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Randy Shields Obituary
Randy Shields, retired California Highway Patrol Officer, succumbed to a long battle with a work related illness on Nov. 27, 2010 at UCLA Medical Center, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was 55 years old.
Randy grew up in Simi Valley and attended Royal High School, graduating in 1973. He worked in construction with his father, brothers, uncles, and cousins and was a superb carpenter. He joined the California Highway Patrol in 1985 and served with the Southern Division. He received many honors and awards during his tenure including being named State Traffic Officer of the Year. He finished his career with the CHP as an Investigator. He retired to Shasta County in May of 2002.
He enjoyed construction projects, restoring old vehicles, boating, camping, fishing, traveling, exploring, and spending time with his family. He was a mentor, an amateur inventor, a modern day philosopher, and an entrepreneur. He was loved by everyone that met him. He will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone that had the privilege of knowing him.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Larna and Harry Shields.
He is survived by his wife, Alicia; his daughters, Laree and Jenni Shields; his son-in-law, Mike Hammer; his step-children, Jack, Stephanie, and Shanna Stephens; his grandchildren, Ashlee, Matthew, and Cianna; his siblings, Scott, Brett, Craig, and MLisa Shields; his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship: 2864 N. Sycamore Dr. Simi Valley, CA 93065. A celebration of life will immediately follow the church service at The Moose Lodge: 4860 East Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063.
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Kim
May 8, 2023
Miss you
Patricia (Patti Rood)
November 16, 2022
When I came upon info about your passing on line some 12 years later, I couldn't believe it. So full of life and love during the time I was lucky enough to hang with the Shields family. So many happy and valued memories of water ski trips, at the county line, cruisin', donuts in the parking lot, that red Chevelle and so much more. RIP Randy, honor and respect forever, Patti
December 10, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the entire Shields family. As a very good friend, we will miss him dearly, but we have plenty of wonderful, fun memories. Jenni & Laree.....we love you very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lawrence Family
Cyndie (Aquino) Grinzivich
December 9, 2010
To Jenny, Laree, and the rest of the Shields Family I send my deepest condolensces and warmest hugs to each of you at this sad time. I will never forget the fun, silly, crazy childhood memories we all shared.
To Randy, thanks for always watching over all of us. Rest in peace.
All my love,
Jorge Aquino
December 9, 2010
To Laree, Jenn, Craig, and the rest of the Shields family my deepest condolences.
To Randy, thank you for being my friend, sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, thanks for all the good times, BBQ'S, 4th of July parties, camping, and everything we did together I will never forget my next door neighbor and his family.
I am going to miss you, you were more than a friend you treated me like a brother always giving, Rest in Peace my brother, Rest in Peace.
Tammy
December 8, 2010
RIP....life really is short; but was too short for you. I hope you are at peace and have found out "What is on the other Side....." Love, Tammy
Jenni Shields
December 8, 2010
There are no words to explain how much my father meant to his family. He will be sorely missed. I still hear his voice everyday telling me that everything will be OK. I am so blessed to have had him as my dad. I love you daddy.
Until we meet again,
Jen Jen
Jenni Shields
December 8, 2010
There are no words to explain how much my father meant to his family. He will be sorely missed. I still hear his voice everyday telling me that everything will be OK. I am so blessed to have had him as my dad. I love you daddy. Until we meet again, Jen Jen.
Keri Maga
December 8, 2010
I love My uncle Randy and will miss him greatly.My prayers go out to his family and I am sorry for your loss.Always in memory
Laree Shields
December 8, 2010
Rest in peace to the most wonderful man that ever walked My Daddy. I love you.
Dwight McDonald
December 7, 2010
Randy was a great officer, and a better friend, and I was sadden to hear of his passing. His passing will leave a void in the CHP family, and loss to his family, and those knew him. I was honored to have known him, and worked with him for so many years. Our career paths took varied paths, but our paths always crossed. Randy was a gentleman, and an honest man, who cared about others first. I will miss my friend. He is 10-10 with us, but 10-97 with God.
Jack & Cindy Shields
December 7, 2010
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear cousin Randy. He will be missed by us and many people who loved him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family. As Randy is no longer in any pain, his family has the heartache of his loss. You will forever be in our memory, Randy. Hang loose!!!!!!!
cusin vicki
December 7, 2010
Always lit for you cusin Randy
cusin vicki
December 7, 2010
Forever lit for you
Kellee (Shields) Nelson
December 7, 2010
Dear Laree and Jenni, what joy,fun,laughter & love your Dad brought to the entire Shields Family. We are so proud of him for his strength and courage he endured as he fought through the last few years. He will be deeply missed by all of us. I know Auntie Larna and Uncle Harry have welcomed him back into their arms in eternal heaven. RIP Randy RIP. Love your Cousin Kellee and family.
December 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to all of you. Me and my whole family loved Randy and all of the Shields very much. So many happy memories growing up and getting in trouble together. There are no words. With Love to you All, Kathy Hanau
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