Shaun Sheble
*** Services Update ***
The services will be held on Saturday the 9th January at 11 AM MST / AZ time, at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Kingman AZ. Everyone is invited and there will be a luncheon following the services in the mission hall. Please call 928-681-4713 to RSVP and for questions.
Shaun Michael Sheble passed away on November 27th 2009 in Shanghai China while flying for Avient Aviation doing what he loved.
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Jo Jo and Shaun
Jo Jo and Shaun
Shaun was born on September 22nd 1971 in Blythe Ca. After achieving his private pilot license at the age of seventeen, Shaun successfully advanced throughout his aviation career. Shaun was flying his first full scheduled trip with Avient Air at the time of the accident.
Shaun had friends world wide and never met a person whom he couldn’t call a friend.
Shaun had much love for his family and friends. he will always be remembered by his great smile and zest for life.
He will now become the wind beneath the wings that his father, brother and our family of pilots Joseph and Jacob fly on everyday!
We love you Shaun, thank you for all you taught us.
The Sheble family would like to thank everyone for all the prayers and condolences.
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We are so thankful we got to spend some quality time with Shaun at Homecoming. Facebook reconnected us just a couple of months before. He will be truly missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang in there and be proud you raised such a wonderful son that touched so many lives.
Love, Kent & Nicole Krisell
So sorry to hear about Shaun.
I only met him a few times, but he always seemed to be laughing, joking and full of fun.
My thoughts are with you all.
Shaun will definitely be missed, while a student at Sheble Aviation, I had the priviledge of time building for my Multi-engine instructor rating. What a breath of fresh air to fly with such a great pilot. Of all the things I had learned so far at Sheble’s, I learned once again to enjoy the basics of aviation again, work on my stick and rudder skills and he spent much time showing me around the area, old historic sites many people never get the chance to see. Convincing me to stay and work at the flight school, Shaun was a great instructor with a pleasant demeanor, enjoying life and sharing his wealth of knowledge and love for aviation. Above all, Shaun is one of my favorite mentors, helping me stay focused on the importance of caring for students and making safe decisions in aviation and life, becoming one of my first best friends made in the west US. I will forever treasure the time spent together with Shaun. May we all continue to lift the Sheble family in our thoughts and prayers, and never forget our dear friend. For this opportunity i will always be grateful.
Joe, Tracy, Jo Jo, Valerie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You should be proud in knowing you raised such a great guy. He left a smile on everyone he came in contact with. He was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
Love ya Shaun !!
I never met Shaun but from what I gathered all these years that we were related. I come from the St. Louis batch of Sheble’s and would like to say the Sheble Family is always in my prayers and thoughts.
Hello Joe. I am very sorry to hear about Shaun. I will look forward to seeing sometime down the road. Love to all your family.
Kirk
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Shaun brightened every life he touched with his big smile and great sense of humor. He kept everyone laughing and helped us see the lighter side of life. Shaun was a truly unique individual with such a caring soul. He will never be forgotten.
Joe, Tracy, JoJo, and Valerie,
What horribly sad news. Our thoughts are with you all. I don’t remember ever seeing Shaunyboy without a grin on his face. Even when he was being hassled by the old man, you could just tell he was laughing on the inside.
I forgot to sign the above post.
Burt and Staci Jacobs and the boys.
Joe and Tracy,
I was so sorry to hear about Shaun. He was truly a good man and I feel lucky to have been his friend. He was funny, sincere, honest and truly a joy to be around. You should be proud of the boy and man you raised. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you.
With much love,
Leslie
shaun i will miss you and i love you , you do always leave a smile on every one’s face that meets you and i am proud to be your nephew i love you i miss you
I am greatly saddened to hear of Shaun’s misfortune.
I first met Shaun on Aug 4, 1984. Shaun was already becoming an airport rat at the tender age of 12. I recall us doing karate moves on each other (I was a Police Self Defense Instructor), and having a whale of a time. I watched as he got a ride in a HawkerSidley SeaFury.
I returned to BLH in 1986 and was shocked to see how much Shaun had grown. JoJo’s size, almost.
I returned again in Aug of 1987 and remember well, after flying the float plane, going to the Sheble home and BBQ carne asada. Joe Sr. was the main chef and was well assisted by Shaun.
My memories of the entire Sheble family are all good. I will miss Shaun when I return for more instruction.
I wish you all strength.
Joel Sidell
BE-02, E-120, CL-65
I understand that this is an incredibly trying time for your family. However I want to offer my condolences to your family and everyone who knew Shaun.
I was a pilot at Gemini and flew with Shaun for several moths at Gemini Air Cargo. We developed a very close personal friendship. There is not enough I could say about his exuberant personality, his love for life, flying and learning. As a Vegas Area native kids I think we shared a sense of humor in common. He was able to make everyone around him smile and I will truly miss not having him in my life. I would love to get together with you guys some time and tell you all about Shaun and my adventure’s around the world with him. We had such a great time. We experienced so much and it all seemed like a dream for a couple of Southern Nevada-type kids. We felt lucky but we were always looking for the next step. Shaun and I kept in touch every couple of weeks via phone ; solving the problems of the world. But the best times I’ve ever had have been flying the line with Shaun. We had long overnights in AMS and in Africa and feel I really got to know Shaun. I could not be saddend more by his passing, It still feels unreal to me. The reality of what has happened has not sunk in yet. I miss him.
Above everything; Shaun was the most genuine person I have met in aviation. There was never an aire of pretence with Shaun. He was open, enjoyable and fun-loving.
