Shields, Robert Edward Robert Edward Shields passed away on November 3, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on May 31, 1923 to Claude B. and Elizabeth Oney Shields. Robert was a WWII veteran and worked at Williams Air Force Base for 35 years. He was awarded the Civilian Employee of the Year in 1978. Robert was preceded in death by Dorothy, his wife of 56 years and is survived by an older brother, Howard, 2 sons, Michael and Christopher, 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services are Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10 AM at the same location.