Obit: Bert Shields, b. 1930, Thayer, IA; also lived ID.
Obit dated 16 Jun 2006 available www.Idahostatesman.com/obituaries. Bert was preceded by his parents, Bert and Elizabeth Shields and by 8 siblings; he married (1)Lucille Dines (1955-1974) - 2 children; (2)Vera Stokes-survives, as does his 2 children, 2 sisters, Helen Blacklock and Norma Bonta and 1 brother, Eldon Shields.
I am no relation to this family.