If theres is anything I can do to help with services please let me know.
Marc McDermont,
marcmcdermont@mac.com
I spent most of my career as an FAA inspector with Sheble Aviation being one of my assigned operators. Over the years the Sheble family became a sort of extension of my family. Joe, Tracey, Jo-Jo, and Shawn were a positive addition to my life. I not only visited Sheble Aviation as an FAA guy but as a friend to the family.
I watched Shawn and Jo-Jo grow up in this family business and always enjoyed the times I was around them. I looked forward to my assignments out in Blythe, Bullhead, Henderson, or Needles if I knew the Sheble’s were there.
After I retired from the FAA I have seen the Sheble less often but, none-the-less, I have always felt close to them. Shawn was a special guy and the world will certainly not be as good without his presence. He will be one of the guys in this business that I will never forget.
Joe, Tracey, and Jo-Jo, I have no words that can offer anything to allay what you must be feeling over this loss other than telling you that, you have a friend here, and I am thinking of you.
Shaun’s smile lit up the room, his laugh was infectious, and his heart was full of love. I am privileged to have known him. Thank you Shaun for all the good times. I will never forget any of them. Miss you and love you!
Love, Mel
To the Sheble Family, please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
Senior, Tracy, Jojo, Val, Joseph and Jacob,
I am so sorry for your loss. Shaun will be missed by all.
Shaun gave me my training on floats and signed me off for my checkride with Senior.
While I was an instructor at Sheble Aviation I had the opportunity to get to know Shaun on a more personal level. It turned out we shared the same birthday. We even had the opportunity to celebrate our birthdays together in Kingman a couple of years ago, as well as a couple of 4th of Julys and many barbeques. Now every year on my birthday I will think of Shaun.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the memorial service. Know that I will be thinking of all of you on that day.
My condolences and I wish you all the best.
Les Lloyd
We are so glad to have been able to have spent some time with Shaun @ homecoming, as always his laughter was infectious. He will be missed by so many of us whom are able to call him a friend. To the Sheble family we would like to offer our deepest condolences to all of you. It was a pleasure knowing Shaun. God Bless you All.
When this life I’m in is done and at the gates I stand, my hope is that I answered all of life’s commands. When the goals I’ve set are reached, when all the flying done. I’ll answer with no regret, indeed, I had some fun. So when these things are asked of me and I can reach no higher. I pray this day with hands extended, please God welcome home this flyer.
God speed my friend.
Sheble Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are just so fortunate that we were able to reconnect w/Shaun on FB before the reunion & at the reunion. We enjoyed talking to & seeing Shaun after all these yrs. & he was just a fun & festive as always. His smile & laugh always brough joy to a room & just the thought of it still will & will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. And we all have a new Guardian Angel one that is probably quite a practical joker but one we will cherish forever.
In Celebration of Shaun’s Life,
The Sprague Family
My deepest condolences to the Sheble family. I am very sorry for your loss, but know that Shaun rode the ultimate craft to heaven above.
Joe, Tracy, JoJo, and Valerie
Disbelief is the only word I can think of, I remember a few months ago Shaun calling me looking around for potential job opportunites, we spoke for a really long time and made plans to get together sometime in the future and just hang out in San Diego. I am very much saddened that we will not get that chance.
Cindy and I send out sincere condolonces to you all, you truly are like family to us.
Ed and Cindy Snow
To Joe, Tracey and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Shaun was one of the best friends I have ever had the extreme privilege of knowing. He had that oh so special way of lighting up a room. My prayer go out to you and your family. God bless you all. Love, Belinda
After reading the comments on this site about Shaun. To me the comments were so “like Him”. Able to light up a room with a big infectious smile, to meet him was to like him because he would bring you happiness. He certainly had a unique way to look at the world and smile. All these qualities validated Shaun’s life and his affect on others around him. The light of the world shines a little less bright since Shaun left us. May He Rest in Peace
So sorry for your loss. Shaun was a great guy; our prayers are with you.
Jon Passmore & Family
To the Sheble family,
Shaun was a great guy and aviator and i had privilage to fly with him on so many flights.I will miss him but never forget you.My deepest condolonces.
Alex Bajic-ex Gemini FO
We will never forget Shauny Boy and our kids growing up together on Acacia St. Shaun is forever in our hearts, as are all of you Sheble’s. Our deepest condolences.
John and Cathy Kamburoff
To Joe, Tracey and family,
Sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten. If there is anything that I can do feel free to contact me at any time. Take Care, Delmar
To all the Sheble family
I want to convey my greatest sympathy to you for you better said Our loss.
I spent over a month with Shaun last summer while I was getting the rest of my flying ratings.
Shaun accepted me as a friend in his home just on a recommendation.
