Shasta Lee Stapleton, age 25, of Johnsburg, died Tuesday evening, October 16, 2018. She was born to James and Patty (Zell) Stapleton on February 15, 1993 in Barrington, IL. Shasta grew up in Johnsburg, attending school from the primary grades until graduating from Johnsburg High School with the class of 2011. Although Shasta was fond…
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Shasta Lee Stapleton, age 25, of Johnsburg, died Tuesday evening, October 16, 2018. She was born to James and Patty (Zell) Stapleton on February 15, 1993 in Barrington, IL. Shasta grew up in Johnsburg, attending school from the primary grades until graduating from Johnsburg High School with the class of 2011.
Although Shasta was fond of her birth name, her nickname, “Boo Boo”, was the name her family always used with her; and later the only name her friends would know. From a young age, Boo Boo had a long-time fascination with the hula hoop, eventually turning her passion into a business. In addition to her creative and artistic abilities, she possessed a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and grew her business selling highly customized hula hoops, complete with lighting. She carefully planned and experimented with production techniques until she perfected her product. In addition to the production, she also invested her energies into marketing her product. From You Tube videos on (everything) hooping to developing her own website for her custom hoops, she dedicated much time and energy to the hobby she loved. With a wonderful command of the English language, she developed the marketing materials to sell her unique product. A favorite pastime was attending concerts and festivals, where she would eventually also sell her hula hoops. She also worked from home in customer service for a large hula hoop manufacturer.
Shasta enjoyed caring for young children, first beginning with babysitting jobs in school, then transitioning to working as a nanny. At the time of her death, she was employed as a nanny by a family in the Rockford area. She especially enjoyed teaching young children, and loved being “Aunty Boo Boo” to her niece and nephews.
Shasta was a fan of binge-watching old episodes of Friends, and took great pride in showing her vast knowledge of Friends trivia. She was also very fond of spending time with her beloved dogs, her pitbulls Bear and Suzy. Shasta was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan, and also enjoyed fishing.
She will be dearly missed by her loving family, who include her parents, James and Patty Stapleton, of Johnsburg; two sisters, Vanessa Stapleton and Theresa (Isaac) Jones; her nephew, Isaac Jr., and twins, nephew Chevy Jones and niece, Nova Jones; her grandfather, Perry Roe; and many aunts and uncles; several cousins; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Services and interment will be private for her family.
For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave online condolence messages for her family.
Theresa Jones
left a message on October 29, 2018:
Thank you everyone. My family and I appreciate all the kind words and support through this hard time. This page was shared to give people a chance to post beautiful memories and pictures of Shasta. Reading all the post reminds us how loved BooBoo is and how much of an impact she made on this world. In her short but fulfilling 25 years with us, we have been blessed with longtime friends of hers that are our family now. To anyone who prayed, posted, cried, loved, donated and joined us at her service, THANK YOU! We will always speak of my sister with a smile and continue to remember her with love. She was always smiling and showing us how to be a little kinder in the world. We also want to thank Justens Funeral Home for helping us navigate through this hard time with so much compassion. Anyone who has reached out to us, we might not have gotten back right away but your words and love has helped us. Every beautiful story that was shared about our BooBoo is just a reminder how special she was to anyone who crossed her path in life. And to her crew, you all have been a blessing to her in her life and we love you all. The pain is forever but the love shal carry us through. Thank you everyone. Love The Stapletons and Jones ❤
Williams Family
left a message on October 29, 2018:
The death of a precious loved one a the highlight of her life is most certainly one of the most devastating experience a family can face. At times, the pain of the loss will seem unbearable. Please know that there are friends who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that "God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with your family during this difficult time of grief. Questions will come up about why do we suffer and die? Please go to www.jw.org to get satisfying answers to these and other questions about life. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen McNast
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Shasta was an amazing friend and a wonderful human. I will miss her so much. She absolutely changed my life for the better, and I am so sad she has left us. My deepest condolences go out to her family in this difficult time.
Brian Haley
left a message on October 24, 2018:
She brought so many people together within the Bassnectar community me her and Phillip met through the forum on his website and planned to meet up at north coast in Chicago. The three of us had a group chat and talked for hours that first night. We all met at north coast and raged front row. She was always so happy and always smiling. I will never forget her kindness and the great times we had together.
McNeill Family
left a message on October 23, 2018:
Our hearts are aching for you. We hope that, in time, you will find peace knowing that when you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Mark & Alicia & Dylan McNeill
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Juanita
left a message on October 23, 2018:
My Dearest Shasta, You left us too early so many memories of all the times I Iived with you . I told you when you was little you are so beautiful and you would be a heartbreaker today. A million hearts are broken and I miss and love you so much .I will see you again and until then I will have all the memories in my heart don't worry about Bear Suzy August & Charlie they will be OK
Love you Aunt Juanita
Crystal Fitch
left a message on October 23, 2018:
To my beautiful young cousin Boo Boo, May your young heart and soul find peace and comfort . I will miss you and I love you .
