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Rick Stillion Obituary
59, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on March 14, 2015. Rick was a native Arizonan, graduate of Tolleson High School and Arizona State University. After many years with the AZ Dept of Agriculture, he worked as a safety consultant across the state. Rick spent the last 35 years as a high school and youth football referee and served as a mentor to many incoming officials. He is deeply missed by his wife, Suzanne, son Ryan, daughter Jessica (Bryan), grandchildren McKayla, Bailey and Colton, mother Evelyn Stillion, brothers Charles (Marilee), Mark (Diane), sister Karen Baker (Devon) and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10 am at Palmcroft Baptist Church located at 15825 N. 35th Avenue in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate in Rick's name to Samaritan's Purse or Pop Warner Arizona.
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JOHN EAGER
March 15, 2024
You have not been forgotten my friend.
John Eager
March 30, 2015
I did not know Rick through the sports world, nor at work, but I did get to know him quite well on the morning express bus #587 going to downtown Phoenix. Sometimes we would even catch the same bus home. We had lots of conversations about the early days in the valley and how it has changed. He was a great person and I know that his family and other close friends will be missing him greatly. I did not know that he was gone until I read the article in the paper by Scott Bordow. It really showed what he was all about and the impact that he had made on high school sports. He will truly be missed. My prayers and positive thoughts go out to his family. RIP Rick.
Ray Lindquist
March 29, 2015
My condolences to the Rick's family.
I had the pleasure of working at the AZ Dept of Agriculture at the same time as Rick. He will be missed.
James Joslin
March 26, 2015
Rick was a wonderful man -full of love and acceptance of others. He will be missed by his loving family. I shall remember him for his acceptance of me and his kindness and helpfulness.
Penny Baker
March 21, 2015
My condolences and prayers are offered. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
John Nelson
March 21, 2015
I am saddened at Rick's passing, He was a mentor to me in the AZFOA and AIA Football, and I will not forget what he did for youth and High School sports.
Sandy Lopez
March 20, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Stillion family. We knew Rick through Pop Warner Football, he was a great guy. Wishing you all God's peace.
Jim and Sandy Lopez
Jim Lindsey
March 20, 2015
Such sad news our hearts go out to Rick's family and his close officiating friends on the Arizona Girls Lacrosse Association. We had the pleasure of knowing Rick during our time as a coach, as an AGLA board member, and as a parent. During the many lacrosse games he officiated, he always looked out for the safety of our players and to use opportunities to teach and grow the game of lacrosse. He will be missed.
Jim & Lisa Lindsey
Stacey Hicks
March 20, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of us losing a good man such as Rick. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the AzFOA board for many years and he always listened and had what was best for the youth in mind when he spoke up. My thoughts go out to Rick's family, friends and officiating brothers during this difficult time.
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