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Val Shields

1946 - 2016

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Val Shields Obituary

Val James Shields
1946 - 2016
Val James Shields, 69, our dear husband, father and grandpa passed away peacefully on July 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Val was born July 19, 1946 in Tooele, Utah to Maxine Walters Shields and Glen "Sandy" Shields. His family moved from Tooele and settled in Pleasant Grove where he went to school and graduated from Pleasant Grove High, class of 1964. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sallie Beers. Val and Sallie were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti, Utah Temple on July 19, 1968. They were blessed with four wonderful children; Rakelle, Burke, Natalie, and Shaylyn. Val completed 2 years at BYU and later went back and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2000 from the University of Phoenix.
Dad especially loved spending time with his family and made it a priority to make fun family memories. Some of his favorite things include photography, listening to music, singing (he had a beautiful voice), he was an avid reader, loved to play golf, hunt and ride motorcycles with his son. Dad was an advocate of the scouting program and received the rank of Eagle at the age of 14 alongside his father.
Val worked for Chrysler Financial for 40 years and continued in the Auto-Finance Industry until he retired in March of this year. His work took him to many places, including moving his family to Boise, and has made many life-long friends over the years.
Dad was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was dedicated to the Lord and diligently served in many capacities throughout his life. Dad had a powerful way of delivering a message and bearing testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In his later years, Dad enjoyed taking trips with his dear wife in the mountains of Idaho, making wonderful memories with his children and grandchildren there. They both loved being in the outdoors, fishing, hiking, enjoying nature and meeting new friends along the way.
Dad fought a courageous battle against lung cancer for nearly 2 years. He is our hero and we are blessed with the time we had with him here on this earth and are grateful for the knowledge that families can be together forever.
Val is survived by his eternal companion, Sallie; his children, Rakelle (Steve) Hansen, Burke Shields, Natalie (Ryan) Christensen, Shaylyn (Beau) Buchanan; and 12 grandchildren; his brother, Jay (Barbara) Shields; and sisters, Janice (Jan) Nelson and Shauna Jo (Bob) Wenger.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the LDS Church at 5555 N. Locust Grove Rd. A viewing will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Family will also greet friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the same location. Interment will immediately follow the service at Dry Creek Cemetery.

Published by Idaho Statesman on Jul. 22, 2016.
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Val was a great man. I enjoyed the opportunities that I had to work with him.

Tom Willard

July 22, 2016

Val is a wonderful friend support and advocate for our organization with our manufacturer and financial institution. We will miss him from our circle of associates in the automobile business. Heritage Auto Group. (Davis Auto Group)
Good honorable man a true friend.

Robert Davis

July 22, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Val hired me at Chrysler Financial. Val was a great boss and friend.....Teresa Trujillo

July 21, 2016

My sincere sympathy to Val's family and friends. He was a wonderful man, loving husband and father and devout christain. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Ortiz-Maese

July 21, 2016

I have known Val for 37 years he is a great man and example to us all I will miss him and his visits to Preston my heart goes out to your family. Doug West

July 21, 2016

Val was a great boss, a great man, and to echo many others here, a great mentor. Never has anyone taught me so much with such conservation of language. I can still hear his chuckle, and his "Oh my heck," and he is missed.

Darrin Harris

July 21, 2016

I had the pleasure of working for Val when I was in Denver. He was a great mentor and manager and an amazing person. My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. I am so sorry. -

Beth Manley

July 21, 2016

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24

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LDS Church

5555 N. Locust Grove Rd., ID

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24

Interment

Dry Creek Cemetery

ID

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25

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

LDS Church

5555 N. Locust Grove Rd., ID

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25

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11:00 a.m.

LDS Church

5555 N. Locust Grove Rd., ID

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