Wilbur Daniel "Dan" Shieldes

Wilbur Daniel “Dan” Shieldes, 67, of Tyler, died peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. Dan was born January 9, 1950 in Tyler to the late Dr. Berman Fielder Shieldes and Beatrice Mary Zwan Shieldes. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. Most of all, he was a man of strong and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and his Roman Catholic Church. Dan was a lifelong member of The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School, graduated from Tyler Catholic High School and attended Tyler Junior College. Dan managed Airbank Travel Agency in Houston for 6 years and, subsequently, owned and managed multiple travel agencies throughout East Texas and Dallas. He founded Travel Banque in 1976 and oversaw its successful operation for 20 years. His career also encompassed mortgage banking as well as sales management for Silverleaf Resorts. Dan had varied interests and was affiliated with many local organizations such as the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, the Tyler Aviation Area Chamber, and the Airport Board of the City of Tyler Aviation. He was Wing Leader and XO of the Lone Star Wing of Confederate Air Force, a member of the Historical Association Memorial Museum, and was 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Eisenhower Classic Society and Chairman of the UT-Tyler Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One Scholarship Benefit. He is survived by his devoted family including his daughter, Carrie Anne Shieldes Moore and husband Chris; his brothers, Timothy B. Shieldes, and John N. Shieldes; his sister Kathy Shieldes Harry and husband Kent; his grandchildren, Colton Daniel Shieldes, Camille Catherine Moore, and John Cooper Moore. A rosary, officiated by Rev. Joe Nasser S.J., will be held at 4:00pm with a visitation following from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. A Requiem Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 423 S. Broadway Avenue, Tyler, on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10am with a reception to follow at the Cathedral Center. Dan valued his many friendships. Dedicated to their friend and serving as Honorary Pallbearers are, his grandson, Colton Shieldes, Loren Bennett, Jim Breaux, Galloway Calhoun, Alan Decker, David Decker, Don Garrett, Greg Harry, Tony Hawes, Michael Kamel, Charles Khan, Michael Mahfood, Paul Montandon, George Naman, Fred Reggie, Randy Roberts, David Saller , Jason Shieldes, Chris Simons, J.B. Smith, Melvin “Tank” Townsend, Brian Tuttle, Jim VanDeventer, Chris Woldert, Al Zwan, and Ed Joseph Zwan. Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Cathedral School Tuition Endowment, 500 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX 75702; The Hamm Aviation Museum, 150 Airport Dr., Tyler, TX 75702; UT Tyler Patriots, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799; The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 or to the charity of your choice.

Wilbur Daniel "Dan" Shieldes

January 9, 1950 - October 23, 2017