James Robert Shields Jr.

Thinking of you today and Betsy. It doesn't seem like 2 yrs have passed, There have been many times I've thought about things you taught So many of us about life in that time. Thank you for sharing part of you with me. Thinking of Betsy today as I know she's missing you!

A day has not passed that I have not thought about my friend and confidant. I miss our talks and doing things together. You were always there for me in good or bad a true friend. Your honesty was always refreshing to me. Once again, I will say you were a man that always gave more than you ever took. You were a person who was always put the idea of paying it forward to use.
I miss you and you always have in my thoughts. Love you Paul Rochon

The Hubbard Herschman family sends their deepest sympathy and remembers fondly his work with the boyscouts. Jim will always bring a smile on our face and a tug on our hearts when we think of him. God bless you all. Hugs to Betsy and Jaime. Love, Irita, Charles and Greg.

Betsy, We just heard about Jim's tragic accident. Loved the times we had together at Everett Junior College and Western Washington College plus the beach parties on Camano Island property. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish you and the family the best. Steve and Judy Dauzenroth, Sailing the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, sv Code Blue

I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family and friends. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, Psalms chapter 147 verse 3. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories during this difficult time. Ann Smith

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Betsy, I am so sorry for your lose. Jim was such an important person in my younger years at "Everyone's Alley" on Hewitt Ave. in Everett. He was such a caring, loving and understanding man. He listened to us. He talked to us and encouraged us all to stay in school, do good, dream big! I will never forget the look on his face when I painted the Elephant on the wall by the upstairs office at Everyone's Alley... He just kinda shook his head and giggled. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family Betsy. I now have a new Angel watching over me. Cyndy Freese

Betsy, Jim will be missed. He was special. I will always have fond memories of your whole family. We are out of town till September so will miss the event. Hope to see you soon. Frank Willson

Dear Betsy, am so sorry for rhe loss of you husband. From all of the nice comments, it sounds like he was a wonderful man. Hold all of your memories close & take good care.

I was and am so honored to be able to call you my Friend, my confidant, my Brother from another mother. The kindest man I ever met. I will greatly miss you and cheerish our times together. Happy Birthday my friend. Paul

We are very sorry for the loss of your Jim. Paul@Joanne

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith

I first met Jim 50 years ago at Everett Community College when we both sat on the school's Coordinating Council. Jim already had an impressive command of language, and I never hear (or use) the phrase "under the auspices of" without thinking of him! We became friends quickly, and shared many great times with his future wife Betsy and good buddy John Hatzenbiler. The song "Those were the days, my friend; we thought they'd never end" was popular at the time, and when I see the photo of us dancing in the fallen autumn leaves at Legion Park, that's the song that plays in my head. I'm so glad Jim had bonus years post-stroke to further enjoy his life with Betsy, Jamey and his family, and his legion of friends. He definitely earned the right to rest in peace. With love, Linda (Foubert) Reeves