David Shields Obituary

Seems like yesterday we shared a libation discussing Cook County Politics. He was the absolute best of the best.

Time is Swift, time to reflect and remember the honor of Dave Shields.

To Jan and family:
Our deepest condolences upon the passing of David, a caring husband and father, a gentleman par excellence and master of Irish wit. May God welcome him with open arms and tender mercy. You are all in our prayers.

Dear Jan,
What a shock to hear Dave is gone. Mom told me yesterday. He always made me feel like his special flower girl.
My condolences to you & your children.
Cousin Cindy Hotcaveg Potrue

I am so sadden to have learn so late that Dave has left us. The Irish have lost a dear one but heaven has gained a better sense of humor.

I first met Dave in high school, and he was always the same kind caring and fun loving person throughout his whole life.You couldn't ask for anyone better to be your friend. God bless you Dave.

My prayers are with your family
Shannon Curran
Tacoma, WA

Jan and family,

We were truly sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was an honorable man and a friend. Our condolences to the family.

The Hechinger Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Dave Shields Family:

Sad to hear the loss of your father, know what a difficult time this must be, I extend sincere condolences to you all with the hope your grief will less as time goes by.

Prayes for all. Judge Shields was my teacher in the Paralegal Program at Harper many years ago. He was an inspiration and great teacher.

Jan, Mary, Peg, Tim
The memories are timeless. Families, friends, never to be forgotten.

Jan and Family:

I was so sorry to hear today about Dave's passing. As you well know, he was a wonderful person, a true gentleman, and a man who seemed to love life and all those he encountered. To me, he represented what was best about Chicago's legal community. I will miss him. My sincere condolences.

the first judge that I appeared before on a major case, his always positive outlook through the years bouyed us all and elevated everyone who came before him.

The final 4 will never be the same. he was an avid sports fan and a beautiful caring man. I will miss him.

Just learned of Dave's death. He worked with my late wife Cathy at The Courage Program for a long time, and they were good friends. Cathy & I enjoyed Dave's company and friendship at various events like Irish Fellowship Club Christmas party and similar events. When I was a rookie lawyer, Dave was on the bench and was a terrific judge. Obviously was a person with a strong sense of right and wrong, and conducted cases without any condescension toward inexperienced, young lawyers like myself. He will be missed. Bryan O'Connor

There is a hole in my heart where my brother lived......I miss you terribly and I want all to know that a great man has left our world but heaven has been enriched.............
Irwin

the most beautiful man I've ever met.

JAN AND FAMILY, JUST HEARD OF DAVE'S PASSING AND AM THINKING OF YOU. MY LOU WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE AN OLD FRIEND AGAIN.

Dave and I spent three years together in Duluth and we remained friends after coming home.Dave made me a better person and a better man. Dave showed me it was possible to be successful and happy after a hiccup in ones life. Dave would steer customers my way and that made me proud that he had the faith and trust in me to bring his friends and family to me. I last saw Dave about three years ago when he stopped in unannounced with one of his close friends looking for a car. I'm glad I took the time to tell him what he'd done for me and the effect he had on my life. Of course he didn't want to listen but I'm sure he got the message. You changed my life. God bless you Dave Shields.Thank you.

Please accept our sincere condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Donna Taylor (the late Frank Taylor) and the entire Taylor Family.

Our condolences to Jan and Family with the loss of Dave. He was a great guy.
You will be in our prayers.
Ed & Jeanne Bartmann

To Dave's family, I was lucky enough to meet Dave over 25 years ago, he was always upbeat and fun to bump into over the years along the path of life. I remember standing at a bar with Dave at the opening of some joint and he showed me his rosary that he kept with him always and told me how it helped him when he was in "college". A terrific guy and a great Irish gentleman, God Bless You Dave.
Houli

Dave was always just a great guy. A good word and great smile for everybody he came in contact with. My brothers, Bill and Jerry Gleason thought the world of Dave. I personnally will nfever forget his kindness to my brother in law, Tom Tonelli. God rest his soul and comfort his family.

Mary, your father loved you very much and he was so proud of you. He will always live in your heart and mine.

He was the model to which the judiciary should try to emulate. His kindness, intelligence, humor and ability was amazing. In the over 35 years in which we knew each other, I only remember him smiling and joking. One of the best.

I was classmate of Dave's at Fenwick, as well as a fellow Judge in Chicago. We were good friends. He will be missed. My sincere sympathy to his family.

To Dave's family,

I know you were proud to

have such a great Dad & father..

Donald X. Murphy

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WAS
A GOOD FRIEND. JIM & JESSE (DECEASED) CAJDA

Years ago my father was so happy that Dave moved into Golf, making him the 2nd person in that same political party living there. Years later we met again through my husband. I am very sad about the times past and the death of Dave.

Jan and family, my prayers are with you at this time. Dave was truly one of the really good guys. Dave truly loved his family. May God be with you at this time.
Denise Quinn

Judge David was very smart and fun to interact with. God bless his eternal soul !

My deepest sympathy to Jan and family. David will be greatly missed by all who knew him, mostly for his fun-loving good nature. He never said an unkind word about anyone, even when it justified. I first met David when he was my instructor at Harper College. He was everyone's favorite as he made learning fun and challenging. May he rest in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peg. & family: Dave was a great person to be around. I knew him in highschool and in the golfing world. His love of the Blackhawks will be long remembered Bob & Lois Moore

Our deepest condolences to the Shield's family. Dave was a great guy.
The Jack Kerrigan family

Dear Peg,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Jan, David was a great and true Irishman and a dear friend. David will always be alive as long as there are people who remember him. God bless you and your family

Godspeed Judge Shields. You were my dear friend. You loved life and lived it bigger than anyone I knew. You took me under your wing and showed me how to laugh, to embrace life with unconditional joy and acceptance of circumstances. You showed me how to see the law through the heart of a humanitarian. In many ways you were bigger than life but never bigger than the person you were with. You were gracious and forgiving, and with a glint in your eye you were the Irish in all of our terrible beauty. I will miss you greatly, but I carry with me your influence, your friendship and your legacy. May the road rise to meet you, my friend

Dear Jan and Family:

Dave was an extraordinarily kind and decent man. As you remember, and celebrate, his life, please know that you are in my heart.

Fitz

A Donation has been made to Joseph Academy in Dave's name. Our prays are with his immortal soul.
Tom and Bobbie Hett