Terrence Trainor Shields, age 73 of Red Bluff, California and Beatty, Oregon, from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease).

Terry was born August 14, 1935 in Sacramento, California to Robert Emmett and Claire Trainor Shields. He is the grand nephew of Judge Peter J. Shields, founder of UC Davis. He attended Serra High School and Santa Clara University earning a degree in Civil Engineering and serving in the Naval Reserves. He worked for the Tehama County Road Department and ranched, a life long passion.

He married Jessie Lagomarsino February 16, 1962, in Auburn, California. Terry began his career with the US Forest Service in Susanville, Santa Barbara and then Redding area. Special distinctions with the Forest Service included serving as a Fire Logistics Chief and on a national team for development of the Mount St. Helens Visitors Center.

Terry's community involvement included membership in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Mercy High School Board and Shasta Land Trust. Other charitable work included formation/creation of Home Health for Hispanic Mother's and The Shields Open Golf Tournament, benefiting Special Olympics. Hobbies included camping, horsepacking, wine-making, wagon restoration, business/political debating, and socializing at his Sycan Ranch.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jessie, daughters Jessie Flatt (David Flatt), Claire Shields (Michael Rooney) and Tammy Shields (Mark Gladwin), grandchildren Jessie Alicia, Justin, Olivia, Sophia, Flora, Brendan, Rowan, Siblings Robert Shields and Sally Norton (Larry).

He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia Shields.

Rosary at Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff, Wednesday July 1 at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red Bluff, Thursday July 2 at 5:00 pm, reception following.

Internment at Calvary Cemetery, Sacramento, California, Saturday, July 4th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Special Olympics or Shasta Land Trust, 1918 West Street, Redding, CA 96001

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Published by Daily News on Jul. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for TERRENCE SHIELDS

12 Entries

Matt Clawson

July 28, 2009

Jessie, Jessie, Claire and Tammy,

My folks passed along the sad news about Terry last week. So much time has gone by, but my memories of Terry and your household will always be clear and happy.

Terry had a gift that will continue to live in the hearts and minds of the dozens of young men that somehow always found reasons to hang around the Shields home. (you girls might have had something to do with that). You see, despite being surrounded and tormented by so many females in his life, Terry was always the finest example of what it is to be a man.

Here's to all of the rest of us living up to that model.

Hope you are all well.

- Matt

Gary Munsey

July 11, 2009

Jessie and family

Terry was a friend for forty years or so. We worked together on the Los Padres and Shasta-Trinity forests. I will always have a place in my thoughts and prayers for you and Terry and your family.

Gary and Dolores Munsey

Rod and Eileen Rodrigues

July 2, 2009

Jessie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
It was a honor to know Terry, and to briefly work with him at the Road Department years ago. God Bless you and your family in this sorrowfull time. God Bless Terry.

Shiralynn Moore

July 2, 2009

Jessie & Clair,
I feel very honored to have known Terry for the short time I did. I loved this smile and attitude. The news hit everybody pretty hard here. You will all be missed. We will always love you.

Don and Shirley Straub

July 1, 2009

Jessie and Family,
Our sympathy to you and your family.

Dan&Pearl Parker

July 1, 2009

Goodbye old friend thanks for your friendship and the helping hand in our youthful days. I will fondly remember our days at the Road Department and the cottonwood creek ranch forever.

Raul & Kate Grimes

July 1, 2009

Dear Jessie,
We are so sorry to hear the news about Terry. Currently, we are in Durango, CO, but please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Steve Fitch

July 1, 2009

Jessie,
What a guy, what a loss. Terry was a joy as a workmate and made the National Forests a better place.
I'm in Washington with my grandchildren or would certainly be there to celebrate Terry's life and the way he touched so many of us.
Vicki and I will hold you up in prayer.

Tim Murphy

July 1, 2009

Jessie,
I am so sorry for you loss, I wish to thank you for your kindness and generosity through out the years. I will always have fond memories of the time I spent with my extended family in Red Bluff, I'm sure Rosemary is waiting for Terry at the gates of heaven.

Steve Dillon

July 1, 2009

Jessie, there must have been a shortage of good guys in heaven, because he took one of the best from our earth. Our family will keep you and your family in our prayers.

tim janes

June 30, 2009

Jessie,
I'm very saddened by the passing of Terry. The short time I've known you and Terry (2 yrs) have impacted my life so much. I've never met anyone with such a positive outlook on life and family and friends as Terry. What a privilege to have known him.
My love to you and your family.

June 30, 2009

Dear Jessie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family have God's peace at this time.
Julie Sly

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