I graduated from high school with Bob..  he was part of our fun gang.  Have seen him at reunions and on facebook.  Even though it is a year since his passing I am very sad to learn about it but also happy  to read that he had so many friends in 
 Texas that loved him.  He was a great guy!


My sympathy especially to David.  With Affection  Marcia Fotsch
Rosemount Minnesota

Thinking of you on this special day.♥️♥️🙏

Dear Dr. Nesser
No words can do justice to the loss of your wonderful Bob.
In our hearts we are all crying for you and praying with you.
God bless you. It has been a great honor knowing you for the last
thirty years. Thank you.

Henry Carney


I’d like to  express my deepest sympathy. Hope your friends caring will make your sorrow easier to bear… Inna Kogan

David,
Thank you for sharing Bob with us these past months. Sameh and I were blessed to know him, and to know you! You and all your family have been in our warmest thoughts and prayers, especially today. Please let us know if there is anything in the world we can do for you during this time.

Dear Dr. Nesser,

Praying for you and your families for BOB.

May GOD bless you all and I so much enjoyed visiting with BOB and you at your Christmas parties.

God Bless,

Denise Martelli 

Dear Dr. Nesser,

I really enjoyed talking to BOB and you at your Christmas parties.
Bob is in my prayers and you and your families
God bless
Denise Martelli 

Rest In Peace my dearest friend Bob . I will always treasure your great friendship & memories over the years . 
My prayers & deepest condolences to Dr.  David Nesser , family & loved ones .

Bob loved to cook too! We will cherish the family cookbook..but he is deeply missed more than anything. We remember him as a very caring friend who wanted the best for everyone. We are praying that peace  enters the hearts of David, family, and friends during this time of loss. Etheleen &Leroy

We are sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Cynthia and George Long

I will always remember Bob's kindness. At the Holiday party that he and Dr. Nesser organized at their residence, Bob was truly in his element. He loved welcoming children with stuffed animals and making sure they enjoyed themselves. He loved cooking for these parties and organizing the events. He will be missed by everyone who was blessed to have interacted with him. 

Bob was a  very sweet and compassionate  person. He  was always smiling whenever i saw him and gave such warm hugs too.  we should keep these precious memories of Bob forever to bring  smiles to others.. Love and Prayers to Dr.Nesser and Family..

Bob was so fun to be around.  I worked with Dr. Nesser at Methodist  Hospital Dallas and to this day my boys still ask about his parties.  Bob always had stuffed animals for the kids that attended the parties. Bob you leave behind a great legacy. Rest in peace sweet Bob. Praying for Dr Nesser and the rest of the family and friends. 

Bob was a caring and gracious soul, and he will be missed by
David and so many others.  Rest in peace dear Bob you have 
certainly earned it.

Bob was gracious to all without judgment on others. I will always remember his engaging smile and ability to connect people.  As I recall, he took care of David when he was on shift at the hospital and had meals ready and limited phone calls. David is a wonderful healer and was greatly supported by Bob throughout their relationship of 42 years. 
Bob’s creative and business side seemed to help him create beautiful scrapbooks of their lives and trips and pull together entertaining events effortlessly with special touches.  David and Bob opened up their home year after year for hundreds of people David worked with. Wow!  Bob leaves behind so many legacies, including all the lives he touched through his cheerleading enthusiasm and teaching. He was cared for by David during the last 6 months as any of us would be blessed to experience. We love you, Bob

Bob always had a smile. I remember and still taste the best homemade chocolate chip cookies he would make for my birthday.  He will be missed.

I have so many memories that I don't know where to begin.  I just know that I'll miss Bob and his antics . No one can take his place.  He was a caring person and energic.  Rest in Peace Bob.
Carolyn and Jim Atkins

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Robert Joseph Shields

14 August, 1938 – 16 December, 2021

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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