Darrell Selfred Shields, Sr., age 58, was born on November 7, 1956 to Kenneth Shields, Sr. and Serena Necklace Shields-GoodSoldier, in Poplar. He went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2015 surrounded by his family.
Darrell graduated in 1976 from Busby, MT where he played football as quarterback. He went to Eastern Montana College in Billings for Journalism, where he met Angelina Lopez, whom he married, from this union Arianne Adelina was born. They later divorced but remained friends. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in the United States Army and was discharged in 1980 due to health problems. He loved to be with his friends, family, children and grandchildren. Darrell was a gentle, kind hearted, sweet, loving man. He met Ida Cantrell in 1989 and together they had 3 children.
Darrell is survived by his 4 children, daughters Arianne Shields, Kimberly (James) IronBear-Shields, Poplar, MT; sons Darrell (Morning) Shields, Jr. and Leslie Shields both of Poplar; grandchildren Kayla, Jackie, Mary and Jennifer IronBear all of Poplar; one grandson Dalton Shields, Bismarck, ND; three brothers Kenny Shields, Jr., Lester and Russell Shields all of Poplar; two sisters Arleda Shields and Cheryl Cantrell both of Poplar. Many nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention.
Darrell is preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth Shields, Sr. and Serena Necklace Shields-GoodSoldier; brothers Vernon and Myron Shields; brother-in-law Richard Cantrell, Sr. and niece Stephanie “Sissy” Shields.
We will always be thinking of you Dad. You will be greatly loved and missed.
Love, Kimmy, Baby Dee and Yahee.
Kenny Shields says
I will miss you brother. We had some good times together, you’ll always remain with me. The whole family loves you. We will be reunited again on the morning of the first resurrection.
Traci LeVay Holt says
So sorry to hear of your passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family. No more suffering. Have a good journey.
David E. Boyd Sr. says
Sorry to hear about cousin Darrell passing our prayers are with all of you.
sioux glory birthmark- melbourne says
geez i just seen you that day gave you my last hug telling you i’ll check on you later now after a few hours later i hear you passed away which broke my heart didnt know what to do or to say about your passing so now i’m taking it hard love you uncle you will always be in my heart
Kimberly Shields says
I MISS UNSO MUCH DADDY U WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO AND MY FIRST MAN I EVER HAD LIVE FOR, I WILL ALWAYS BE UR BABY AND UR NUMBER 1 FAN. BUT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN UNWILL BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOR THE REST OF MY DAYS. SEE U DADDY LIVE N MISS EVERY SECOND OF MY LIFE.
Joel & Marcella Grey bull says
To all of Darrells family,
Sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing, it was something that was hard to believe. You have our sincerest Condolences, hugs, and prayers of comfort and strength be with you all. He was one of kindest persons that ever met and he always had time to visit with us when we see him up town. Always willing to help out when he could…He will surely be missed and loved by all…
EMMA CANTRELL GROAT says
Words are not enough to say how sorry we are for you’re loss at this time. Our physical
circumstances prevent both of us to be there with you, just to be there with you and for you. Emma and Bob
Donald Lee Boyd says
R.I.P. Uncle Darrell
Brian Greybull says
Sorry to hear of his passing. I gave him a ride couple months ago he remembered my parents and my family good hearted,well mannered and courteous! I will remember him always
Donna Black Dog says
My prayers to the family of Darrell Shields, he will be missed by family an dfriends. I pray for comfort and understanding. I pray for peace and love to shuch a beautiful soul. Many blessings to the family at this sad time.
Alda Bighorn, Billings MT says
i was saddened to learn of Darrells passing..Darrell was always willing to help and usually had us laughing with his never-ending entertainment and teasing. he wiill truly be missed. thoughts and prayers to the family.
Linda Pavel says
Goodbye for now Darrell. May we meet again in the fields and meadows of heaven.
toni armijo says
Uncle now u will be able to rest and will miss u. Love u uncle Darrell.
Delphine Plain Bull says
MY CONDOLENCES TO DA FAMILY MY PRAYER’S R WITH YOU I WAS WATCH A VIDEO WITH DARRELL IN IT CALLED HURRICANE DANCE OFF JUST BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY GEES SAD THAT HE GONE… WILL MISS HIM & HIS KINDNESS & LAUGHTER !!! REST IN PEACE COUSIN!!!
Angelina Lopez says
The Lopez family extends their condolences to Darrell’s extended families. May the God of comfort console you at this time.
Angelina Lopez says
Darrell’s first grandson Isaiah Vernon Little Light graduated from Columbus, MT high school may 24, 2015 He is 19 yrs old
Ray Mueller says
I was so sorry to learn of Darrell’s passing last year. He was a student of mine at Busby High School, and I know it’s true that he was gentle and kind hearted. On September 11, 1975 we heard that a man was walking across the country outside of town with a horse pulling a cart, so two of my video production students and I went out along the highway to meet him, and Darrell began the interview with him. I recently posted the audio of it to Youtube and you can listen to Darrell’s interview of Bud Kenny at this link: https://youtu.be/dbNQjfSGNbk