James Edward Shields Jr Obituary (2023)

James Edward Shields Jr., of Naches Heights, passed away March 26, 2023, at Willow Springs. Jim was born on November 11, 1936, the youngest child of seven, to James E. Shields Sr. and Tillie Hecker Shields. Jim was a member of St. John's parish in Naches, and a former member of St. Peter Claver in Wapato. He graduated from White Swan. Jim served time in the Army. He worked for Husch & Husch, White Swan Mill, Jim Lawrence, and worked restoring antique furniture before retiring. Jim married Naomi Poulin in 1960, and had 55 wonderful years together. They raised Angus cattle for several years and raced horses. Jim enjoyed fly fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family. He is lovingly survived by his three children; Stan (Janet) Shields, of Ellensburg, Michelle Delp, of Yakima, and Jackie (Shawn) Klingele, of Wapato, as well as seven grandchildren; Matthew (Kelsie), and Ethan Shields, Nicholas (Suzanne) and Tessa Delp, Jared, Beth and Katie Klingele. Jim is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Lyons, of Yakima, and Betty Stephens, of Florida, and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Naomi, brothers Hugh, Francis, Joseph, and sister, Lois Boiselle. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4:00-7:00pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA 98936), with a Rosary at 6:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:00am, at St. John Catholic Church. A Graveside Service will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Yakima Diocese Priest Retirement Fund, and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (P.O. Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Visitation Brookside Funeral Home Wednesday, April 12, 2023 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Recitation of the Rosary Brookside Funeral Home Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 PM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Mass of Christian Burial St. John Catholic Church Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:00 AM 206 Moxee Ave Naches, WA 98937 Graveside Service Calvary Cemetery Thursday, April 13, 2023 2:00 PM 1405 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902