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Marlin Shields Obituary
1933 ~ 2025
Millcreek, Utah-Marlin Nile Shields, our beloved father and grandpa, peacefully returned to his sweet wife and heavenly home on October 25, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born in Murray, Utah to David Nile Shields and Melva Leona Hardcastle.
He was preceded in death by his eternal companion, Claudia, his parents, his brother, David Shields, and two sons-in-law, Hal Bourne and Steven Wilde. He is survived by his devoted children: Cynthia Bourne, Jayne (Tom) Bushell, Paul (Sandi) Shields, Ann (Scott) Jackson, Kay (Craig) Ward, 20 beloved grandchildren (and their 17 spouses), and 31 precious great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.
To read a full obituary please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/millcreek-ut/marlin-shields-12578376
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm. A viewing will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm and from 10:30-11:30 am on the day of services. All services will take place at the East Millcreek North 11th Ward, 2702 E. Evergreen Avenue, Millcreek, Utah. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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