Barbara Eileen Shields
November 06, 1949 - July 31, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Barbara E. Shields, age 63, of Madison, entered in to eternal bliss on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at UW Hospital. She was born on Nov 6, 1949, in Montello, the daughter of Leo and Gertrude (Thill) Schwartz. Barb had five children. She worked for the Madison Public School District. Barb loved traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was one of the hardest working, caring and giving people you would ever meet. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Barb is survived by her children, Wendi (Kevin) Habhegger of Onalaska, Scott (Jeni) of Milwaukee, Chris (Kathy) of Sun Prairie, Eric (Dana) and Matt (Maria) Dominguez, both of Madison; granddaughters, Samantha, of Milwaukee and Alanna of Madison; grandsons, Jonathan of Madison and J.T. of Manitowoc; sisters, Trude Schwartz of Madison and Kathy (Mike) Brown of Oxford; and brother, Lee (Juana) Schwartz of Montello; and grand-dog, Whopper. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Life and time of sharing will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Private family interment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-5002
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Private family interment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
A Celebration of Life and time of sharing will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013.
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Satiya Buell
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To Barb's children and grandchildren,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom's obituary was so true. As a fellow employee of the Madison School District (as a teacher), I can attest to the fact that your mom was indeed a hard-worker. She was also so very considerate and helpful to all of us. She talked often of her grandchildren and various adventures with them and her children.
Like many at Orchard Ridge Elementary, I was so sad to hear of her passing. We will miss her each and every day.
JL
Jenniffer Lupo
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We will all miss her. she was a lovely woman, mother, friend to us all.
JV
Julie Verban
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My condolences to Barbara's family - especially my former students, Eric (tuba player at Cherokee Middle!) and his daughter Alanna (general music class at Toki Middle). Your mom/grandma and I worked together many years. She spoke so highly of all of her children and grandchildren, and always shared excitement when planning to travel. I used to joke that I was a grandma, too, having the pleasure of teaching her son and granddaughter. True to the obit, she was always very caring, hard working, and was always helping others. I am so sorry the world has lost a beautiful soul. Best wishes to all of you and I hope the good memories help you through this time of sorrow.
AK
Amy Keleny
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Eric, Dana and Matt,
Your mom was a great lady - and she was so proud of you kids. She will be missed. Please give our condolences to your whole family. Fondly, The Kelenys
JD
jessica doyle
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Eric, Dana, Matt and all,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. She was one of the kindest, hardest working people I know. Barb was always there for all of us at Cherokee--keeping the school clean and neat and never, ever complaining. And she was so proud of you! I am thinking of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
jessica doyle
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Dan Walker
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I cannot attend today's visitation but I do want to extend my condolences to Barb's family. I enjoyed working with Barb on a number of projects and appreciated her strength, willingness to help, her good sense and perspective and her wit. I am saddened by her passing and wish you all the best in coping together.
Dan