Lowell Duane Shields passed away peacefully in his home April 6 at the age of 73. He was born Aug. 8, 1939 in Pine Canyon to Edward Lowell Shields and Margaret Ida Nash Shields and is the only son and oldest of four children. Lowell served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War era and retired from the Tooele Army Depot. He enjoyed fishing, singing and working with his hands. Family was most important in his life with his grandkids being his favorite love. Lowell is survived by his wife, Janice Shields, of 37 years, his daughter Brenda (Mike) Cunningham, his son Duane (Karin) Shields, his sisters MaryJo Smith, Lyneve (Richard) Co and Sally (Ray) Dewsnup, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, grand- and great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held April 13 at the LDS church in Pine Canyon at 11 a.m. for military honor followed by the memorial service at 11:30 a.m.