Makayla Marie Shurtliff

August 13, 1998 - May 3, 2019

A golden heart stopped beating when our precious love, Makayla Marie Shurtliff passed away on May 3rd, 2019. She was born on August 13th, 1998 to Mike Shurtlff and Sara Murphy, in what her grandpa referred to as a “cosmic moment”. She was a gentle 20 year old who fought a debilitating disease for most of her life, yet loved her family, friends, all children and her pets fiercely. Makayla loved to cook and everyone was invited at her table. She loved spending time with friends and family, coloring, doing word searches, going on long drives in the woods and camping. She was an amazing sister who took on the role of big sister with pride. There is not a doubt she will always watch over them. When Isaiah was born she loved doting over him and taking care of him. They shared a deep love for animals and loved listening to music and watching movies together. She grew up very close with her cousins Cecil and Michael and always considered them her big brothers. She looked up to them, always. She and her sister, Shanna share an unbreakable bond that only sisters can have. They also share a love for music and had fun experimenting with makeup and different colored hair. They were simply best friends. Hand in hand they conquered the love and pain of this world together. She is survived by her father, Mike and (Kandis), her mother, Sara and (Christian), her Nana Paula, sister Shanna and brothers Isaiah, Cecil, and Michael and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by Grandpa Mike, Grandma Pat, Grandpa Frank, Grandpa Bob and numerous other family members were waiting with open arms. The world is going to miss that beautiful smile, Makayla. We shall all carry it in our hearts now. Be at peace, Queen. Look For Me In Rainbows Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you. It won’t be forever, the world will come and then My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again. Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. Every waking moment, and your whole life through Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. Just wish me near you, And I’ll be there with you. Makayla’s Celebration of Life will be on May 19th at Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to God’s Love or the Humane Society in her honor.