Before, with the other display, I was using a parallel interface not I2C. The only thing running I2C was the RTC modal, and it's wires were less than 1/4 inch long. The RTC is mounted directly to the Shield.
It makes sense that when I added another I2C device and long wires it would shine a spotlight on my existing resistor issue.
Thank you for all your help!! So far the Arduino has not locked up. If it lasts a week I think I will trust it 
Whiskey