Charles Snowden Shields died suddenly Saturday at the age of 56 in Montana. He was born Feb. 29, 1952.

He was formerly of Gibsonia and Mars and was a graduate of Richland High School and West Virginia Wesleyan University.

In 1999, he retired to Bigfork, Mont., and made it his permanent home.

His love for his wonderful family, his horses and the beautiful country made his life everything he dreamed of.

He was a member of the Shriners organization and a former partner of Shields Paving.

He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; his children, Charles Jr. and Cassie; his parents, Shirley and Jack Shields; and his brother, Tim Shields.

A brother, Jack Shields Jr., preceded him in death.

<B>SHIELDS </B>— Funeral services for Charles Snowden Shields, who died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, will be held Friday at the <B>Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home</B>, 525 S. Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to the Intermountain Children's Home, 500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT 59601 or to Camp Bighorn, 1850 MT Hwy. 135, Plains, MT 59859.