Shane Hefley
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Shane Alexander Hefley, 23, of Columbia passed away at 12:50AM on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the University Hospital.
There will be a celebration of life for Shane on Saturday, July 23rd in Branson, MO. Please contact Amber Lonchar at 417-337-0659 for more details.
Shane was born May 23, 1988 to Charles Hefley and Janet Francis (Odening) in Tyler, TX. Shane was a young man who battled osteosarcoma (bone cancer) since he was 17 and lived life to the fullest every day.
He enjoyed rock climbing, skateboarding, wakeboarding, and skydiving. In 2009, Shane became the youngest amputee to become a certified skydiver, almost making it into the Guinness Book of World Records. He also was involved with the Nevada Child Cancer Foundation in Las Vegas. During his treatment in Las Vegas, Shane did motivational speaking for the children and helped raised funds for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Shane was survived by his girlfriend, Elise Hopkins of Columbia, MO; mother, Janet Hefley of Tyler, TX; father, Charles Hefley of Nevada; sister, Rachael Hefley of Nixa, MO; three nieces; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
To Shane’s Loved ones…
We are sorry for your loss. It is a sad tradgy. Cancer can be so cruel. Thanks to Elise who was with him through the good & the bad.
Time will heal your hearts so you can enjoy the happy memories of Shane and of the better times.
There were many precious people that God used to love Shane before Cancer and after. Please know that you were special to him. Shane spoke so highly of Robert and cherished his friendship. Dolly and Josh you provided a home for him when he needed one along with love and acceptance. Amber you brought him joy. He spoke of another Josh that he met in Jr. High that took him to church, he loved you and your family. Rachael your brother loved you! Janet and Chuck, God has a plan, even in this. Inspite of differences Shane loved you both. Elise, Jesus used you! Your UNCONDITIONAL love for Shane was a witness for us all. God Bless you little sister for all you did for Shane and continue to do. You provided a bit of Heaven on Earth for him. I am thankful for the time that God allowed me to love on my nephew. Aunt Lisa
Shane was my beautiful baby boy, that I nurtured so gently and loved from the moment he was conceived. The name Shane means “God sent”. He was just that. Shane had a gentle heart, loved life to the fullest, loved those in his family with all he could muster even if he didn’t understand any of the painful times. Shane spoke highly of his friends, especially Josh and Dolly, Jasmine, Amber, and most of all Elise Hopkins. I have thanked Jesus daily for you Elise in Shane’s life; as I have said, “I prayed a path to you, when he left Texas in 2009”. Shane was able to have true love in all senses of the word and in his own words, you brought “a little bit of heaven to me on earth, I love that girl ! ” He told me that and I will be forever grateful to you my dear child. Shane, to you in heaven, “it’ll be a blink of an eye when we are back together again, I love you baby!”
I am very sorry to hear of such a young man passing. Shane’s g-g-grandparents are my g-grandparents. I remember Shane’s grandfather Roy very well. Such a handsome man and Shane has his beautiful brown eyes and such a sweet handsome face. May he be resting in peace now. Dolores
Im so sorry to hear about him. shane was a very good friend of mine and my families we were with him from the very beginning long before the cancer. he changed my life for the better. he was always the strongest person iv ever met and could light up a room in seconds. il never forget how much he loved to wiggle his toes on the leg that was amputated and make jokes about how he was still a better skateboarder than me. he took me to my senior and first prom bc he was that good of a friend to not let me go alone. he’s the kindest person in the world and i know he’s watching over us all. we all love u shane and will forever miss u