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Dad, It's hard to believe 8 years have past. I think of you often, and I miss your words of wisdom.
William Franklin Shiflet (Bill) died in his Englewood, FL home on April 25, 2016 of natural causes. He was born in 1923 near Detroit, MI. He attended high school and college in the Detroit area, graduating in 1943 with a mechanical engineering degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII as a foot soldier until injured. Among his many awards, he received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Upon recovering he was transferred to the 3rd Army Headquarters under General Patton and served in the map room. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant before the war ended. After the war he returned home, met and married Mary (Kay) Deneweth in 1951. In 1955 they moved to CA, settled in Rancho Cordova, and worked at Aerojet until he retired.
He was preceded in death by his wife Kay (1997) and younger brother Robert Henry Shiflet (2011). He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Robyn Shiflet, and his four children, Kathy (Eric) Fellersen, William (Alicia) Shiflet, Kristin (Jim) Hleuka, and Kurt (Michelle) Shiflet, and his grandchildren Devin, Ericka, William, Zachary, Karina, Kayla, Lahre and Shawn.
Services will be held at St. John Vianney, our family parish, in Rancho Cordova on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. Graveside services will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Sacramento at 2:00 p.m. He will be greatly missed!
William may be kindly remembered at icscremationandfunerals.org
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It is hard to believe that 8 years have gone by because you are missed just as much now as you were 8 years ago. I know you have been watching me from Heaven with Grandma Kay for all my big milestones this year, but I wish you were here to celebrate them with me. You still make your presence known to me here though, and I know one day I will see you again. I love you sassy little old man!
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Still missing you, Dad. I’m so grateful for you and your wisdom and everything you did for me!
April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023
You would have been 100 this year, and we know you would have told us that you did not recommend getting that old. We miss your sass! I know you will be watching my wedding from heaven. I love you!
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Today, I'm thinking of your family who misses you. I know there are many special memories in their hearts.
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
Can't believe that 6 years has passed already. I was just going through your mementos and pictures. I know, still not done. Miss your advice and comments as well. Love you Dad.
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
Not sure how 6 years have already passed, but I wish you were here to see all the changes happening in our lives! I know you are watching down over us and help guide us in the decisions we make every day. You certainly make your presence known, like when Fly Me to the Moon comes on in my car I know you KNOW my lead foot is working hard!
Stay sassy little old man, love you!
Stay sassy little old man, love you!
April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022
Dear Bill,
How the time flies! May the timelessness of Heaven continue to suit you forever and ever, Amen!
- Rev. Sarah
How the time flies! May the timelessness of Heaven continue to suit you forever and ever, Amen!
- Rev. Sarah
April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021
Dear Bill,
May you be resting in eternal joy and peace!
- Rev. Sarah
May you be resting in eternal joy and peace!
- Rev. Sarah
April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021
5 years in Heaven, Bill. May the many loving memories continue to comfort Kris, Jim, Kayla & Karina & your entire family. I wish much Peace for them on this remembrance day of your passing. Much Love, Barbie
April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021
Five years, Dad. You are still missed, loved, and thought of so often with gratitude, appreciation and love.
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Happy Birthday in Heaven Bill. May loving memories comfort Kris, Jim, Kayla & Karina & your entire family.
July 21, 2020
July 21, 2020
May you have a truly Heavenly Birthday, William!
April 25, 2020
April 25, 2020
On the 4th Anniversary of your joining Mom, we miss you terribly. And you would hate the “progress” on Manasota Key and the state of the world today.
However, there is a bright spot TODAY that you would be so pleased with and proud of!!! Karina graduates today from Florida International University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. You were her inspiration to persevere despite the difficulties. We will always remember the tears of joy in your eyes when she was the only one who could solve the math “puzzle” that someone you knew challenged her with!
The crowning glory is the graduation TODAY, the very day of your passing. We KNOW you will be with us in spirit as we celebrate her tonight!
However, there is a bright spot TODAY that you would be so pleased with and proud of!!! Karina graduates today from Florida International University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. You were her inspiration to persevere despite the difficulties. We will always remember the tears of joy in your eyes when she was the only one who could solve the math “puzzle” that someone you knew challenged her with!
The crowning glory is the graduation TODAY, the very day of your passing. We KNOW you will be with us in spirit as we celebrate her tonight!
July 21, 2019
July 21, 2019
How can you say enough great things about a man that made such a great impression? I was a caregiver for Mr. Bill. We laughed and played. He made my job fun. I enjoyed coming to work. I would not say it was work. It was a joy to assist him. I think about him often. He's not forgotten, especially when I visit Manasota Key. FOREVER LOVED Rustee
April 25, 2019
April 25, 2019
Sending loving thoughts to Kris, Jim, Kayla & Karina and the rest of Bill's family today. May the many good memories comfort you on this anniversary. XOXO
April 25, 2018
April 25, 2018
Loving & heartfelt thoughts are sent today to Kris, Jim, Kayla, Karina & all of Bill's family. May the wonderful memories of your life comfort all your loved ones.