He will never be forgotten by me or my Girlfriend
His warm heart and laugh will be something I will never forget
Take Care
Thomas
It is so hard for me to put into words how and what I feel…..I still can’t grip the reality that your really gone, it seems so unreal.I am so sorry that we will not be able to attend the service as you know we are over 2,400 miles away from AZ.Shaun you have touched so many lives along the way and throughout lifes unexpected journeys and you will be missed by so many.To Traci and Joe we would like to say thankyou for raising such a kind, caring,compassionate, and geniune young man. Traci and Joe you have also touched our lives especially by all your kindness you have shown to our family. 1 thing is for sure Shaun had such a contagious smile and laugh and it rubbed off of anyone that was around.He could make anyone smile just by walking in a room. Shaun you were such a great friend and neighbor we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. You had such a great since of humor and a cute little bit of goofiness to your personality that made you unique and stand out from all the rest of our neighbors lol. You know why you were such a great nieghbor and friend??? When Matt and I had gotten into a little disagreement and I told him to get a hotel for the night what does he do? He goes next door to your house knocks on your door and asked to borrow your couch for the night and of course being the great person you are you said yes. The next morning when I found out he had stayed the night at your house I couldn’t help but laugh it was just to darn cute lmao. Haha Matt would do something like that too. We had some good memories, laughs,and fun times in our short time of knowing you. Our Fourth of July Block Party was so much fun even though we ticked off our neighbor by lighting off our own fireworks. Hey remeber that time we all went out to Chili’s and then afterwards to The Sportsman Bar? Well heres to that night “WHEW” inside joke LMAO. All the many great bbq’s we had will always be remebered and cherished. Shaun you will be greatly missed, cherished, and loved. We love and miss you so very much. Traci and Joe our prayers and thoughts are with you ,your family, and friends. We love you and may you rest in peace. Shaun fly high with the angels you have earned your wings.
Hi! Val! I know it’s been years…….I am so thankful I recently reconnected with Shaun. I chatted with him often on Facebook…what a happy, funny guy! Ya know we shared a Birthday…….He will be sorely missed by many…I am thinking about all of you this time. I am so sorry. Hopefully we can reconnect soon too. My thoughts are with you.
To the Sheble family,
I am so sad for your loss. Shaun can never be replaced. It was a pleasure to spend my friendship with him. I remember the first time I meet him. The time we got hired together at Pace Airlines. Shaun moving into my house in Chandler, Az. It goes on and on of all the memories of him. When I heard of this I was so sad I cried contineously. I still do. He was like a brother to me. I wlll miss you Shaun. You were a great person and friend. To his family, Shaun loved you all very much. He spoke of you to me with love in his heart. He will me missed in this physical world but will never be forgetten in our hearts and minds. God bless you all and I miss you buddy.
Dear Joe, Tracy, JOJO and family. I just do not know where to begin. However, I cannot explain to you how deeply saddened I am and have been since hearing the news about Shawn. I have been wanting to call you and give you my sympathy since I heard the news, but have not been able to it. I cannot stop thinking about all the wonderful and wild times we had together with you guys living just accross the street as a kid. And I truly know how close you are as a family and I also know how much you (Joe and Tracy) loved your two boys and would do anything for them. JOJO, there were so many many stories (memories) of us as kids that I could go on all day telling. Yes I know how protective of Shaun you were and how much you loved him in good and bad times. And I can assure you I can understand what it is like having a brother, if you know what I mean haha.
Man, where has time gone, it just seems like yesterday when we were guffy kids doing everything we could to get in trouble just to have fun with each other. Now, here I am at 41 and so much time has passed since we shared so many good times together with such great memories as best friends as I really was with you (JOJO and Shaun). You guys truly truly do mean more to me than you will ever really know. I love you guys. Damnit, Shaun left us to to soon. But, I know he left us doing what he truly loved. Please feel free to call me anytime.
Love BIZ, Valentina and Shanelle
Cell #760-831-8909
Joe,Tracy JoJo and Val,
This is one of the hardest things I have had to post. I am so sorry for your loss, I have missed Shaun and will deeply miss him now. I will never forget the time I spent growing up with him. Love you guys.
Billy
Joe, Tracy, JoJo and family,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories when I think about my time I spent at Sheble Aviation in the mid eighties. You treated me like family. I remember Shaun as a happy, curious, fun loving kid. He will be missed by all.
Doug Barton
One of my most memorable ratings with the Sheble gang was my SES with Shaun. I am deeply saddened to hear this news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rob Hanafi
Dear Sheble Family I also am a Gemini Pilot and got to know Shawn though our work at Gemini. Unfortunatly I cannot add to what has been already said. I can however agree and confirm what has been said in the fact that he was indeed a friend to everyone and loved life and especially flying and always strived to do his job to the best of his ability which exceeded most.
I talked to him frequently and even though he was 20 some years my junior I sought his advice on some subjects because he always ahd a different view of things that could influence your view.
We had an instant bond because of our names, Sheble,,, Pebley
said with the same inflection.
All I can say is I as well as others are deeply moved by his passing and I will ALWAYS remember my friend Shawn.
I am a better person for knowing you son and brother.
I sincerely extend to you my deepest condolences in this troubling time.
I will miss you Shawn!
Sincerely
Jim Pebley
Fellow Airman and Friend
Joe and Tracy
Mary and I would like to extend our deepest condolences for your loss, there are no words to express our sorrow for you and your family during this time. It’s still very hard to believe that this has happened. God Bless You All,
Glenn and Mary Dobson
Dear Sheble Family;
As a Gemini pilot I had the pleasure to work with Shawn in training and on the line. His attitude and skills quickly made him one of our favorites to work with. I knew the flight was going to go quicker and be much more fun with Shawn along. His love and immersion in family aviation was immediately apparent, and we had long talks about our general aviation lives and growing up with aviation.
He was one of the best of us. The world was bigger and brighter when I was with him. He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to you and to his friends.
Mark Lee
My Deepest sympathy to all. Shaun was a natural aviator, the life and soul of the party, and as I said to him on many occasions he was larger than life and twice the fun, a truely good friend. I haven’t seen him in years but I have plenty vivid memories. I can hear him over the wireless singing ‘Rain drops keep falling on me head’ (in a stupid Irish accent of course)around the Needles practice area.
