Dr. Charles Edward Shields, 89, passed away on December 6, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on August 4, 1931 in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, to Lysle Edward Shields and Ina Wilhelmina Sievinen. Dr. Shields married Alice Elaine Richter on August 17, 1958 and had two sons, William Edward Shields and Jeffrey Charles Shields.
Dr. Shields earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University in 1953 and his M.D. from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1957. He was a proud member of the United States Army Medical Corp serving at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Maryland, Tripler Army Hospital in Hawaii, Ireland Army Hospital in Kentucky, as well as a tour in Vietnam. He retired a full Colonel in 1975 relocating to Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Shields worked at Texas Tech University in Student Health then moved on to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a Doctor and Professor working in Family Medicine. Throughout his career he published numerous articles in several medical journals. His greatest passion was mentoring his medical students and watching them grow into accomplished doctors.
Dr. Shields loved spending time with his two granddaughters, Ashley and Stephanie. He was very proud as they studied and graduated from Texas Tech University. In his retirement, he enjoyed writing short stories and plays. He had a desire to travel the world both by land and by sea taking time to learn more about the local cultures and touring art museums. He also used his travels to continue his education in medicine by attending multiple medical conferences. Golf was a great joy for him and he played whenever he got the chance.
Dr. Shields is proceeded in death by his wife Elaine and his son Jeffrey.
He is survived by his son William, daughter-in-law Cindy, and granddaughters Ashley and Stephanie.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Kelly Klein for her compassionate care of our father/grandfather for so many years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Dr. Shields to support his students. https://donate.give2tech.com//?fid=8768-78-9586 Due to the present pandemic no services are planned at this time.
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