Things in this world can seem so surreal, but what I know to be true is how thankful I am for you. There are specific people throughout our journey that have a special impact and help mold who we become. You, Stevie, were a big piece of my structural greatness and I can never thank you enough for that. Your loyalty to me and endless support is something I will always remember.  Over the years I found you to be the most honest, trusting, compassionate, and humorous person I've had the pleasure of running in to. You've always been my go-to for laughter or brutal honesty, with a personality that will never be recreated but indefinitely loved.
Just a few of my favorite memories involve school nights at your place watching White Chicks, while eating popcorn or any other snacks we could rummage from the pantry until we fell asleep...eager to do it all over again tomorrow.
Additionally, I loved our first vacation. We must have been about 13 in Mexico for spring break with your family. I specifically remember quading around town living every moment to the fullest with you, hoping it would never end. To this day, I still have the few items we got together on that trip.
Last, but not least, was our recent trip to Prescott August 2018.  Not a lot was done that trip but there was no intention of checking things off any list. We both knew there was no purpose, simply, just to go and enjoy each-others company. The car ride included lots of Eminem, heavy laughter, and in-depth conversation. Just what we needed to make a perfect day.
I'm grateful for all we've experienced, and for the time you gave me. This is not a goodbye, I'll just see you later.
I love you bro
~Tomblin

I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was so funny and such a great person.  I went to elementary school with Steve as well as highschool. In 1st grade he taught me how a girl deserves to be treated and I’ve never forgotten it. After recess everyday I’d have small little, yellow flowers waiting for me on my desk that were always from him. A big pile that would make me smile so big and make me feel like a million bucks. At the Scholastic Book Fair at school he used his money he was supposed to buy books with and instead bought me blue ring that I’ll never forget. I wore that ring everyday with pride! I’ve never felt so special since. He was such a kind person and in highschool I had a few classes with him where we would laugh about our elementary days. At school he made sure everyone was always included and made friends with anyone he sat by. He had the best jokes and truly was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I am truly sorry and know without a doubt you will see him again one day. He will be your guardian angel and is cheering you on through all this heartache. If there’s anything I can do for your family please let me know! You raised an amazing son and brother. 

Stevie, You were one of the best people I’ve loved. You loved to see other people happy and you loved to hide how much heart you really have. There are too many memories to list but a few of my favorites would be our spontaneous trip to mission bay with Tate, where you called me and didn’t even ask you just told me to be ready in an hour you’re coming to get me for an adventure and that’s what we did. The night Stevie Gang or Die was born because you kept freestyling everything you were talking about and we all loved it. And of course the annual shark week festivities at your house, those were always the funnest and funniest of nights. I’m thankful I met you. I’m thankful you taught me how to appreciate music and how to listen to the lyrics of songs and not just for the beat. I’m sad that now I have no one to explain atmosphere lyrics to me when I can’t figure them out myself. We miss you and we love you man. Till we meet again 

Stevie, there are so many memories I have of you and even though there are so many I fear I will forget everything we experienced in our friendship. Here are my top 3 favorite memories of us. 
1. We were driving in your truck - me in the passanger seat - going east on Mckellips. Your rap music blasting and all of a sudden the car in front of us just slows WAY down. Me, with my road rage, reached over and laid my hand down on your car horn so aggressively and then you yelled at me "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" You saw but I did not see the ambulance coming full speed behind us. You started laughing so hard and said "Great! Now the people in front of us are going to think that I'm the dick when you're actually the dick". You then continued to laugh and told me "That's it. You lost your horn privileges. Not that you should be honking someone else's horn in the first place."  
2. My 16th birthday. You picked me up from my place and we went back to your parents. We had plans to all meet up there and just hang out. You had told me that you had gotten me something but was really unsure if I would like it. It ended up being a bunny from Build-A-Bear dressed in a cheer outfit just sitting on your bed waiting for me. I still have it to this day.
3. That time you texted me to find out if I was home and then power boxed my house while my dad was playing poker on his desktop. I didn't even connect your text to the power going out until a few days later when you asked me if my power had gone out. I got so mad at you but as always when I got mad you did that goofy laugh of yours and I couldn't stay mad. I almost made you apologize to my dad but I knew how much he liked you out of all of my friends.  
You once had a dream that I left you and all of our friends in Mesa  and didn't say goodbye but now the tables have turned and instead of a dream it's a painful nightmare. I will always love you and I wish I could have said goodbye and hug you one last time. 

I've had the pleasure of knowing Stevie for most of my life. We became good friends about 6 years ago after reacquainting  through our mutual friends Tate and Jacob and then really good friends when we became roommates. I have so many good memory's with Stevie, from going to our favorite musicians  concerts, to getting hotels just for the sake of partying, to traveling across the country to go sell passes to a water park. We shared some of the best years of our lives together. I'll miss you Stevie. You are loved. I'll see you in the afterlife and I'll bring a bottle of jaymo. 

Little Brother, I’m still in disbelief that you’re gone. I keep praying this is all a cruel dream that I’m going to wake up from. I’m waiting for you to text me - so we can banter back and forth and exchange funny memes.

