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June R. Shields<br/>July 16, 1925 - July 7, 2014

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June R. Shields, age 88, passed away July 7, 2014. She was born and lived in England until the outbreak of World War II, then sent to the United States at age 14 to avoid the Nazi Blitz.

June’s colorful life included stints as a June Taylor Dancer, a USO entertainer, and a model. In 1958 June, husband B. Franklin Metzleur, and their 3 children moved to Newport Beach where her family life was multi-hued as well! After a few more nuptials, she and Fred Shields were married for 21 years until his death is 1993.

June was a femme-fatal! From the Elks, to the American Legion, to the Rusty Pelican, and wonderful Duffy rides with friends and family, she’s remembered as a “Lady”, touching many with her charm, wit, and generosity. June is survived by daughters Debbie Boucher and Robin Voss, and son Ben Metzleur. Deeply influential and loved, June will be greatly missed by her blended family of stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends.

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