Ruth W. Sheppard, age 84, of Rosemount, formerly of St. Cloud, born April 24, 1922 in Mora, MN passed away March 17, 2007. Ruth retired in 1987 after 18 years with Sears, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; son, Gary Thomas; and brother, Joel Norberg.
Ruth is survived by daughters Linda (Eddy) Haglund and Carol (Larry) Novak; grandchildren: Jed, Joy (Bryan), Melody (Aaron), Will, and Hannah; and other family and friends. Funeral service is 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at First Baptist Church of Rosemount, 14400 Diamond Path W. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, and also a half hour before the service at church. Interment 2 p.m., Wednesday, at North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud.