Maurice Dean "Md" Shields Jr.
1944 – 2021
Maurice "MD" Dean Shields Jr.
Wichita, KS - MD's life began on April
7, 1944, the son of Maurice Dean and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Shields
in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He attended Whitewater schools. MD was a
member of the Federated Church, enjoyed facts and history about
Kansas, maps, puzzles and collecting miniature horse figurines.
His loving family includes his brother
and his wife, Randy and Jocelyn Shields of Potwin; nephew and his
wife, Taylor and Jamie Shields; niece, Lorelei Downey; great niece
and her husband, Kortnei and Peter Kerby; great nephew, Josh Downey;
great-great nieces, Madisyn Tillet and Pyper Kerby; great-great
nephew, Bensyn Kerby.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and a brother, Larry R. Shields. MD passed away peacefully on
Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 77 years old.
His family will gather with friends on
Thursday, July 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Federated Church, 207 E. Central,
Whitewater, Kansas. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 2,
at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitewater Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed
to Federated Church in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358,
Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave
a memory of MD at www.ymzfh.com.