Tiffany Arriaga
left a message on October 23, 2018:
It is with a heavy heart that I give my deepest condolences for the loss of Shasta. She always appeared to be a happy, loving soul and left us too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stapleton and Zell families. May she Rest In Peace.
Ginny
left a message on October 22, 2018:
My precious niece Shasta, from the moment you were born, I've been blessed to call you my niece, I've had the pleasure to watch you grow into an amazing, loving caring sweet young lady, everyone that new you loved you, I am so grateful for all the time we got to spend together, I will miss all our conversations, I will miss that beautiful smile, you weren't just my niece, but my friend, and my heart is breaking without you, I love you more than words can say, you are my sweet angel, love aunt Ginny
Randy & Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 22, 2018:
My brother has lost his daughter. This hurts Trease and I tremendously. I very much took it for granted that Shasta would live long to bring her mother and father all of the joys a daughter can. I couldn't guess in a hundred years she'd be gone and I'd listen to my brother pour out his broken heart. Shasta, it really ought to be different and I regret badly that it can't be. You were a bright and lovely person in our lives, you were good family, and too much is darkened now without you. -Your Uncle Randy and Aunt Trease
Dana Dombrowski
left a message on October 22, 2018:
We are so truly sadden to hear this news of Shasta. May she rest in peace. God bless your family. Love Dombrowski Family
Ellana Berendt
left a message on October 22, 2018:
I’m so sorry for your loss! My heart hurts! Sending my love
Rob & Amanda Benjamin
left a message on October 22, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Rob & Amanda Benjamin lit a candle
Amanda Bohmann
left a message on October 22, 2018:
Great childhood memories with you will be cherished forever ❤️ love and miss you Shasta
Sabrina Stapleton
left a message on October 21, 2018:
There are no words that I can write, no matter how literarily pristine, to bring justice to the true tragedy & horror that has become of you, dear cousin. Your legacy continues to dance on our earth, engraved in the hearts of countless paths that you have touched. You devoted your being to privileging others with your unconditional love, filling their gaps till they were wholesome once more. Your voice chimes in thy consciousness and effervescent laugh soothes thy heart, while one continues their march. Till the day we meet again, my blood.
Carl Meyer
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Carl Meyer lit a candle
Brooke
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Oh Shasta, you are such a blessing in my life. Thank you for always having my back in high school when I was bullied. You have a radiant heart & always will shine that to me. ?
Jennifer Sikorcin
left a message on October 20, 2018:
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Anna Triggs
left a message on October 20, 2018:
My heart hurts Shasta. I love you so much. Every minute I spent with you was filled with happiness. I’m grateful we got to spend all the time together that we did. I’ll miss you forever
Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Trease Stapleton lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Melanie Pilat
left a message on October 20, 2018:
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brooke Sisk
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Brooke Sisk lit a candle
Megan Becker
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Prayers to Shasta’s family. Rest In Peace, beautiful. ?
Brooke Sisk
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Still doesn't feel real.. You will forever be in my heart, Shasta. Sending my love to everyone who's been touched by her beautiful soul!
Danielle Kappel
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Danielle Kappel lit a candle
Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
We will forever miss you
Brian Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Shasta, Have you become another in our Beloved Line, a young Stapleton, made forever young? My same flesh, oh cousin. Were I granted some magic to unwind the sequence of events a few short days and have you back I'd pay something sincere and heavy for that. Each day now is a day you could've been here, there are sweet words you might've said, people you might've warmly loved, good deeds you might've done that can only go unsaid, unloved, and undone. We've been pillaged terrible by Providence Most High. If you have Peace Eternal, little cousin.. what we have is horror and agony. Memories of you, that's what we have now, cousin. And an unknown time.. the duration between today and that day I will see your face again, my blood-kin, on the other side. -Your Cousin Brian
Danielle Kappel
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Shasta will be so greatly missed. She was the best friend anyone can hope for. I will miss her smile and laugh. I will cherish the times we’ve spent together. It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later.
Patty Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Miss my baby girl, love mom
Kali Koller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
My heart is broken. I am so thankful for 16+ amazing years of unconditional love and friendship with you. My first friend when I moved to Johnsburg. So many memories. You are our eternal family and I miss you so much. A piece of us is gone forever... I love you more than you know.
Love, Kali
James Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, James Stapleton lit a candle
Zack Miller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Beautiful Soul. RIP
Theresa Jones
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I love you so much my BooBoo and miss you so bad.