Have a safe final Journey and God Speed. Rest in Peace.
Tom O’Connor
Joe, Tracy, JoJo and Family,
Julie and I send our deepest condolences. I had the privilege to have a nice long conversation with Shaun before Thanksgiving. It had been a long time since we had talked. We talked about the great and sometimes crazy things that we did as kids. We also talked about our entire families and our careers. I was so proud that everything was going well. He seemed to be very happy and thankful for everything that was going on in his life. Joe, Tracy and JoJo – thank you guys for all the experiences and fun that you shared with me in our younger years. I know that Shaun is now with our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Brian and Julie
Dear Joe, Tracy, JoJO, Valerie, and the whole bunch,
I have known about the happenings in Shanghai since that terrible day, but only yesterday found out that Shaun was on board and lost. My heart sank to a depth I couldn’t possibly explain, even to you all. I met Shaun my very first day as a pilot, training at your school in Kingman. I was already a fairly seasoned airman, having spent my time coming up as an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer at ATI, but I was pretty stressed out and nervous over endeavoring to get my pilot’s licence under the gun and on a tight schedule. As I walked up to the apartment that the school had provided me with, after my first day in the hot seat, I noticed in my periphery some dude in a well fashioned garage/lounge next door hopping up from his chair and walking surprisingly briskly at me. He confidently and enthusiastically introduced himself simply as Shaun, and before I could even get my own name out, I had a very welcoming cold brew in my hand. He had a very comforting and likable craziness about him, and needless to say, we hit it off instantly. Shaun, over the next couple of weeks, whether he ever knew it or not, was truly instrumental in getting me through the program so smoothly, successfully, and especially, enjoyably. Although I never received any “official” instruction from him, the advice and insider perspective he conveyed to me made every day at Sheble’s a blast. It mostly consisted of him telling me to just try this or that, don’t over complicate things, and chill out and have fun flying. It was invaluable advice that I never forgot. He had a way about him that made even the most stressful, inconvenient, tedious, boring, mundane, or even unpleasant circumstances seem fun somehow. Even when he wasn’t trying, he was a gifted story teller and teacher. Beyond that, he was a very good listener, and always eager to hear other peoples aviation stories, and about the adventures and experiences that came with them. Our friendship was firmly cemented that summer, and we had always kept in touch since. Our paths crossed several times other than my return visits to the school in Kingman, the most recent being a while ago during his short stay at World Airways. I was excited to have him on board, and wished that he had decided to stay. Being the fun loving and relaxed guy that he is, he was in no mood to put up with World’s stodgy and stringent system of initial instruction brutality. Shaun was himself a great instructor and pilot, and it just wasn’t his style. Despite his unrelenting professionalism at work, he never lost sight of the fun in flying, and thats what he was always chasing after above any paycheck or title. He always seemed to know somewhat where it was at, and what he was after in life and aviation. I was also involved in an accident this year on a DC10, which was destroyed, and am lucky to be alive. It was in part Shaun, and some of his attitude about aviation, life, and everything that comes with it, that had rubbed off on me so long ago that helped me bounce back and realize just how lucky I am to be in such a great life and profession. I’m sure that everybody who ever got to know Shaun has something like that to thank him for. He was truly a gift to all of us. Like everyone who knew him, I wish we had more time. I regret that I will unfortunately not be able to fly down for the services, as I’ll be out flying a trip for work. I will be back to Kingman some day soon though. I made a loose and easy promise to Shaun that I’d someday get my seaplane license there, and I intend to keep it. Until then, God bless you all. Godspeed, Shaun, and don’t trust that altimeter. They just don’t calibrate them as high as you are, my friend.
Sincerely,
Brent Foster.
Sheble Family, you have my deepest sympathies at this time:
I had the great pleasure to know, live & be FRIENDS with Shaun. We both lived at Mike Engelbrecht’s house in Chandler. Shaun was in every sense of the word the “Little Brother” that Mike & Michele, Mark & I never had!
He cared about you as soon as he called you “Friend”; and he called you Friend pretty much right after he met you. I count myself amongst the many who were lucky to call him a FRIEND! He is sorely missed in this world.
I will always be thankful at how he befriended my wife when we started dating. Luz Marina had only been in the USA for a few months and her English was marginal. 1 day while I was working at Sky Harbor; Shaun took it upon himself to help her feel more comfortable with her language skills. So he put on his English Professors hat and taught my wife 2 key phrases that she she still uses to this day: “Aaaaarrrggghhh said the Pirate” and “Dammit Jim I’m Doctor not a Magician”. Yeah you can say that he has a special place in our hearts.
My wife and I are still in shock. I admit that I have called his cell phone 3 times, hoping that it was all a mistake and he’ll answer or call me back. In any case it is rather comforting to call his cell and hear his voice.
I will be attending his Memorial Service this weekend and look forward to sharing fond Memories and a few laughs. Because that’s the way Shaun would have wanted it!
Thank you for giving all of us Shaun; he is already MISSED BIG TIME!!
You have my Condolences & if there is anything I can do; please do not hesitate to call, email etc.,
Sincerely;
John”Flash”Williams
Kechua Tours, LLC
johnflashwilliams@kechuatours.com
http://www.kechuatours.com
To the wonderful Sheble family,
Chuck and I offer our deepest condolences for the loss of Shaun. It is nothing short of inspiring to read all the lovely letters and comments written in memory of him. What a beautiful thing it is to have been such a tremendously positive influence in so many people’s lives! Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are so truly with you now.
