Roseann Shields crossed into eternity peacefully surrounded by her sister’s love on January 11, 2024. Roseann was born on August 20, 1941 in Poplar, MT to Fred Shields Sr. and Frances Smith-Shields. Roseann graduated from Poplar High School in Poplar, Montana then went onto Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas where she received her degree in business administration. Roseann kept a journal by her bedside where she still wrote in shorthand. After she left Haskell in the mid 1960’s she started her career as a secretary at The Boeing Company airlines in southern California. In the late 1960’s she then went onto Reno, Nevada where she met her husband and from that marriage she had two sons, Michael and Kenneth Heathman. Roseann started her new career as a black jack dealer in Reno, Nevada. She was amazing at her job in the casino as a blackjack dealer and she was known for her outstanding ability to count up to five decks of cards. Roseann was chosen to be the eyes of the casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where she became the pit boss in 1979. Roseann was a classy and elegant woman. She retired after 36 years of working in the casinos. She then relocated to Fairbanks, Alaska where she was remarried and lived for a few years before she moved home to Wolf Point, MT in the late 1990’s. Her last days were spent at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT. The family would like to thank the staff for taking such good care of her.
Roseann is survived by her son Michael Heathman (Lisa) and grandson Jeff Heathman and Granddaughter, Melissa Hoffmann. Her siblings; Sherry Shields, Sandy Azure, Stoney Anketell, and numerous nieces and nephews, far too many to name.
Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Frances Shields, son, Kenneth Heathman, brothers; Fred Shields Jr., Caleb Shields and Sisters; Joy Shields, June Stafne, and Shirley Redstone.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. Cremation will follow.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family may be left by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday January 19, 2024
Blue Sky Ministries
BIA Rd 168
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Curtis Courchene says
So sorry to hear ! I remember when I first met her , what a beauty ! Condolences to Sandi and Sherri ❤️❤️ Cadillac Courchene
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to all.
Roxann Smith says
My condolences and prayers to the families. She certainly was fun to be around. She was a treasure.
Tim/Iva Zimmerman says
My sincere condolences to the family! She was a very nice lady!
May God be with you in your time of sorrow!
Barbara Perry says
Sincere sympathy to the family of Roseanne! I knew her when she was a young women in California. She had black hair and was very pretty! Rest in peace 🙏🙏🕊️🕊️
DAWN MARIE ALLEN says
My deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. Rosie will be missed by all who knew her.
Love and Prayers
Jonny BearCub says
A classy and very smart Lady, she was an inspiration. Condolences to the family and prayers of strength as you say farewell. She will be missed by many but leaves great memories.
Kenny and Judy Shields and Family says
Aunty Roseanne this is not good bye. There are many that await you in that eternal world, where there is no more suffering or sorrow. The happiness that will be yours is a testimony that Jesus Christ has called you home for a special reason. You will be reunited with all those you missed and love, they will welcome you there with loving arms and tears of joy. We will always love you Aunty… forever.
KAYLEEN HEADDRESS says
Aw, condolences, I liked her. I knew her from church. I liked this lady. Rest In Peace beautiful lady.
Donna Black Dog says
My sincere condolences to the Shirlds family. Prayers for healing ❤️🩹 & comfort of knowing she is at peace with God and her other family members who will be waiting with open arms of love.🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🪶🪶🪶🪶
Gina Bearfighter and family says
Peace, Love and Light Aunty.
Cheryle Cantrell says
My Sincere Condolences to the Family ♥️. Lots of Love n Prayers. Fly High n Journey Well My Relative 🩷