Shane Anthony Lee Shafer, 38, of Dexter, Missouri, passed away in his home on August 4, 2025, after a nine-month battle with cancer. After years of navigating difficult challenges, he celebrated one year of freedom from addiction on June 12, 2025. His success was greatly supported by his mentor, Randy Penick, and the friendships he formed through Next Step Recovery. Through this program, Shane renewed his relationship with God.

Because of the life-changing impact that Randy and Next Step Recovery had on Shane's life, Shane's family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations in Shane’s memory be directed to Next Step Recovery so that this program may continue to flourish and help others overcome addiction.