Shilo’s Funeral Service
Shilo Lane Phalen, age 29, passed away with the Lord and his family by his side as a result of heart complications.
Shilo was born on July 11, 1994 to Danny and Sandy Phalen, joining his sister Shelby. He first attended elementary school at Riverview, Jefferson, Lincoln and Washington Middle School. He graduated from Custer County District High School in 2012.
Shilo had a love for the outdoors and was proud to be a cowboy. He got his first turkey at the age of 6. Shortly after he got his first jump traps. He had his own line set and never missed a chance to try and get his mom. Not to mention all of the rabbits with his bupper arrows.
Being the youngest grandchild, Shilo grew up fast. He had to keep up with his sister and cousins. He had a love for horses, especially his horse, Sparky. Sheep camp with his dad was probably his all-time favorite activity.
Shilo loved going on family vacations. His favorite was camping where fishing was available. He was also known for making new friends with all the neighbors at any lake they were at.
He was part of the Busy Bees 4-H club. At age 11 he went to work for Kiwi Pete’s Tree Service, where he acquired the nickname Peewee Kiwi. Later in years he worked for John Muggli Contracting. When he turned 12, he entered into a ranch rodeo in Paradise Valley for Make a Wish Foundation. There he was presented with a beautiful buckle as he was the youngest contestant and qualified in every round.
Due to Shilo’s great work ethic he was one always to get called to rope or wrestle calves.
After his dad’s passing, he was blessed by many family and friends and got to go fishing in Alaska, hunting for his first elk and deer and getting a buffalo at the 7W ranch. After graduation he worked for 4Bs restaurant and later for Gary Oddy Construction. Shilo made a lot of new friends at the Black Iron where he worked for the last few years.
Shilo always had a kind heart and helped others with whatever may be needed.
Shilo left this world too soon but is now with his dad and has his Lord by his side. He will be very missed as everybody loved him.
Shilo is survived by his mother Sandy Phalen, sister Shelby, dog Sparky and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his dad Danny Phalen, grandparents Pat and Jean Phalen and Albert and Joyce Lahn, aunt Mosey Grenz, uncle Lyle Lahn, aunt Annette Colvin, uncle Burt Lahn, and best friend Chris Gulden.
Special thanks to those who took him under their wing over the years; Tim Clauson, Dave Pfhol, Currie Colvin, and the Singleton family.
His family would also like to thank Holy Rosary Hospital and staff, St. Vincent Hospital Staff in Billings, MT and the wonderful care of hospice.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 10, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 10, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Tanner casillas says
You can go grab that tiger by the tail my friend. Growing up with you was such a blessing. You’ll always be in my heart. I love you brother. Sandy and Shelby I’m so sorry.
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Sandi Kohones and Jon Wilkerson says
Our hearts go out to you , Sandy and Shelby. The loss of a son and a brother is so terribly hard. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
SUSAN L RINK says
You made a definite impression on my heart and I will never forget you! Rest in peace my friend…run free without pain, guilt, or fear
James Arneson says
Shelby, and Sandy, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your son and brother. There are no words that can ease such a loss. May God comfort you with the best of memories now and always. My heart goes out to all who knew Shiloh, may your memories carry you all through this hard time.
Mckeelyn Kron says
His Birthday is wrong…
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
Sandy I am so sorry. You are in my prayers.
Lorrie Pearce says
RIP Shilo. Thoughts and love to Sandy and Shelby 💙
David Conrad says
🥺 my thoughts and prayers go out to Shilos family he was one of the best friends I had in miles city 😔😔😔
Renae Meade says
Sandy and Shelby, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Shilo was loved and will be missed.
I prayi for any Angels who may be needed, to surround you both during this heartbreaking time.
Shanon Lahn Huck says
Sandy, Oh God, I am so very sorry you have to walk this road. There is NO PAIN in this world like losing a child, nothing in this world compares, I know, I walk it every single day. Your soul has been torn amputated and nothing can fix it. It’s an emptiness a hollow only a grieving mother understands. I am here if you need me. If you need an understanding shoulder to cry on, I’m here. Call me and I’ll be there. 406-794-7293. Love your cousin, Shanon Jean.
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Sandy, I am so sorry! I cannot imagine what you’re going through. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cori Hanel Munsell says
Sandy, I am so sorry to see this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Elwood says
My deepest sympathy for your loss, may God give you strength and peace.
linda walker says
Sandy I am so sad for you. The hardest thing in the world is to lose a child.
Sheila Rickett says
Sandy iam so sorry you are going through this. We are to leave before our children. You are in my thoughts
Have Hope says
“Tis a Fearful Thing.
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.”
― Judah Halevi
Brenda Schwab says
Sandy and Shelby I am so sorry for your loss my heart just breaks for you! You are in my prayers may God bless you!!
