Francis Eugene Shields, 71 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday Jun 11,2004 at the Medical Center of Independence. A private inurnment service will be held at a later date. Mr. Shields was born on Feb 28, 1933 to Fred & Florence Shields in Kansas City, MO and was a life long area resident. He was a US Veteran. Mr. Shields is survived by a brother, Gilbert Shields of Joplin, MO. A sister, Jeanette McAfee of Independence, MO, one nephew, Harry McAfee of Independence and several nieces.