Godspeed, Shaun.
Chuck Gaccione and Leigh Kudym
I M SORRY I knew him from coming to B&B Bait suck a nice and wonderful person. God Bless Him and your family May God be with all Liz
Senior, Tracey, JoJo and Valerie,
Would like to offer my deepest sympathies to your family. I was so very sad to hear about Shaun’s passing.
World will not be the same without Shaun, his kindness, genuine nature, laughter, and goofiness will be sorely missed.
He touched so many lives, including mine.
Simply hearing his name, brings a smile on my face. He was larger than life.
Shaun you will never be forgotten!
Orest Grechka
Shaun always made me laugh flying as co pilots at Gemini air cargo together! He was fun to be around he emailed me just days before the accident and said I can’t believe you got me to go to the tulip festival in Ams ! We had just a nice day and he even bought some tulips!! My prayers are with his family who he always talked very highly of. He wanted me to get my float plane rating with his father, who he was very proud of. He will be missed !! Always, Tammy Barron
Forgot to add personal note to Shaun, I know your a big hit in heaven and loving all this attention!! Ps thanks for taking the heat off of me in MD11 First year recurrent 
kissssss
I would like to pass on my sincerest condolences to the Sheble Family for their sad loss. I flew as a loadmaster for Gemini and flew with Shaun many times, we had such fun times both in the air and on the ground. We had a special bond over a carton of ‘milk’ that he one day drank while i was asleep on the floor of the aircraft en route from Anchorage to Tokyo. I never let him forget that an englishman must have his cup of tea when waking up but he had consumed all 6 cartons of milk….Shaun you will never be forgotten, RIP my friend. Unfortunately i cannot attend on 12th Dec but my thoughts will be with everyone that day.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:16 pm I would like to pass on my sincerest condolences to the Sheble Family for their sad loss. I flew as a loadmaster for Gemini and flew with Shaun many times, we had such fun times both in the air and on the ground. We had a special bond over a carton of ‘milk’ that he one day drank while i was asleep on the floor of the aircraft en route from Anchorage to Tokyo. I never let him forget that an englishman must have his cup of tea when waking up but he had consumed all 6 cartons of milk….Shaun you will never be forgotten, RIP my friend. Unfortunately i cannot attend on 12th Dec but my thoughts will be with everyone that day.
Kevin Rowlands…United Kingdom
I am so saddenned to read this about Shaun. As a past employee of Sheble Aviation in 2000 and 2001, I got to experience the hospitality and warmth the Sheble family gives to all it’s students and instructors first hand. I look back on those years as some of the most enjoyable of my life too!! My prayers to you all!!
Thank you to each and everyone of you for the love and support you have
given to the Sheble family. You have touched our hearts and souls to the
depth. Your honor and respect for who Shaun Was will not be forgotten and is helping us thru each hour and minute of this nightmare. To the
brotherhood of Pilots that Shaun flew with at Gemini, know his strong
loyality to each and everyone of you. You were his family away from
home and he spoke highly of the friendships made. To all of Shaun’s
friends in Blythe, to all the pilots who new Shaun at Sheble Aviation,
to all the neighbors on Gene Autry Dr., to all the friends Shaun had
everywhere, know that each and everyone of you was a life line. Shaun
loved his friends and family. My son will always be with me and walk
at my side for evermore. Love Shaun’s Mom
Dear Joe, Tracy, JoJo and Val:
My heart is so full of emotion I don’t even know where to begin. I was so excited to hear from Shaun via Facebook a couple of months ago (even though he said he’d expose my deep, dark secrets, HA!). “Growing up” at Sheble Aviation is an experience I would not trade for all the riches of the world. I can still remember the days both Shaun and JoJo soloed for the first time. I was so proud of them Joe and Tracy. It’s hard in a small family operation not be part of the “family” and I was so happy to see comments from Burt, Doug, R.C., Eddie and Cindy, John and Cathy, Glenn and Mary, Billy and others. It’s funny, just a few months ago I was talking about a “Sheble Aviation” reunion and Glen Baker and I were talking about visiting you Tracy. I’m coming to visit you, but I don’t like these terms. I guess only God gets to decide. Love you all! See you Saturday.
Senior, Jo-Jo, Val, Tracey and to the rest of the Sheble Family
I can not add much to the responses that you have already have received. I really wished that I had met Shaun and I am so sorry for your loss. I can say that although I did not meet Shaun, from what I’ve seen in the blog, is enough for me to say that I wish I could have met him, because he, as like the rest of the family is a good person and given my profession, it’s good people that we meet in our lives that make life worth living and bring joy to us all making the world a better place. More than that, it’s their memories and experiences that make us better as people.
All I can tell you is that in the short time that I have been one of you clients, I have felt as I have become an adopted member of the family. I always look forward to come down and train even if it’s just a currency flight. So what does this mean. May God bless all of you, I will include Shaun in my prayers and as always I will look forward to seeing you all soon.
John Duncan
Joe, Tracey, JoJo and Valerie,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Sheble family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. After I heard the news it brought back so many great memories. From the days of hanging out together in elementary school, to the time we flew to Palm Springs on senior ditch day, to working together at the airport refueling airplanes, Shaun made everyday an adventure. He wrote in my high school annual “you’re the kind of friend only a lucky person could have”. I think I was the lucky one! Even though I haven’t seen Shaun in years he will be greatly missed but there is comfort in knowing he will never be forgotten. May God give you eternal rest my friend.
