father.
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Michael Purcell posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Clay and I along with Bernie Pazanowski coached the Ashburners for years in AGSL. He was a true friend and family man. We had so many good times at his home at end of the year parties.
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Rick & Paolina Hubbard posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
Our hearts and love are with you today and going forward. You were very blessed to have had the love of Clay, to have loved him and to have treasured memories together. We will remember his bright smile and kind demeanor. Love, Rick & Paolina Hubbard
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Paul Fields,CDR USN Ret, PMR posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to Clay’s family. I was blessed to work with Clay for many years in and out of uniform. Clay was a Great American who always did right by the US Navy, Marine Corps and all who worked with and for him. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know and have worked with him. May the good Lord provide mercy to you, his family, to heal quickly and to deeply feel what a great man Clay was. He will be sorely missed
My deepest Sympathies,
Paul Fields
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Rick Goldthwaite posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to Maureen and the family. Clay hired me upon retiring from the Navy. He was instrumental in getting me where I am today, through his tutelage, leadership, and camaraderie. Fair winds and following seas brother....
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Kyni Hartwell posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
May God lay his hands upon your entire family and bless them, providing peace and comfort during this time of loss.
Susan Seelbach, may you cling to the wonderful memories that you share together as you cherish them forever!
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Chuck Hayden posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
My heart hurts for Maureen and her family. You are all in my prayers.
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Theresa Knierim lit a candle
Monday, March 25, 2019
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My sincere sympathies to Susan Seelbach and the entire Shepherd family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for peace and understanding and for the repose of Clayton's soul.
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Capt. Jake Ross, USN (Ret.) posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
Clay was a great friend. We worked together for several years and he was always there when I needed his help or guidance. I miss him.
To Maureen and the family, God Bless. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Heather Henlotter posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
Wishing all who knew and loved Clay peace and prayers. I worked with/ for Clay for many years - he was a good man.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Heather Henlotter
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Michael Genes posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to Maureen and all of Clay's and Maureen's children and family.
Clay was always a Wonderful man, neighbor and friend.
My family sends all of our thoughts and prayers at this time to the family.
Michael Gene's Sr and Family
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Monday, March 25, 2019
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