Cody Hostman says
Shilo buddy… itd been a while since we spoke. Inwish id have reached out sooner. I will always cherish every memory of our middle school escapades. Rest easy dear friend.
Mary Jo Engebretson says
Sandy and Shelby, my heart breaks for you during this unimaginable loss. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you, at this sad time.
Ryan Stevens says
I wish I’d stayed more in touch. I’m so saddened to hear this. Thank you for always being an incredible friend in school and being an essential part of some childhood memories.
Mary Jo Engebretson says
Sandy and Shelby, my heart breaks for you during this unimaginable loss. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you at this sad time.
Mencella Carlson says
Sandy and Shelby, We are so sorry, if you need anything just let us know. All our love and prayers, Kelly and Mencella
David Dey says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family shilo and I went to school together may he rest in peace
Stacy Mackenzie-Scheid says
Oh Sandy & Shelby, I am incredibly saddened to hear this. May your good memories carry you forward & comfort You. I am SO, SO sorry!!!! Big Hugs & healing thoughts your way, love You both!
Sherry Stoltz says
Sandy and Shelby, my heart is broken from the loss of your dear sweet son and brother. Love you both so much.💕🙏💕
Audrey Haumschild and Greg Blind says
Sandy and Shelby, so sorry yous have to go through this heartbreak . Sending prayers and biggest Hugs . The loss of a child is the worst loss ever 💔
Alane Stabler says
Sandy Shelby
I am so sorry , I can’t imagine what you’re going through losing your son or your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Jens says
So very sorry to hear this news, I know the Phalen family very well, having many in my classes in Miles City. We send our our prayers to the family during this time of mourning, may God wrap his arms around your child, ad bring him home. God bless
Christine Laurie says
Dear Phalen family my heart and love goes out to all of you!! May God help you through this difficult time. I will pray with deepest sympathy!
Casey Chavez says
I’ll never forget being buds with you in elementary school. You sometimes called me mom and I made you a paper guitar and I remember having so much fun with you. I hope you have found peace and resting easy, and I hope your friends and family can find their own peace and comfort too in such a difficult time. The pain of losing someone you love is unimaginable, but their memory and all the love and good times with them will always remain and I find that comforting in my own grief of loved ones lost.
Janice Timm says
My thoughts and prayers to the families of Shilo🙏♥️may the warm memories of the past carry you all into the future 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️
Kody Nelson says
Gonna miss you birthday buddy and best friend. since we was little ones we would raise hell in the neighborhood. Love you shilo. So sorry Sandy and Shelby prayers out to you guys. If you guys need anything let me know.
Mary Ann Stoltz says
Sandy , sorry for your lost of your son!
God will you and family through hard time. God bless!
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Phalen family I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you all at this hard time.
Vicki Carrafa says
Sandy and family I am so sorry for your loss. You have my heart felt sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
May the memories become treasures that fill your heart of Shilo. He was quite the kid. God Bless and prayers for peace.
David Kolla says
Very sorry for your loss, thinking of you Shelby, Sandy and the rest of the family.
Kevin & Lori Donnelly says
Sandy and Shelby, we were so saddened to hear of Shilo’s passing. Please know that we are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Stewart Hillis says
Our deepest sympathy 🙏 Sandy and Shelby.
Shilo was a great kid and a good young man, what a shock to hear about his passing. Anita and I will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Johnson says
Sorry for your loss Shelby. Prayers for you and your family
Kitty Belle Riggs says
So sorry for your loss. Sending caring thoughts your way.
Jack and Pearl Lund says
So sorry for your loss Sandy and Shelby. I remember when Shilo was learning to heel calves at our branding from Danny.
Vickie and Dave Gunderson says
To all the Phalen families, we are so sorry for your loss. We didn’t know Shilo, but it’s obvious that he was an awesome young man. Our condolences to all💔
Lucy Stilson says
Sandy and Shelby your loss is perhaps the worst
Pain you will go through in this life. Your pain will
Be easier to endure with time. May God keep you
Safe. Love you. Aunt Honey
Larry & Sally says
Sandy and Shelby, Sally and I send our love and condolences. Our prayers go up, His blessings come down to help and sustain you through the days ahead. The Lord watch over you and keep you.
Bobi Sue Dinardi says
Sandy & Shelby, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers.
Mike & Patsy Davis says
Sandy, Shelby & family,
So, so sorry for your heartbreaking loss of your beloved son and brother, Shilo! Sending caring thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Donald Bundy says
so sorry for your loss of Shilo. He will be missed. All Phalen family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Wayne Williams says
Shilo I will always cherish the memories we had. Watching our grandparents drink Clamato’s at 8 in the morning hunting buffalo is someting I will never forget. May your soul rest in peace my friend.
Pam Rogge says
Sandy and family,
Prayers and condolences to you now and in the days ahead.
Sandi Bruce says
I’m so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers