Robert James "Cookie" Shields^{[1, 2, 3]}

1947 - 2004  (56 years)

• Name	Robert James "Cookie" Shields
  Nickname	Cookie
  Birth	28 Nov 1947	Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1974	Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon   [3]
  	Chemical Engineer at Atochem/Penwalt
  Residence	Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana   [3]
  Residence	Scappoose, Columbia Co., Oregon   [3]
  Retired	2002	Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon   [3]
  	Atochem/Penwalt as a Chemical Engineer
  Death	30 Apr 2004	Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana   [4, 5]
  FamilySearch ID	L2XB-VHF
  Person ID	I708	Wendel Voigt Family Tree
  Last Modified	29 Dec 2013

  
  

  Father	James Willard Shields
  Mother	Barbera Agnes "Betty" Winkler,   b. 23 Nov 1925, George West, Live Oak Co., Texas d. 1 Jan 2002, Scappoose, Columbia Co., Oregon (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F353	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Beverly J. Gerwell
  Children	+ 1. Denise M. Shields + 2. Noel W. Shields + 3. Amber M. Shields
  Family ID	F426	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2024

  
  

  Family 2	Pamma Y. Johnson
  Family ID	F427	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2024

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 28 Nov 1947 - Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon Occupation - Chemical Engineer at Atochem/Penwalt - 1974 - Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon Residence - - Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana Residence - - Scappoose, Columbia Co., Oregon Retired - Atochem/Penwalt as a Chemical Engineer - 2002 - Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon Death - 30 Apr 2004 - Virginia City, Madison Co., Montana  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S292] Family Information from Barbera Winkler Shields, [Winkler p. 23]. Date: not dated [S310] Letter from Barbara Winkler Shields, Scappoose OR, to Wendel Voigt in Marion TX. Robert met Berverly J. (Gerwell) Perry in July of 1968 in Newport, RI while he has in the U.S. Navy. They moved to Charleroi, PA in April of 1969. They then moved to Portland, OR in July 1970. Date: 13 January 1988 [S920] Obituary of Robert Shields, [Winkler p. 142]. [S919] E-mail from Amber Shields Hogg to Wendel Voigt, [Winkler p. 141]. Date: 9 March 2010 [S920] Obituary of Robert Shields, [Winkler p. 142]. Robert "Cookie" Shields died Friday. Robert "Cookie" was born Nov. 28, 1947, in Portland, Ore. He was raised in Scappoose, Ore., along with his brothers James and Kenneth "Julio" Shields. He bravely served his country in Vietnam. In 2002, after 28 years as a chemical engineer for Atochem/Penwalt in Portland, he retired to Virginia City. He was a passionate Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycle enthusiast. As a skilled mechanic, he built his own custom chopper trike. He loved riding on the open road and sharing stories about his collection of bikes and classic cars. He also enjoyed using his expertise in welding and metal work to create beautiful art. Robert "Cookie" was a unique man. A father, brother and son, he touched all those who were honored to know him. A true friend to so many and generous beyond words. Although he is gone, he will remain forever within us all. He was a magnificent gladiator and hero to the end. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Barbara. He is survived by his children Denise Jackson, Noel Shields and Amber Hogg, brother Kenneth "Julio" Shields and father James Shields. Since it was published on 04 May 2004, "Friday" implies April 30, 2004.