Daniel Schwanebeck
left a message on October 19, 2018:
You will always be in my heart, Shasta. All my love, thoughts and prayers to your loved ones.
Samuel Mayer
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I love you guys, thanks for raising the best daughter, and best friend a guy could ask for.
Kali Koller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I'm so sorry. I love you guys so much.
Dominique
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I’m so grateful I had a friend like you. You always had this awesome energy and positivity, even in hard times, that just drew people in. Thank you for all the memories. You had the most beautiful soul. I’ll miss you and that beautiful smile of yours.
Gerrilyn Sippel
left a message on October 19, 2018:
We miss you so much. We miss that beautiful smile of yours. You are such a beautiful angel who was taken to soon. We will keep your memory alive with all the beautiful memories we have and all the beautiful photos we have. Till we meet again in heaven.
Shannon Guardi
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Thank you for helping me become a better person. For making me my first hoop and being so supportive during the journey. You were too beautiful to be on this planet. Moonlight hoops for you, wonderful lady.
James Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I miss you so much my Booboo. Love Dad
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Theresa Jones
left a message on October 29, 2018:
Thank you everyone. My family and I appreciate all the kind words and support through this hard time. This page was shared to give people a chance to post beautiful memories and pictures of Shasta. Reading all the post reminds us how loved BooBoo is and how much of an impact she made on this world. In her short but fulfilling 25 years with us, we have been blessed with longtime friends of hers that are our family now. To anyone who prayed, posted, cried, loved, donated and joined us at her service, THANK YOU! We will always speak of my sister with a smile and continue to remember her with love. She was always smiling and showing us how to be a little kinder in the world. We also want to thank Justens Funeral Home for helping us navigate through this hard time with so much compassion. Anyone who has reached out to us, we might not have gotten back right away but your words and love has helped us. Every beautiful story that was shared about our BooBoo is just a reminder how special she was to anyone who crossed her path in life. And to her crew, you all have been a blessing to her in her life and we love you all. The pain is forever but the love shal carry us through. Thank you everyone. Love The Stapletons and Jones ❤
Williams Family
left a message on October 29, 2018:
The death of a precious loved one a the highlight of her life is most certainly one of the most devastating experience a family can face. At times, the pain of the loss will seem unbearable. Please know that there are friends who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that "God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with your family during this difficult time of grief. Questions will come up about why do we suffer and die? Please go to www.jw.org to get satisfying answers to these and other questions about life. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Colleen McNast
left a message on October 24, 2018:
Shasta was an amazing friend and a wonderful human. I will miss her so much. She absolutely changed my life for the better, and I am so sad she has left us. My deepest condolences go out to her family in this difficult time.
Brian Haley
left a message on October 24, 2018:
She brought so many people together within the Bassnectar community me her and Phillip met through the forum on his website and planned to meet up at north coast in Chicago. The three of us had a group chat and talked for hours that first night. We all met at north coast and raged front row. She was always so happy and always smiling. I will never forget her kindness and the great times we had together.
McNeill Family
left a message on October 23, 2018:
Our hearts are aching for you. We hope that, in time, you will find peace knowing that when you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Mark & Alicia & Dylan McNeill
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Juanita
left a message on October 23, 2018:
My Dearest Shasta, You left us too early so many memories of all the times I Iived with you . I told you when you was little you are so beautiful and you would be a heartbreaker today. A million hearts are broken and I miss and love you so much .I will see you again and until then I will have all the memories in my heart don't worry about Bear Suzy August & Charlie they will be OK
Love you Aunt Juanita
Crystal Fitch
left a message on October 23, 2018:
To my beautiful young cousin Boo Boo, May your young heart and soul find peace and comfort . I will miss you and I love you .
Tiffany Arriaga
left a message on October 23, 2018:
It is with a heavy heart that I give my deepest condolences for the loss of Shasta. She always appeared to be a happy, loving soul and left us too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stapleton and Zell families. May she Rest In Peace.
