Harold James Shields

Shields, Mr. Harold James Lone Jack, Missouri Harold James Shields, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed into the presence of his Savior on October 11, 2020, in Lone Jack, MO. Formerly of Muskegon, Harold was born on October 19, 1931, to William J. and Dorothy V. (Suchon) Shields. While attending St. Mary's School, Harold met his lifelong love and future wife, Peg (Margaret) O'Toole. After graduation in 1951, he and Peg married on May 2, 1953, and enjoyed 64 years of marriage until her death in 2017. Together they raised 11 children. They lived in Muskegon, Michigan, before relocating to Kansas in 2010 and Missouri in 2015. Harold served in the Michigan National Guard in the early 1950s and achieved the rank of sergeant. He barbered for many years before working at Neway Equipment Company until his retirement. As an active member of St. Jean's Catholic Church in Muskegon, Harold served on the parish council and as a Eucharistic minister and Sacristan. While living in Leawood, KS, Harold and Peg joined Cure of Ars Catholic Church. Upon moving to Lone Jack, MO, they became members of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Oak Grove, MO. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Peg; his parents, William and Dorothy; brother William; sister Dorothy; and son-in-law Edwin Haase. Harold is survived by his children: Sheryl Haase, MaryBeth (Charlie) Berry, Peggy (Bill) Newham, Thomas (Annette) Shields, Kevin (Deanna) Shields, Lawrence (Diane) Shields, Kenneth (Karen) Shields, Joseph (Kristin) Shields, Dorothy Shields, Maureen (David) Petrovich, and Margaret Pitcel. He also was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Harold leaves behind his brothers Patrick, Raymond, and Louis (George) and his sister Kathleen Gallivan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude the Apostle Memorial Garden in Oak Grove, MO, or Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice, Kansas City, MO. The family will not be holding a visitation. A private family funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Muskegon, MI, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon