Darryl-McKenzy Sheppard

Baker City, 1968-2020

Darryl-McKenzy Sheppard Smith, 51, of Baker City, died April 9, 2020, at his home.

Darryl was born on June 17, 1968, at Ontario. He graduated from high school at Mount Vernon and attended college at the Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. After college he moved to Portland and became a property manager until he became disabled.

After leaving Portland, he moved to Hermiston, then to Mount Vernon and Baker City. Darryl loved to garden, camp and fish. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Darryl is survived by his moms, Marilyn Smith and Elaine Johnson; his stepdad, Dale Johnson; his brother, Gene Sheppard; his sisters, Wendi Leeper, Pam Woodworth and Ann Morino; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and his beloved four-legged companion, Nia.

Darryl was preceded in death by his father, Carl Sheppard; and his nephew, Steven Jay Maine.

All those who knew Darryl loved him dearly and will always treasure their time that they spent together. Darryl will forever be missed. May he rest in peace.

For those who would like to make a donation in memory of Darryl, the family suggests Best Friends (animal care and rescue) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.