Wayne Wilson and Family
Sheble Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had just reconnected with Shaun after so many years. He was definitly special. I will never forget how he made everyone laugh. He seems to have a special place in everyones heart who knew him….
Brandie(McGee)Schwindler
To The Sheble Family.
Our deepest condolences to all the Sheble Family Members for the loss of Shaun.
He was one of the first persons we met when we moved to Kingman, in the same neighborhood, just about three years ago.
From the first day we met, he made us feel like childhood friends.
What a great guy…
It’s going to be very hard to adjust not going to his home, just around the corner, having a good time and a couple of beers, of course.
He always said: “If I am in town, my garage will be open. Just come in”.
What a great guy…
Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts, you will be missed.
Angelo & Maria Marino.
Dear Sheble Family, I want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss and also how much Shaun touched my life over the last 10 years. I first met Shaun when Randy Hale introduced him to me one day out in Blythe. Shaun and I became instant friends. We both loved to fly and drink beer. It was a friendship that grew to talking to each other on the phone at least once a month. Shaun was one of the funniest guys I’ve ever met and he always made me crack up. We both flew together at West Air Inc. in the late 90′s where Shaun let me rent a room in his Imperial, CA three bedroom house during day layovers. After I quit West Air and got hired SNA for a corporate/charter jet company. Shaun moved down to Newport Beach, CA for a short while where we hung out often frequenting the Beach Ball Bar, Blackies, and Mutt Lynch’s. After a few years we both got hired to fly bigger jets which would take us all around the world. I went to Southern Air flying the Classic 747 and Shaun got hired at Gemini to fly the MD-11. It was just the type of flying we both loved to do. We felt like we finally made it to the big time. Well, all I can say is that I will miss my buddy Shaun and his late night drunk calls every month. He never screwed me over and always treated me with respect. I hope I see you in heaven one day my friend.
Blue Skies and Tailwinds, Derek Lee
Dear Aunt Theresa and Uncle Joe,
I just wanted you to know that it has been a long time since I have seen my cousin, I will never forget him, and he will always be loved and missed. Everytime we were able to visit, Shaun was the person I couldn’t wait to see. I remember watching Star Wars over and over again with him. I remember him helping bandage my hand from playing with that crazy cat. He was always happy and kind. I will miss him forever and always.
I love and miss you all,
Michelle Zion (Kaberlein)
Again, there is not much more that I can add to the acknowledgement of the kind of person and pilot Shaun was. I just want to express my sympathy and condolence to the wonderful Sheble Family, especially Senior, Jo Jo, and Val.
Valerie and family sorry about loss of Shaun. I stopped out to see you today at kingman, but everything was locked up. So, I stopped over to the airport authority new building and spoke with Janie. she told me about Shaun. I am so sorry for you and your family as all of us face these events at some point in our lives. You have my deepest condolences. Life can be very short so we all must keep our faith and trust in our Lord Thy God and Creator. God bless you and keep up the good work at Sheble. If I ever get down you way, I will stop and see you. Kip Williams
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Shaun. I have many fond memories of him and can recall all fun times my brother Chris and I had growing up with him and Jo Jo in Bltyhe. I was proud to hear of all his accomplishments in life and my family offers our most heart felt condolences.
Jeff Pollak and Family
Dear Joe, Tracey, JoJo, Val, and family. I am sorry to hear about your great loss, Shaun would light up a room, and always brought a smile to our face. You have my deepest condolence and prayers in our hearts and soul. May god bless you all and I miss you all Rick Gutzman
Dear Joe, Tracy, JoJo and Val,
There are no words for the loss of Shauny Boy. I feel lucky having been one of the early guys allowed in to your family. I feel terrible seeing a man so full of life taken from us so soon. I have always remembered his sense of humor and how quick he was to flash that one of a kind grin. I wish I could have been at his service to honor him and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Todd Van Bynen
Sheble family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Roger Pamer
It was a shock to hear about the news. My deepest condolences.
Jon Jose
(The USAF C-5 FE from Travis)
Joe Snr, Tracey, Jo Jo, Valerie & family.
Just read of the sad passing of your dearest shaun. So shocked and disheartened, words can’t explain. Will never forget some of the fun times we all spent together. My sincerest condolences to you all. I’m sure it is of little consolation but rest assured that he made a huge impression on everyone he met including me. May god be with you all. RIP my friend.
Alan Grimes (Ireland) CFI Sheble Aviation 1998-2000.
Joe Snr, Tracey, Jo Jo and valerie,
Was extremely gutted to read of the tragic passing of Shaun.My sincerest condolenses to all of you during this heartbreaking time. I know how much he meant to you all and how proud ye were of him. I will never forget the kindness and love both he and all the family showed me during my time in Bullhead city. I fondly recall and cherish those days all the time. I remember also sitting in a dry lake bed with Shaun outside Vegas (after a night on the town) at dawn watching the sun rise. We both cherished the moment as we chatted about life. It is such a shame that his was cut so short. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP my friend.
My condolences for this tragic loss of a family member. My prayers are with you.
Terence
I don’t have a ton of memories of Shaun…as our families often lived apart. I do remember one time running through the house and me and him knocked over a bar stool and I landed on it. He was so worried that I was hurt. Which I was but tried really hard to put on a brave face because I didn’t want to look like such a girl infront of my older cousins!
I never knew of all the things my awesome cousin did in life! It’s very clear to see he was a great man and was a blast to be around!! I’ll think of you often, zooming around heaven!! Love to you all!