April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Dad, in honor of today, the one-year anniversary of your passing, I am just getting back from spending quality time with Aunt Doris, 95 yrs old, and one of your favorite people. We spoke of you often, looked at pictures, and laughed in remembrance of old times. Also in memory of you, Jim is offering to accompany the World War II vets on the Honor Flight next month that you should be on. He can't help you anymore, but there are a few good men like you that he can still help and honor!
April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Dad,
It's been a year since you left us. The time seems to have passed so quickly. I miss you, and think of you often.
It's been a year since you left us. The time seems to have passed so quickly. I miss you, and think of you often.
August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016
Dad,
We miss you terribly and wish you could have been here to celebrate your 93rd birthday. You are gone but never will be forgotten.
Love, Kris
We miss you terribly and wish you could have been here to celebrate your 93rd birthday. You are gone but never will be forgotten.
Love, Kris
August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016
I wanted to leave a message for a birthday wish. I know your birthday was on July 21, 1923. I've been working and wanted to say something in your memory. As the birthday has passed know you have not been forgotten by a person that gave you all the TLC I had during our time together. My favorite story is about placing the evening eye drops in your eyes. This was done prior to my leaving for the evening. I would ask if it
were time for the eye drops? You would say "Right." So I'd run to the kitchen to get them. Then run back to the bedroom trying to get there before you would lie down. You'd see this was our way of laughing and playing. I'd have the bed covers pulled down and grab the pillow to place under your head. Most of the time I did it, and then we'd laugh! I miss these special times. 7-21-1923 is the day of your birth. What you have given to me is pure Joy and I SMILE when I put eye drops in my eyes. With much love, Rustee
were time for the eye drops? You would say "Right." So I'd run to the kitchen to get them. Then run back to the bedroom trying to get there before you would lie down. You'd see this was our way of laughing and playing. I'd have the bed covers pulled down and grab the pillow to place under your head. Most of the time I did it, and then we'd laugh! I miss these special times. 7-21-1923 is the day of your birth. What you have given to me is pure Joy and I SMILE when I put eye drops in my eyes. With much love, Rustee
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
Dear Bill,
I spent the evening with your lovely daughter, Kris, yesterday, as she led us in yoga on the beach. How perfect that it should have been a prelude to your birthday. May you be resting in peace with Kay on this, the 93rd anniversary of your birth.
Love,
Reverend Sarah
I spent the evening with your lovely daughter, Kris, yesterday, as she led us in yoga on the beach. How perfect that it should have been a prelude to your birthday. May you be resting in peace with Kay on this, the 93rd anniversary of your birth.
Love,
Reverend Sarah
May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016
Many adjectives can describe an individual...For Sandy and I, BILL can be best described as a kind, generous, understanding, Joyful, helpful Man but most of all Bill was our Dear FRIEND....
I miss your laughter, fun, and gentleness. I miss the things I used to do for you
I miss the time, now filled with emptiness, When each day was a stage for something new.
I miss your presence, like a silent chord That anchored even solitude in grace.
I miss, for my love's labor, the reward Of seeing some small pleasure in your face
All these I miss, and yet they are all here Within our heart, far more than I can bear.
kris & Jim, Karina & Kayla...Sandy And I would like to extend our deepest sympathy and
sorrow for the loss of a great man.. DAD... MR. BILL...
I miss your laughter, fun, and gentleness. I miss the things I used to do for you
I miss the time, now filled with emptiness, When each day was a stage for something new.
I miss your presence, like a silent chord That anchored even solitude in grace.
I miss, for my love's labor, the reward Of seeing some small pleasure in your face
All these I miss, and yet they are all here Within our heart, far more than I can bear.
kris & Jim, Karina & Kayla...Sandy And I would like to extend our deepest sympathy and
sorrow for the loss of a great man.. DAD... MR. BILL...
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
We will miss you dear friend. We had a lot of good times at the beach and just sitting around talking and laughing. We lift a glass to you and will remember you always.
Rest in peace, your friends, Jim and LaVoy
Rest in peace, your friends, Jim and LaVoy
May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
Dear Kris, Jim, Kayla, Karina & all members of Bill's family,
My heart & love go out to you during this difficult time. I am so glad that you have so many wonderful & precious memories to hold forever in your hearts to help comfort you. Lots of love, Barbie & Richard
My heart & love go out to you during this difficult time. I am so glad that you have so many wonderful & precious memories to hold forever in your hearts to help comfort you. Lots of love, Barbie & Richard
April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016
I am proud to have known Bill through the years I have lived on Manesota Key beach. I first met Bill in early 2008 I needed a tool and I was told by a neighbor to go see Bill. Bill had every tool known to man and knew how to use them. He told me stories of his wartime career and of his life. I am grateful to have known Bill. You will be missed.
