Donald Shiels was born in 1925 and was the second child born to James Shiels and Min Coe. He was a ninth generation descendant of Micheal Shiels.
The following is Donald’s lineage.
- G1: Micheal Shiels 1671 & Bessie Brown
- G2: Daniel Shiels 1719 & Jessie Scott
- G3: James Shiels 1750 & Janet Younger
- G4: Robert Shiels 1769-1845 & Annie Dickson
- G5: Thomas Shiels 1795-1839 & Barbara Jean Cranston
- G6: John Shiels 1826-1908 & Janet McNair
- G7: William Shiels 1875-1948 & Mary Elizabeth McKenzie
- G8: James Charles Shiels 1903-1960 & Margaret (Min) Coe
- G9: Donald James Shiels 1925-1970 & Nelline Marie Schug
- G10: Claire Maureen Shiels 1951 & Larry Ray Carlton
- G11: Colin Elliott Edwin Carlton 1971
- G11: Amber Dawn Reni Carlton 1976 & William Arnott
- G10: Robert James Shiels 1952
- G10: Franklin Emile Shiels 1953 & Geraldine Ann Isaac & Gina Lynn Arpe
- G11: Curtis Franklin Shiels 1979
- G11: Michelle Kathleen Shiels 1980
- G11: Rory Taylor Shiels 1985
- G11: Kyle Shiels 1985
- G10: Richard Anthony Shiels 1956 & Debra Ann Wheeler
- G11: Richard Anthony Shiels 1978
- G11: Jimmy Scott Shiels 1980
- G10: Daniel Joseph Shiels 1961
- G10: Karen Louise Shiels 1963 & Kerrigan Bjornson & Gordon Bull
- G10: Claire Maureen Shiels 1951 & Larry Ray Carlton
G9: Donald James Shiels 1925-1970 & Nelline Marie Schug
Donald James Shiels, or Bud as he was known, was born May 5, 1925 at Vancouver, BC. He was the second child of James and Min (Coe) Shiels. He completed his schooling after the family moved to Marysville, BC and entered into the forest industry with his father. He was also seriously considering a career as a professional golfer.
Moving to Quesnel with the family, he continued working in various sawmills in Central, BC and the Lower Mainland. He became very proficient and was in demand as an excellent sawyer and scaler.
On November 8, 1948, he married Nelline Marie Schug at Keremeos, BC. Bud and Nelline lived principally between Penticton and Quesnel until his death in Vancouver on April 21, 1970 from heart failure. He was buried in Vancouver. Nelline still lives at Keremeos.
Bud and Nelline had six children: Claire 1951, Robert 1952, Franklin 1953, Richard 1956, Dan 1961 and Karen 1963.
G10: Claire Maureen Shiels 1951 & Larry Ray Carlton
Claire Maureen Shiels was born July 13, 1951 in Princeton, British Columbia. She was the first child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
She married Larry Ray Carlton on September 26, 1970 and they have two children; Colin Elliott Edwin, born January 27, 1971 and Amber Dawn Reni, born November 14, 1976.
Larry & Maureen lived in Penticton, BC when they were first married. Larry began his career in mining and the family moved around BC and finally settled in Olalla,BC where they still live. Larry now has his own painting business and also works as a bartender. Claire has worked in home support for almost 21 years.
G11: Colin Elliott Edwin Carlton 1971
Colin Elliott Edwin Carlton was born on January 27, 1971, in Penticton, British Columbia, the son of Claire Shiels and Larry Carlton.
Cory has two children, Hayli Gayle born October 25, 1999 and Aurora born on October 24, 2000.
G11: Amber Dawn Reni Carlton 1976 & William Arnott
Amber was married to William Arnott on June 13, 1998 in Keremeos, BC. They have two children, Lloyd Christian Carlton, born March 20,1996 and Coby William Arnott born November 23, 1999.
Cory has two children, Hayli Gayle born October 25, 1999 and Aurora born on October 24, 2000.
G10: Robert James Shiels 1952
Robert James Shiels was born October 16, 1952 in Princeton, British Columbia. He was the second child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
Robert is single and lives in Surrey, BC. He worked with heavy machinery and operated a metal crusher in Vancouver most of his life.
G10: Franklin Emile Shiels 1953 & Geraldine Ann Isaac & Gina Lynn Arpe
Franklin Emile Shiels was born September 4, 1953 in Princeton, British Columbia. He was the third child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
He married Geraldine Ann Isaac on April 24, 1976 in Quesnel, BC. They have three children: Curtis Franklin, born March 15, 1979; Michelle Kathleen, born September 3, 1980 and Rory Taylor, born August 6, 1985.
Frank and Geraldine have split up and Frank now lives with Gina Lynn Arpe in Keremeos with their son Kyle, born April 16, 1985.
Frank works in a sawmill in Princeton. Frank & Gina also started G and F Quarterhorses in 1994 while still living in McLeese Lake. They moved their business to Keremeos in 2000.
G11: Curtis Franklin Shiels 1979
Curtis Franklin Shiels was born on March 15, 1979 in Williams Lake, British Columbia. He was the oldest child of Franklin Emile Shiels and Geraldine Ann Isaac.
G11: Michelle Kathleen Shiels 1980
Michelle Kathleen Shiels was born on September 3, 1980 in Williams Lake, British Columbia. She was the second child of Franklin Emile Shiels and Geraldine Ann Isaac.
G11: Rory Taylor Shiels 1985
Rory Taylor Shiels was born on August 6, 1985 in Williams Lake, British Columbia. He was the third child of Franklin Emile Shiels and Geraldine Ann Isaac.
G11: Kyle Shiels 1985
Kyle Shiels was born on April 16, 1985 in Williams Lake, British Columbia. He was the first child of Franklin Emile Shiels and Gina Lynn Arpe.
G10: Richard Anthony Shiels 1956 & Debra Ann Wheeler
Richard Anthony Shiels was born July 12, 1956 in Princeton, British Columbia. He was the fourth child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
He married Debra Ann Wheeler on February 18, 1977 in Williams Lake. They have two children; Richard Anthony, born May 9, 1978 and Jimmy Scott, born Mar 5, 1980.
Richard and Debra have since divorced and Richard now lives in Keremeos, BC. He worked in mining for many years before moving to the sawmills. Richard now works in the Orchards around Keremeos.
G11: Richard Anthony Shiels 1978
Richard Anthony Shiels was born on May 9, 1978 in Williams Lake. He was the first child of Richard Anthony Shiels & Debra Ann Wheeler.
G11: Jimmy Scott Shiels 1980
Jimmy Scott Shiels was born on March 5, 1980 in Williams Lake. He was the second child of Richard Anthony Shiels & Debra Ann Wheeler.
G10: Daniel Joseph Shiels 1961
Daniel Joseph Shiels was born May 23, 1961 in Quesnel, British Columbia. He was the fifth child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
Dan lives in Keremeos and operates his own business with lawn care in the summer and snow removal in the winter.
G10: Karen Louise Shiels 1963 & Kerrigan Bjornson & Gordon Bull
Karen Louise Shiels was born June 21, 1963 in Quesnel, British Columbia. She was the sixth child of Bud & Nelline (Schug) Shiels.
Karen Louise married Kerrigan Bjornson on July 7, 1988 at Keremeos. Karen was remarried to Gordon Bull in October 1998 and is now on her own. She does not have children.
She lives in Kamloops and works in a grocery store. Karen is very athletic and has many long excursions on her mountain bike.