Birth date: Feb 4, 1977 Death date: May 9, 2025
Shane Steven Anders passed away on May 9, 2025 in Bentonville, AR, he was 48. Shane was born February 4, 1977 in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona to Clayton “Ed” Anders and Susan “Sue” Robben. Shane was raised in Nowata, Oklahoma and graduat Read Obituary
Shane, I've known you for a very, very long time. You've been a part of our family for many years and we were so thankful for you. Rest in peace my friend.
When I first started wrestling, I didn’t know much—just rolled around like John Wayne, trying to figure it out. Shane, our neighbor and my dad’s best friend, saw that and invited me over. He used to wrestle himself and said he could show me a few moves.
What stands out to me now is that Shane gave me something incredibly valuable: his time. He took me under his wing when no one else did, and I learned a lot from him—not just about wrestling, but about patience, kindness, and showing up for others.
And Shane did show up—for every single one of my tournaments. Win or lose, he was always there, cheering me on like I was his own.
He was absolutely hilarious, too. You could always count on him for a good laugh, even in the middle of a tough moment.
I’ll always be grateful for those days in his for his presence at every match, and for the way he made people feel—seen, supported, and like they mattered.
Shane, I didn’t know you well, but I am forever grateful to you for having an incredible daughter. Alissa brings so much joy and happiness to my son and to our entire family - more than anything, I appreciate her compassion and her sense of humor. I have loved Alissa since the moment I met her — I can’t imagine how proud you must have been to have such an amazing daughter. I promise to always look out for her and support her and treat her as my own.
Mona Hernandez
I haven’t seen Shane in over ten years, but I’ve talked to him almost daily for approximately the past two years. We both shared a common interest in playing video games in our down time. So almost every night we would get on and play for an hour or two and generally laugh till we cried or give each other grief on why we were playing the way we were. Talking trash happened every game and if you knew both of us that would be expected. I, for the past couple years have been going through a divorce and Shane has been a shoulder for me to lean on, an ear for me to complain to and a good advice giver. I cannot thank him enough for the friendship/love he has shown me in this time that I needed it. We both have shed tears and laughed till we hurt sharing stories of our lives. He had an unfathomable love for his kids and talked about them daily. He was so proud of all of them. I will miss you my friend, till we meet again. 💜
In the peace you've found, I imagine you surrounded by serenity, perhaps sitting by gentle waters or watching sunsets unfold. You left an indelible mark on our lives, and your love continues to guide us. Your heart was a sanctuary of forgiveness and generosity, always open to helping others. You were more than family – you were a beacon of kindness. Though you're no longer here, your presence remains vivid in every memory we shared. Your legacy lives on in us, and we'll carry your spirit with us wherever we go. Rest easy dear Friend
