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Edward Jeffrey Shields Sr.

Edward Shields Obituary

Edward Jeffrey "Jeff" Shields, Sr. Formerly of Tacoma, passed away Nov. 24, 2006 in Reno, NV. Born in Elma, WA on Jan. 1, 1939, he grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School. He married Gail in 1968 and they had two children. Jeff is survived by three children, Ed Shields, Jr., Krissy Shields and Caroline, brothers Dan Shields and Patrick Shields, sister Lillian Pierce, step-daughters Kim White and Debbie Bond, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Phyllis Shields. A viewing will be held on Thurs., 10AM - 1PM at Marlatt F.H. in Kent, 713 Central Ave. N., with a committal service 2PM at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.marlattfuneralhome.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 28, 2006.

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Karen (Kasselman) Beverly

November 29, 2006

Our thoughts are with you. Memories of our days at Stadium bring back a smile!

Judie Guthrie

November 29, 2006

May Jeff rest in peace.

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