John Leland Shields, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 19, 1948, in Tooele, Utah, to Joe and Elizabeth Shields. John Served in the U.S. Army for 17 years and worked at Tooele Army Depot for many more. During that time, he met and married the love of his life, Bianka Fedchanheuer, on Jan. 19, 1973.
Together they had three children, Michael, Jerry and Frank. John was a strong and kind man who loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. Everyone had such an unconditional love for him.
John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bianka; his children, Mike (Heather) Shields and Jerry (Christal) Shields; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his sister Susan (Boyde) and kids; as well as siblings, a sister-in-law, a niece and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Tom, Charles and Jack; his son Frank; and his niece Trina.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Pine Canyon LDS Chapel, 2032 Churchwood Drive in Pine Canyon. Prior visitation is from 9:30-10:45 a.m. with funeral at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Tooele City Cemetery.