Ginny
left a message on October 22, 2018:
My precious niece Shasta, from the moment you were born, I've been blessed to call you my niece, I've had the pleasure to watch you grow into an amazing, loving caring sweet young lady, everyone that new you loved you, I am so grateful for all the time we got to spend together, I will miss all our conversations, I will miss that beautiful smile, you weren't just my niece, but my friend, and my heart is breaking without you, I love you more than words can say, you are my sweet angel, love aunt Ginny
Randy & Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 22, 2018:
My brother has lost his daughter. This hurts Trease and I tremendously. I very much took it for granted that Shasta would live long to bring her mother and father all of the joys a daughter can. I couldn't guess in a hundred years she'd be gone and I'd listen to my brother pour out his broken heart. Shasta, it really ought to be different and I regret badly that it can't be. You were a bright and lovely person in our lives, you were good family, and too much is darkened now without you. -Your Uncle Randy and Aunt Trease
Dana Dombrowski
left a message on October 22, 2018:
We are so truly sadden to hear this news of Shasta. May she rest in peace. God bless your family. Love Dombrowski Family
Ellana Berendt
left a message on October 22, 2018:
I’m so sorry for your loss! My heart hurts! Sending my love
Rob & Amanda Benjamin
left a message on October 22, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Rob & Amanda Benjamin lit a candle
Amanda Bohmann
left a message on October 22, 2018:
Great childhood memories with you will be cherished forever ❤️ love and miss you Shasta
Sabrina Stapleton
left a message on October 21, 2018:
There are no words that I can write, no matter how literarily pristine, to bring justice to the true tragedy & horror that has become of you, dear cousin. Your legacy continues to dance on our earth, engraved in the hearts of countless paths that you have touched. You devoted your being to privileging others with your unconditional love, filling their gaps till they were wholesome once more. Your voice chimes in thy consciousness and effervescent laugh soothes thy heart, while one continues their march. Till the day we meet again, my blood.
Carl Meyer
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Carl Meyer lit a candle
Brooke
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Oh Shasta, you are such a blessing in my life. Thank you for always having my back in high school when I was bullied. You have a radiant heart & always will shine that to me. ?
Jennifer Sikorcin
left a message on October 20, 2018:
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Anna Triggs
left a message on October 20, 2018:
My heart hurts Shasta. I love you so much. Every minute I spent with you was filled with happiness. I’m grateful we got to spend all the time together that we did. I’ll miss you forever
Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Trease Stapleton lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Melanie Pilat
left a message on October 20, 2018:
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brooke Sisk
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Brooke Sisk lit a candle
Megan Becker
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Prayers to Shasta’s family. Rest In Peace, beautiful. ?
Brooke Sisk
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Still doesn't feel real.. You will forever be in my heart, Shasta. Sending my love to everyone who's been touched by her beautiful soul!
Danielle Kappel
left a message on October 20, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, Danielle Kappel lit a candle
Trease Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
We will forever miss you
Brian Stapleton
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Shasta, Have you become another in our Beloved Line, a young Stapleton, made forever young? My same flesh, oh cousin. Were I granted some magic to unwind the sequence of events a few short days and have you back I'd pay something sincere and heavy for that. Each day now is a day you could've been here, there are sweet words you might've said, people you might've warmly loved, good deeds you might've done that can only go unsaid, unloved, and undone. We've been pillaged terrible by Providence Most High. If you have Peace Eternal, little cousin.. what we have is horror and agony. Memories of you, that's what we have now, cousin. And an unknown time.. the duration between today and that day I will see your face again, my blood-kin, on the other side. -Your Cousin Brian
Danielle Kappel
left a message on October 20, 2018:
Shasta will be so greatly missed. She was the best friend anyone can hope for. I will miss her smile and laugh. I will cherish the times we’ve spent together. It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later.
Patty Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Miss my baby girl, love mom
Kali Koller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
My heart is broken. I am so thankful for 16+ amazing years of unconditional love and friendship with you. My first friend when I moved to Johnsburg. So many memories. You are our eternal family and I miss you so much. A piece of us is gone forever... I love you more than you know.
Love, Kali
James Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
In memory of Shasta Lee Stapleton, James Stapleton lit a candle
Zack Miller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Beautiful Soul. RIP
Theresa Jones
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I love you so much my BooBoo and miss you so bad.
Daniel Schwanebeck
left a message on October 19, 2018:
You will always be in my heart, Shasta. All my love, thoughts and prayers to your loved ones.
Samuel Mayer
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I love you guys, thanks for raising the best daughter, and best friend a guy could ask for.
Kali Koller
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I'm so sorry. I love you guys so much.
Dominique
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I’m so grateful I had a friend like you. You always had this awesome energy and positivity, even in hard times, that just drew people in. Thank you for all the memories. You had the most beautiful soul. I’ll miss you and that beautiful smile of yours.
Gerrilyn Sippel
left a message on October 19, 2018:
We miss you so much. We miss that beautiful smile of yours. You are such a beautiful angel who was taken to soon. We will keep your memory alive with all the beautiful memories we have and all the beautiful photos we have. Till we meet again in heaven.
Shannon Guardi
left a message on October 19, 2018:
Thank you for helping me become a better person. For making me my first hoop and being so supportive during the journey. You were too beautiful to be on this planet. Moonlight hoops for you, wonderful lady.
James Stapleton
left a message on October 19, 2018:
I miss you so much my Booboo. Love Dad
left a message:
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