Our beloved Father and Grandfather Arlie Shields passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was 61 years young. He was born September 25, 1958 to Edward Lee Shields and Rosaline Jones Shields.
He met the love of his life Bernadine in 1982. From this union Debra and Antoinette were born he loved he’s family all he’s time went into his kids. Arlie played basketball and ran cross country while in high school. He later went to college for auto mechanics. He loved music, especially AC/DC’s Thunderstruck. He was a skilled craftsman in the repair of cars. He spent his leisurely time working on various vehicles with his little helper Deb. He spent a lot of time rearing and teaching Hunter. He liked to tease and joke. He had an insatiable sweet tooth, eating out, traveling, and going to the movies. He enjoyed spending time with he’s brother Mervyn who took care of him while growing up. One of his favorite drum groups was Elks Whistle. Also, he loved spending time with he’s uncle late Jerry Alfery working on cars or whatever project they had. Had many friends. He loved everyone especially his fur babies Flex, China man, Stapleton, Peppers, and Tigger. He fell in love with the newest addition, his little fat boy, David Hapa.
He leaves behind his soul mate of 36 years Bernadine; his partner in crime Hunter Shields, children Debra (Arlin) Hapa, Antoinette (Adam Giesick) Shields, Jennifer Montclair, Karl Hougan; Sister Linda “Shaggy” Shields-Littlehead and children; Brother Mervyn “Kirby” Shields daughter Cyndi Shields; adopted brother Arlie deserly; Grandchildren David Hapa, Mervin, Debra, and Arlie; Best mates Lonnie Headdress and Greg Gourneau; Furry children Flex and China Man. Numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Rosaline Shields; Aunty and uncle Eunice Jerry Alfery, Sisters Debra Clark, Leola Lambert, Odessa Fourstar and Gloria Diserly; Brothers Roy Allen Jones (Soggy), Edward Lee Shields Jr. (STuta), Shep Ferguson; Cousin Diane Chase; Nephews Midas “Beanie” Lambert, Pat Ambrose Burshia; Niece Anotinette “Liz” Fourstar.
We apologize if we forgot to mention anybody.
Rosary is to take place 2 P.M. Friday August 21, 2020 at The Polar PowWow Grounds, Poplar, MT, feed will follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.