George (Buster) Shields
March 2, 1928 - July 10, 2015
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After a short hospital stay, Dad very suddenly passed away on July 10, 2015 with Mom right by his side. Just a few weeks prior they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Dad was born March 2, 1928 in Point Grey (not Vancouver) and was predeceased by his father Robert in 1935, mother Minnie in 1979 and brother Bob in 1996. He is survived by his loving wife May; sons David (Chantal), Jack (Laura) and Jimmy; the loves of his life granddaughters Alanna, Sarah (Eric), Jessica and Kathryn and other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 1573 East 18 Avenue, Vancouver, Rev. Hardo Ermisch officiating . In lieu of flowers, give a friend a phone call. Some parking available at St. Joseph’s School parking lot, 3261 Fleming St.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Mark Bemister
Relation: Electrical Friend
On behalf of the Bemister Electric Family- please accept our deepest condolences. We have many wonderful memories of George over the years. So many laughs, a Character larger than life. I am sorry that I will not be able to make the memorial service on Saturday.
Mark Bemister
From: Dave and Vickie Darts
Relation: friend
We knew Bus from sharing time with him and May at Birch Bay. We always enjoyed when they would come by for a visit to May’s brother’s Beach house. What stood out the most was the love every seemed to have for Bus. He will be dearly missed. Dave and Vickie Darts
From: eric berkefeld aka jbob
Relation: dave shields,son of george
DAVE AND CHANTAL,OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER.THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES ARE WITH YOU FOREVER—CHEERS,ERIC/ANNE
From: Russell and Diane Oye
Relation: neighbourhood
We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Shields sudden passing. Will miss his joyful salutations as I walked by the house. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Russell and Diane Oye
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
July 18, 2015
Beginning at 10:30am
Location:
St. Mark''s Evangelical Lutheran Church
1573 East 18 Avenue
Vancouver, BC Canada
1573 East 18 Avenue
Vancouver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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