Tanya
On behalf of our whole family we are very saddened by the loss of Shaun. We all pray for all of you and we echo the thoughts that we were all glad to know Shaun and have him as a part of our lives.
With Deepest condolences,
The McLure Family
My first time at Sheble in 2004. I went to my place to stay. It was Sheble Owned. The next door guy had his garage door open. It was a long day of training. He offered me a beer and we watched his tv hung up in the corner ceiling. His name was Shaun. He was a good guy.We talked about all his flying and mine. He was very laid back and just loved life. He sure loved his family and his nephews he talked about alot. I still remember. He loved to talk flying and the junk cnn he had on his tv..lol .. He made it far in his life.. I got My ATP in sept with Sheble and got to meet JOJO as he was my check airman. a Great school. Sorry for your loss Joe sr,Mom,JoJo,Val and nephews. Shaun was a cool dude. Life can be too short. Be good to everybody as he did folks..
I was in shock to hear the news about Shaun. I’ve had a hard time faceing it in that I hardly knew anything about this awesome man! Somewhere in my life I thought I would always find time to know my family. You get busy in life…other family issues seem to get in the way of just taking a moment to say hey. You get older and it feels sort of awkward to attempt contact, although I often thought of everyone.
I didn’t get to spend time growing up with my cousins like I would have loved! We either lived far away or other things kept our familes from being close. What I remeber of Shaun is that he was so much fun! Always joking, always smiling! I remember one time running through their house in Blythe and knocking over a stool. It caused a ruckess with my parents and unfortunatly I think both my cousins got in some trouble. I remember Shaun coming by after things calmed down to quietly ask me if I was okay. I was so worried that he would be upset with me because I had caused the “problem”. He wasn’t…he just wanted to rough-house some more..and I was so happy that my older cousin didn’t hate me! I remember growing up thinking how cool they both were cause they knew how to fly! After reading everything about him…I’m think he his way cooler than I ever imagined! Aunt Theresa/Tracey, Uncle Joe, Jo Jo, Valerie, Joesph and Jacob, for everyone who knew him and loved him; I am truely sorry for your loss.
Shaun it is in what everyone has wrote about you that I have a glimpse into the wonderful Man you were…with the energy and heart of the boy I remember.
Love,
Tanya Joy
I was so in shock to hear the news about Shaun. I am very sorry. We all love flying. Shaun passed while doing what he loved the most – flying! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jelica Matic,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Dear Sheble Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I’m a former Gemini F/E and although I never met Shaun, I remember hearing his name come up in conversations, and that he was a real fun person to be around. You are all in my family’s prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Hall & Family (Cedar City, Utah)
(Gemini Air Cargo 2000-2002)
Unbelievable. I just found out when I came to the web page, I will be calling a bit later when things settle down a bit to wish my very sincere condolences! The longer I hang around in this business the more people close to me seem to fly on up out of reach…
I will never forget the last time I saw Shaun, we had so much fun! I was building stuffed jalapenos on the barbecue over at his house and the whole Sheble clan was there–even Sr! The Jalapenos were generally well recieved I think, washed down with a beer maybe or two, and then I stayed up all night with Shaun laughing and swapping flying stories, I only had to walk next door to go to bed but we were just having too much fun! And then he was off to go fly bombers fighting fires, I was so jealous.
What a GREAT pilot and absolutely Quality man, he will be missed indeed and my thoughts and prayers are with the rest of the Sheble family!
I will be down soon in person, until then, I pray God be with you all!
Senior, Tracy, JoJo & Val:
Lisa and I just found out about Shaun. We are sorry for your loss. We didn’t know Shaun, but those great Sheble genes made him a great guy. We will keep you and Shaun in our thoughts and prayers -
I’m so sad to find out this news, and especially this late.
Shaun introduced me to my husband Sal when we all worked for WestAir, and the three of us shared some fun times together.
Shaun was there for me at some of the lowest hard times during my flight training and inspired me to keep pushing forward. He use to tell me “when the train comes in, better have your ticket”. Shaun was always there when I had a mechanical question. He encouraged me to pursue my A&P, which I spent two years traveling between the Central Coast and Reedley, CA to complete. We were hoping to fly our new project C172RG out to the desert to see him and introduce our children who he hadn’t met.
We will miss you Shaun. You will always be an inspiration to me!
Michelle Graceffa
I just read this shocking news. Let me express my deepest condolences to the Sheble family.
David Murphy
Sheble Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Shaun is looking over all of us now from Heaven as we dance across the majestic sky.
Our warmest sypmathies,
Cameron and Myla Harrell
Elk Grove, CA
hello my name is Joseph Sheble , i am Shaun’s nephew, and i am making a book dedicated to Shaun’s life and i am asking for stories, thoughts, pictures, or just any thing you would like to say to him that i can put in the book please if any one is interested in helping me, e mail me at jsheble@ocrs.com or e mail my mom ,it does not matter who you are ,if you knew him or not , e mail me and i will give you details and how and when i can you you a copy of the book, thank you for your time.
Even though u might not be HERE any more you will live on here threw every person you have met HERE and threw every person that loves you HERE even though you are up THERE. i love you and u will all ways be in my heart and my uncle shaun.
