March 15 1961 January 18 2020
Jeffery’s Obituary Jeffery Dale Shields, 58, of Nappanee died after a short illness at 12:50pm Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, IN. Jeff was born on March 15, 1961 in Elkhart, IN to Larry and Judy (Mevis) Shields and he was a lifelong Nappanee area resident. Jeff attended the Horizon Learning Center and was a friend to Nappanee City Hall and the downtown Nappanee merchants. Jeff retired from McCormick Motors in Nappanee and was a member at First Mennonite Church in Nappanee. He loved Elvis Presley, stock car racing, and professional wrestling. Jeff was NorthWood sports’ biggest fan and friends and family who attend the visitation are encouraged to wear NorthWood fan gear to honor Jeff’s love for the Panthers. Jeff is survived by his sister, Connie (Jerry) Swihart of Osceola; brothers, Mel (Jill) Shields of Nappanee and Tom (Traci) Shields of Nappanee; nephew Matthew (Alison) Swihart of Osceola; niece Corinne (Jeff) Hertsel of Nappanee; nephew Trevor (Jessie) Shields of Nappanee; nephew Brandon (Natalie) Shields of Nappanee; niece Brittani Shields of Nappanee; and 7 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Shields; and two nieces Jessica and Elizabeth Shields. Friends and family may call Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee and for one hour prior to services Saturday at First Mennonite Church in Nappanee. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2pm at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN. Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name can be given to the First Mennonite Church, Nappanee or the Center for Hospice Care. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeffery Dale Shields March 15 1961 January 18 2020.
Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Nappanee, state: Indiana