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David Shields Obituary

SHIELDS, DAVID L., Sr.; of Standish, formerly of Sylvan Lake; March 8, 2016; age 71. Loving husband of Janis for over 49 years; beloved father of David L. (Jennifer) Shields, Jr. and Christopher (Kyme) Shields. Dear brother of Dennis (Sue) Shields, Kenneth (Rose) Shields, the late Daniel Shields and the late Michael Shields. Beloved grandfather of Katy, Haley, Grace, Mackie and Sofia. Mr. Shields was retired from General Motors Fisher Body Division. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Moose Lodge. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford.Officiating Reverend E. Dale Evanson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 1 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2016.

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