My sweet Joseph, I miss you sooo much!!! I would be honored to add some awesome stories of Shaun’s life to your book. This is going to be GREAT!!! Thank you for putting this together. I LOVE YOU, JAKIE, and the FAM. Can’t wait to see you again soon!! You will always be my nephew, no matter WHAT. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! -xoxxoxxoxo
Senior, Tracy, Val, Jo-Jo and the boys
I am deeply saddened to learn of Shaun’s passing. He was the true definition of ‘friend.’ He was there for me in some of my hardest of times and made it impossible to keep a smile off of my face. I was fortunate enough to live with Shaun for close to a year while Flight Instructing in Kingman and I can honestly say I’m a far better man from my time spent with him. Even now as my heart is sinking, I can’t help but smile reminiscing of all the good times had with Shaun, be it standing in our garage solving the worlds problems with ease, or how funny Shaun thought it was to drink all of my milk…and his love of being called pork-chop! Some of the funniest of times were sitting back and listening to Shaun preach his opinions and ways of the system to the lucky students next door. But most of all, I remember Shaun for his love of family, his big heart and big smile. Only a man as good as Shaun could pass-on and instead of leaving you sad and empty, he leaves you with a smile and a chuckle, for times with him could not have been any better.
If there is anything I can ever do for you guys, please do not hesitate.
m_quinn16@msn.com
Mike Quinn
To the whole Sheble family I am sorry for your loss. I was able to meet and talk to Shaun on several occasions. He was a great guy and a pilots, pilot. He will be in my prayers….Jeff Panhans
Dear Sheble family, My heart aches with you. I was a CFI at the kingman location and came to know Shaun well. He had many roles for me while there, such as a mentor and friend. I remember when one of our other CFI’s (Flyn’ Ryan) was hit in his car by someone being pursued by a police car. Ryan’s wife was gone for over a week for work, and Shaun jumped in like the friend he is to take care of Ryan. He has that special gift of frienship and compassion. He will be remembered always. You are a special family with such a great legacy and ability to adobt one as though they were one of your own. I truly felt a part of your family during my time with guys. And that is why I will forever remember Shaun as a brother. I know it has already been several months but if there is anything I can do please contact me. I love you all, and send my condolences. You are in our thoughts & Prayers.
Travis Lopez
travislopez747@hotmail.com
Dear Valerie and all the Sheble family,
Michel Quinn is my nephew and I met Val and Shaun when I went out to help him move in with Shaun and again when I came out to get my instrument rating at Kingman. You all were so nice to us and treated Michael like a son in a very difficult time for all of us. That Michael chose to stay with Shaun rather than come home says it all about what a good friend Shaun was and how much like family Michael felt about all of you.
I have so much gratitude for all you did for us. I have many happy memories of Shaun’s various practical jokes on Michael and making him laugh when laughing was difficult. It is amazing how many pilots who know a great Shaun story. I am so sorry for your loss. It is very sad for everyone who knows you and knew Shaun. I hope you find some comfort knowing there is a whole community of pilots and their families wishing you peace.
Tim Quinn
Sheble’s:
I am in shock. I just found out today… I am so very sorry for your loss. The Sheble family has been so good to so many of us, including my own family. Senior and Tracy, JoJo and Val, our family’s prayers are with you. Some of my best aviation stories involve Shaun and the Sheble gang. I was glad to have met him.
Claudius Koenig, Sheble CFI 1998-2000
I know its been a while since Shaun left us.I still feel the need to say something on your websight.I was a CFI for Sheble’s from 1998-1999 at their Vegas location.If it wasn’t for the Sheble’s,I would not have launched my airline career as fast as it went,nor would I have even made it here without them.Senior and Tracy,JoJo and Val,and the Sheble maintenance gang,I thank you dearly for that opportunity.Which leads me to why I am posting.I did get to know Shaun.I consider him a good friend.Shaun is everything the person that everyone is writing about.From the times I flew an airplane with Shaun,and he is unargueably one of the best pilots,as are all of the Sheble’s.To the times I just hung out with Shaun on our days off.I will never forget such a unique person like Shaun.I am sorry he is gone,I am proud to have known him.
We just found out that Shaun passed away. We are truly sorry for your loss. As a flight instructor for Sheble’s Aviation in Bullhead City June 1999 to November 2000 I had the pleasure of meeting Shaun and was a part of the Sheble ‘family’. All our best and know you are in our thoughts.
Jeff Johnston
It’s been almost 7 months since my great friend passed away. Life goes without talking to him and seeing him in person but I think about Shaun alot. You just never know when it’s your time. Every now and then I get chills in my body when I think of Shaun. I know he is there at that moment. I still miss you buddy, I pray you have everything you ever dreamed of. When it’s my turn, I’ll be looking you up standing next to my brother Doug. Aloha my friend and mahalo for being my friend.
Dear the Sheble family,
My sincere condolences. This morning I was thinking of Shaun and went to his FB to send him a message and learned that he had passed.
I became friends with him when he and I shared a crashpad in Denver back in 2005 while he was working for Champion. We shared many laughs over a beer while BBQ’ing and he is a friend that will be greatly missed. While I only knew him for such a short time he made an impression on me – that will stay with me forever.
Keep flying that big plane in the sky my friend as you are now in good hands, RIP.
Todd Scheiber
todd.scheiber@jeppesen.com
When I see Shaun’s picture he still brings a smile to my face. He could do that to me when I was around him and he still does it to me now. His love for life and the happiness he found in life is something I will never forget about Shaun.
December 6th, 2009 at 02:42
While we didn’t know Shaun that well, meeting him once was all it took. We will never forget his smile, his laugh, or his optimistic outlook on life.
To the Sheble Family: We are sorry for your loss.
The Gang @ Truxton Station.