As your older sister, I basked in all that you were - when I wasn’t furious with you over some sibling spat. You’ve always been smarter, funnier, and wittier than I was. Secretly, I loved our sibling quarrels because of your quick-witted responses.

Even though you were my younger brother, you were my fierce protector. I remember one such instance, I was being teased by a neighborhood kid and you (4 years younger than us) were right there to defend me.

Growing up, we bonded over our love of Eminem, sarcasm, and dirt bikes. I remember all the times you would steal my Eminem “The Eminem Show” album; you’d make sure to lock your door and blare it loud enough for me to hear - but not so loud that our parents would hear.  We didn’t want to risk dad hearing it and braking another one of my CDs. 

You were the keeper of all my secrets, even when I was quick to run to Mom and Dad to “rat you out”. I hope you know that it was my older sibling protective nature and that I only ever wanted to protect you. 

It kills me to think I’ll never see my children light up and the sight of your presence. You are by far the best Uncle. I cherish the memories of watching you chase my kids around the house or take them swimming. If I could go back, I would never get frustrated with you when you would hype them up - I would sit back and enjoy the memories you were creating with them.

My daughter asked me today, “If your brother was still here, what would you say to him?”.  My response: I would tell him how much I love him. I would tell him how incredibly proud of him I am, and always have been. I would would thank him, for always being my protector. I would tell him that I could have never asked for a better brother.

The first time I met Stevie he offered me his jacket because I was cold and then the next time he fell in my lap so he could find a way to talk to me. We dated for a few months but when we broke up we stayed friends and we still talked often I knew whenever I was sad I could always go to him to make me smile. He was one of my best friends and I will never forget the memories we had together and I wish we could have more time together! Until next time I will always love you 

Stevie and I were good friends for a short time in high school. Everything would always happen so fast back then. Every year I would be reminded by Facebook about a FB group stevie started. This group only included Greyson, Stevie and I. It was a group to talk about how much he hated Canadian bacon. Every year I got the FB memory I would try to comment in it because it would make me smile remembering all the good times we shared. I wanted them to know they still made me smile. It was never a dull moment. I wish we had more memories together 

Steven was a good man. He will be missed. Hard worker, Good attitude, and genuinely a solid man to work with and be in the presence of. Enjoy the next stage my man, I’ll miss you. 

When Steve Shiflett was 1st hired, he trained in the ways of Maricopa Ambulance on my truck. We was a strong, sweet and caring man who put our patients' needs before his own. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in Complete Peace, Steve. All is good. You have completed your mission and we will never forget you. 

When I got the news, I thought it was a bad joke because I just spoke with you on the phone on Sunday. Then, you called me again later that night and I was studying for finals and I didn’t pick up. The last thing you said to me earlier when we talked was you were proud of me for taking the step from Paramedic to Nurse. I am lucky to have spent a year working 24 hour shifts with you and having you walk into my office on my most frustrating days to sit with me and say the goofiest things to put a smile on my face. Family game nights at the station were the best because even though you tried to fight them you were the first one sitting at the table ready to eat pizza and play Uno. I am going to miss you living 7 mins away from me. We both always seemed to know when each other was having a bad day and would call each other up and hang out to just laugh. Even though you didn’t show it to a lot of people you were the biggest teddy bear with a giant heart, and I will forever be grateful for you and having you in my life. I am going to miss that goofy contagious laugh. That puppy of yours you trained well to give great animal hugs, just like you. I am going to miss you and I am thankful for the impact you made in my life. Truly a great human being. 

I completely refuse to refer to you Steve in the past tense. I can’t bring myself to believe you’re gone, because you’re not and you never will be. We spent almost a year together as partners at Maricopa and you became the little brother I thought I never wanted. Whenever I pass 99th Avenue and I 10 I can’t help but think of you. Hey Steve you know we’re going to Banner University right? Uh Steve how come we’re almost in Buckeye. You would look over at me and mumble shit shit shit sorry dude under your breath.  
 Every shift I would start our night with a little classic punk rock education, I’m pretty sure you’re favorite was the dead boys.  Every night was an adventure and you always made me laugh. The only thing bigger than the silly grin on your face was your compassion for others. I know you didn’t let everyone see it but I got to. 
  November 19th 2017 we delivered a baby in our ambulance and the look on your face was priceless. When we arrived at the hospital Steve informed the dispatcher that not only had we arrived but now we had one extra “rider”.  The back of the ambulance was a disaster and Steve couldn’t have been happier. 
 Steve, Molly and I miss you. Thanks so much for being the little brother I never thought I wanted. 

I didn’t know Stevie super super well but my friends did. But My favorite memory of Stevie would have to be the time we were all hanging out back in high school and he made some of us put on these t shirts to model for somewhere he was working at the time! He was such an amazing, funny guy. I know he will be missed by many. Sending prayers and love to his family and friends 💛 if anyone needs anything or just someone to listen don’t be afraid to reach out! 

Emily I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please know we are praying for you and your family. 

OBITUARY

Steven E. Shiflett

September 27, 1993 – December 19, 2019

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Melcher Roses

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