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John Shields Obituary
passed away peacefully at Trinity Homes on November 13, 2015 at the age of 78, leaving his spouse Jeanne of 59 years behind. John began teaching in the Scottsdale School District in 1985, prior to that he taught many years in the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas. He had many hobbies throughout his life, his favorite being classic Thunderbird cars and hot wheels, as well as, being a Diamondback season ticket holder and an avid collector of autographs. John's wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held at this time. John will be interred at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.
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December 10, 2015
Jeannie, I was so sorry to learn of John's passing! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Evelyn Columbia Houck, CHS Class of '56
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