Shields, Leo John

Leo John Shields, 85, of Cedar Rapids, slipped peacefully into heaven Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids surrounded by his family whom he dearly loved. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. Don Jackson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Shields; sons, Terry (Dee) Shields and Randy (Lisa) Shields; daughters, Kim (Mark) Hazlett and Tammie (Brian) Lee; stepsons, Jeff (Paula) Larson, Rod (Kathy) Larson and Rick (Jody) Larson; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Leo was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Shields; and his first wife, Evelyn Shields.

Leo was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On July 11, 1984, he was united in marriage to Linda Shilhon-Larson. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. From 1962 to 1988, he worked at Rockwell Collins.

Leo was a member of the Marion American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a talented woodworker and could repair just about anything he set his mind to. He dearly loved his poodles, especially Wacky, and could be found on the couch surrounded by them. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping and also loved playing bingo and proved to be more successful at it than most.

A memorial fund has been established in Leo's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Leo at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Feb. 23, 2012 in The Gazette