Jim M. Shields, 57, of Lake Stevens, passed away suddenly on July 2 while at work painting a house. He was the owner of his own residential painting business. Jim was very well known in his community as an active volunteer at the Boys and Girls club, as a baseball coach and mentor. He also was a recovering addict with 21 years of sobriety who worked his life sharing his wisdom and building a community of friends. Jim was an avid softball player for years, playing on a team called the " Recovering Rebels." He was a trusting and invaluable friend to those struggling with addiction.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Teresa Shields, and his two sons, Zach and Bobby Shields.
