Maurice Shields
(1925 - 2019)
Obituary
Maurice D. Shields, 93, of Wichita, passed away on Monday
(June 3, 2019) at Larksfield Place in Wichita. Maurice's life began on Oct. 2,
1925, in Arnett, Oklahoma. He was the son of Rollin D. and Vivian (Sneary)
Shields.
Maurice served his country in the United States Army Air
Corps during World War II from 1943 until 1947. He worked in the aircraft
manufacturing industry as an engineer. Maurice was united in marriage to the
former Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Miller in Woodward County, Oklahoma. He
was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and a member of the
Whitewater American Legion.
Maurice's greatest joy was his family, which includes sons,
Maurice "MD" Shields of Wichita and Randy Shields of Potwin;
grandchildren, Lore Case of Tescott and Taylor Dean Shields of Hays;
great-grandchildren, Kortnei Kerby of Salina and Josh Downey of Tescott; and
great-great-grandchildren, Madisyn Tillett and Pyper Kerby, both of Salina.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Liz.
His family will gather with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
(June 11, 2019) at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. His funeral service will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (June 12, 2019) at the Federated Church,
Whitewater, led by Pastor Jason Lowery. Maurice will be laid to rest in
Whitewater Cemetery with military honors.
Memorial contributions in Maurice's name may be directed to
the Federated Church or Wounded Warriors. Please sign his online guestbook and
leave a memory of Maurice at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