Marty Snyder
Marty Snyder
April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016
My Dear Bill,
You were more than a brother-in-law, more like the Brother I never had. I shall miss you, but am thankful for all the good memories.
My Sympathy to Robyn and all the family.
Love, Doris Deneweth
You were more than a brother-in-law, more like the Brother I never had. I shall miss you, but am thankful for all the good memories.
My Sympathy to Robyn and all the family.
Love, Doris Deneweth
April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016
Oh, Bill, I did not know you, but how I honor you, for all that you were as a father, a husband and heroic veteran! As I get to know Kris, I thank you for giving her to the world. May you already be reunited in Heaven with your loved-ones! With Deep Appreciation, Rev. Sarah
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
As a youngster I considered Mr. Shiflet the ideal father. He would take his children and us, their friends, out on the boat on Folsom Lake and generously give his time so we could water ski. We had picnics at Cameron Park and trips to the ocean in the camper while he ran the Dipsea Race in Marin. I always admired that he would work all day at Aerojet and then go for a run on his way home! I wish I had his energy. He was indeed special!
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
We met Bill and Robyn in 2006 in Englewood. Since then, we've had a wonderful relationship including the trip to California for Bill's 90th birthday. At 90, Bill walked the Golden Gate Bridge- always young in spirit! Our thoughts and prayers are with Robyn and his family. My other "Dad" will be missed. Pat and Barry Ruhl, Southampton ON
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
It has been an honor and a pleasure to have been a part of assisting Mr.
Bill the last ten weeks. We went to Port Charlotte. He would always wear his WW II Veteran Ball Cap. What a proud moment in time, men would come up to him and say, "Thank You for your Service." He would
nod his head. I was so proud I almost cried! Thanks for the memories.
R.I.P. Mr. Bill
Bill the last ten weeks. We went to Port Charlotte. He would always wear his WW II Veteran Ball Cap. What a proud moment in time, men would come up to him and say, "Thank You for your Service." He would
nod his head. I was so proud I almost cried! Thanks for the memories.
R.I.P. Mr. Bill
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
My Darling Husband, I am so grateful for your last message, it brought great peace. I know you are in a better place with Kay. I am thankful for the time we had together and the good memories. May God Bless you and yours, I will love you until the end.
Robyn Sunada Shiflet
Robyn Sunada Shiflet
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
We didn't know Bill and Robyn all that well but we knew Bill to be an energetic and ambitious man for his age and he had a good sense of humor. We know he will be missed by all that knew him. Sorry for your loss.
Jim and Leona DeKeyser
Jim and Leona DeKeyser
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
Kristin, Jim, Kathy, and the rest of the Shiflet family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your Dad and Mom were prime examples of how to raise a family properly.
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear."
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear."
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
A wonderful man and father. May he rest in peace in the glory of God's eternal light. Sending prayers for the family as you pass through this most difficult time.
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
Dad, you kept your class, your grace, and your sense of humor right up until the end. I will never forget the sight of you looking up above and reaching up while mouthing the word "Okay." I imagine it was to Mom. I will be forever grateful that I had the honor of holding your hand with my head on your shoulder as you left this world.
April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
We were so lucky to have known you for the last four years Bill. You will be truly missed. God Bless and keep your family strong. Chris and Jim and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Elaine and John Piccoli
Elaine and John Piccoli
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
R.I.P. Bill
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Seven Years!
April 25, 2023
Dear Bill,
It's hard to believe it's been seven years since we stood on the beach in your honor and cast roses into the sea in your name!
May your eternal life be filled with love and joy!
- Rev. Sarah
It's hard to believe it's been seven years since we stood on the beach in your honor and cast roses into the sea in your name!
May your eternal life be filled with love and joy!
- Rev. Sarah
July 23, 2017
2 years and your smiling face is still etched in my memory. "What a Guy"
Bruce and I still talk about the time we spent with you prior to your passing. We mention the music that was playing in your car that we enjoyed so much. I shall always have these memories of you.
Love,
Rustee & Bruce
April 25, 2017
It's already been one year since your passing. I will always think of you when I drive by Friendship Lane on Manasota Key. You are now gone but not forgotten that's for sure. You are in my thoughts a lot. Thanks for the memories. Forever loved. "Rustee" & Bruce and of course our little dog Tinkerbell.