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Frank Shields Obituary

Frank Shields passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona with his family by his side. Frank served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, graduated from Colorado State University, and enjoyed a successful career at the Bureau of Land Management. Frank met and married his wife, Lois Price, in Durango, CO. They were an amazing team for over 51 years and raised 3 children. Frank was an honest, hardworking, and compassionate man who cared deeply for his family, community and nature. He loved baseball and attended games in 27 of the 30 MLB stadiums.

Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Lois and is survived by his daughter Stacie Fitzgerald (Marvin), daughter Kristie Shields, son Joe Shields, granddaughter Jillian Shields, and his loving girlfriend, Betty Minster. Interment will be in Durango this fall.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 19, 2024.

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