Robert Shields Obituary

Robert Shields
December 20, 1925 - August 25, 2017
San Jose
Bob was born in Rockville Centre, New York. He died peacefully at home after a battle with cancer.
He served in the US Navy 1944-1947 and was heavily involved in flight training at Dartmouth College and later in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He moved to San Diego, California in 1955 and began working for Convair. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1963 with a degree in Physics. He began work for IBM shortly thereafter and remained with them until retirement in 1992. He was transferred to San Jose in 1978.
After retirement he volunteered for the San Jose Senior Services for many years doing taxes for the elderly. He was an active member of the SIR branch 125 for over 20 years, serving on the travel committee for much of that time. In that capacity he and his wife enjoyed trips to many points around the world.
He was an avid supporter and season ticket holder of the San Jose Giants for over 20 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Casey, two children, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was loved and will be missed by many.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Aug. 29, 2017.
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Happy heavenly birthday Grandpa. I miss you sooo much every day. I will love you forever. I know you are looking down and watching over us all.

Mary Grounds

December 20, 2018

Dear all, I am very sad to read about that Bob is gone. It was a pleasure to meet him long time ago. (Think it was 1997) I am Mario, and Casey (Irmgard) is my grand aunt. Does anyone know if she is OK? If yes I will be happy when she can contact me under my E Mail [email protected] Thank s and kind regards Mario

MARIO Steinhanses

Family

April 10, 2018

I will miss you my friend. Thoughts and prayers to Casey and family.

Anna Davis

September 1, 2017

Dear Irmgard,
Our sincerest condolences. We will Always remember Bob as a good and great friend.
With love, Elsie and Gilbert

Gilbert & Elsie Moens

August 30, 2017

For the past 26 years, Bob has been a favorite neighbor of ours. Always taking the time to stop and say hello and share a story about a recent trip. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Casey and family.

Greer Todd

August 29, 2017

Bob was one in a million. Words don't due him justice. He was such a great friend and neighbor for over 20 years. He felt like part of our family and we will miss him like such. Sending our love and support to Casey, Kathy, Bobby Jr and the entire family.

Beth Kolte

August 29, 2017

Love you forever Daddy. You made my life easier in so many ways. I'll be listening for your guidance from above.

Kathy Miller

August 29, 2017

Offering my condolences to the family for your loss

Michael Gottwald

August 29, 2017

Robert leaves a lasting mark on the heart of the community. I know what it's like to experience such a profound loss; and I weep with you. John 11:35

Lee

August 29, 2017

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