Mildred Jean Shields, Pullman resident, passed away June 27, 2011 at Pullman Regional Hospital. She was 75. She was born September 11, 1935 in Colfax to John and Cornelia (Moor) Shields. Mildred spent her early life growing up in Colfax before she completed high school in Wenatchee in 1953. Mildred returned to the Palouse area and graduated from Washington State University in 1958. She taught piano in the Colfax area for about twenty years before moving to Pullman where she continued to teach. She was a member of the Mu Phi Epsilon, a professional music fraternity, the Delta Zeta Sorority, the Pullman Music Teachers Association for whom she served as Treasurer, and the Music Teachers National Association. Mildred was also active in the Moscow-Pullman Christian Science Society, where she served as the Sunday School pianist, and the Order of Eastern Star, Crescent Chapter #53 as well as Chapter S of PEO and the Whelan Grange. She is survived by a nephew John Shields of Warrenville, Illinois and many close friends and associates in both Colfax and Pullman. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 8 th at 10:30 am at the St. John Cemetery, St. John, Washington. On-line guest book is at www.bruningfuneralhome.com Memorial gifts are suggested to the St. John Cemetery.
Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is in charge of the arrangements.