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John Shields Obituary
Visitation will be Friday, January 15, 2010, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 342 W. Main Street in Florence from 5-8 p.m. Services will be on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Shields Family Cemetery on Beaver Creek Road in Richland.
A veteran of the US Air Force, Mr. Shields was active in politics, and in NALC, National Association of Letter Carriers Labor Union. He was a Boy Scout Master and served as PTA President. He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is preceded in death by his son, Lewie K. Shields; brothers, Charles J. Shields and William L. Shields; and a sister, Zellbe Jorgenson.
He is survived by his wife, Germiece Shields of Richland; sons: John G. Shields, Jr., MD of West Point, Al Shields of Richland, Steven D. Shields of Richland, and Douglas Tadd Shields of Salt Lake City, Utah, Rod Shields, MD of Florence,; daughters: Crystal McFarland of Dallas, TX and Cindy Dean of Richland; 27 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
On-line guestbook may be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.
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Marilyn Ashford
February 8, 2010
Dear Dr. John Shields fand amily I am so sorry about your loss. Dr. Shields, I was a patient of yours about 4 1/2 years ago and you birthed me husband and a son, (which we named Malachi) and we were just looking you up on line to see your sucess and found this out. You and your family are in our prayers. Marilyn J. Ashford (Jackson,MS)
Randy & Rachel COWLING
January 25, 2010
Shields family,
As patients of Dr. Rod's, my husband and I were so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Shields. We did not know your dad, but as patients of Rod's, we know what a caring and sweet person he is as well as Ms Cindy. Mr. Shields must have been a fine and dear person to have been a parent to such wonderful children. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Randy and Rachel Cowling Star, Ms
Allen & Cathy Kelly
January 18, 2010
Even though we are not there physically, our prayers & thoughts are with you. We miss all the great stories Bro. Shields used to relate & his wonderful testimony he shared with us many times.
Kevin Traxler
January 15, 2010
Dear Shields family. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you doing this time of lost. May you recieve the peace that all is in the Lord's hand.
Clovie Stewart
January 14, 2010
My prayers are with all of the family. We all know he is in a better place, but it is still hard on those left behind.I hope you are comforted knowing where Bro. John is. Love and prayers to all of you. Clovie Stewart (Hoyt,Ks.)
Mike Coco
January 14, 2010
Mr. Shields will be missed tremendously & never be forgotten. May God rest his soul & comfort the family in this time of grief.
Connie Taylor
January 14, 2010
Warren and I send Germeice and the entire family sincere sympathies for the passing of Brother Shields. May you feel comforted at this time and remember all the wonderful memories you all created together as a family. John lived a good life and he is in a wonderful place now.
Denny Spell
January 14, 2010
May the family find peace and comfort through God during this time.
Nellie Haskin
January 14, 2010
R.I.P. Grandpaw, we all love you and miss you
Ben & Esther Gray
January 14, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Greg White
January 14, 2010
Germice, may God's peace and comfort abide with you and the family during your time of loss. Organized labor has also lost a true Patriot.
Tina Brown
January 14, 2010
I am sorry to hear about your lost. Johnny was a good man. My mom(Connie Bishop Kemp) thought alot of him. He use to come visit with her all the time before she went to be with the Lord. My prayers are with all of you.
David McBeth
January 14, 2010
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mr. John. I have many pleasant memories of him through the years and know that he will be missed by friends and family.
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