Marlin Nile Shields Obituary
We bid farewell to Marlin Nile Shields (Salt Lake City, Utah), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Marlin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlin Nile Shields to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Nile Shields and Melva Leona Hardcastle; his close friend Claudia; his brother David Shields; and his sons-in-law, Hal Bourne and Steven Wilde.
He is survived by: his children, Cynthia Bourne, Jayne Bushell (Tom), Paul Shields (Sandi), Ann Jackson (Scott) and Kay Ward (Craig). He is also survived by grandchildren (and their 17 spouses), and 31 precious great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the East Millcreek North 11th Ward (2702 E Evergreen Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84109). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
He also served as president of the Utah Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, was on the Board of Directors for the National Arthritis Foundation, and was appointed to the National Arthritis Advisory Board.
