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Arica Ahlvers Obituary

Arica Noel Ahlvers Arica Noel Ahlvers, 28, Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. Arica was born May 1, 1988, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Todd and Beth Cooper Shepard. The family moved to the Rossville area when Arica was in second grade. She graduated from Rossville High School in 2006. Arica had a love for all sports and was a three time All-American in volleyball at Emporia State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing and was an account manager for hibu. Arica and Cole Michael Ahlvers were united in marriage on August 20, 2011, and are the proud parents of Collins Ray Ahlvers. Arica was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister and friend, but most of all a loving and devoted mother. Arica loved life and wanted to have fun but she also wanted everyone around her to have fun as well. It was always about the people around her. Arica was carefree and confident, had a heartfelt, contagious laugh and a beautiful smile made even more so when she looked at Collins. Grateful to have shared Arica s life are her husband, Cole and daughter, Collins; her parents, Todd and Beth Shepard; twin sister, Ashley Spahn; brother, Justin Shepard; grandmother, Ada Bishop; father-in-law and mother-in-law Keith and Patricia Ahlvers; Cole s grandparents, Dianne Ahlvers and Grant and Barbara Speaks; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jamie, Whitney and Wade Ahlvers and Matthew Spahn; and many other family and friends. Arica was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Marilynn Shepard, Floyd Bishop and Raymond Ahlvers. There will be a Memorial Service for Arica at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church, 25th and Wanamaker. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Collins Ray Ahlvers Fund at any Capital City Bank in Topeka or Lawrence. Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Arica Noel Ahlvers

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2017.

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Collins

May 14, 2025

I miss you so much mom I wish you were here love Collins

Roger and Marilyn Vickery

February 28, 2017

Shepard family,please know we share in your sadness,God bless and hope you have comfort in knowing our soul's are with God forever.Blessings to all of the family.

D Lightfoot

February 27, 2017

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, They will be missed. May you come to understand Death was never God's original plan for mankind. However due to the disobedience of one man (Adam) we all inherited sin and death. (Romans 5:12). Lovingly Our Creator extends to us once again everlasting life as found at John 17:3. This will be accomplished by means of his Kingdom in which we pray for in the Lord's Prayer. @ ( Mat.6:10 ).

D Lightfoot

February 27, 2017

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, They will be missed. May you come to understand Death was never God's original plan for mankind. However due to the disobedience of one man (Adam) we all inherited sin and death. (Romans 5:12). Lovingly Our Creator extends to us once again everlasting life as found at John 17:3. This will be accomplished by means of his Kingdom in which we pray for in the Lord's Prayer. @ ( Mat.6:10 ).

Suzie & Dan Oakes

February 19, 2017

Beth & Todd- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless.

Suzy & Michael Scherr

February 18, 2017

To the Shepard and Ahlvers families,
Our deepest sympathies are with you all. We were fortunate to have met Arica. She was a ray of sunshine and had a special charming personality. We will always remember her glowing smile.

Brenda Cooper

February 16, 2017

My heart is broken for you all,my thoughts and prayers are with you!

February 15, 2017

Cole, Collins and family, I am at a loss for words. Still trying to wrap my head around this. Arica was such a breathe of fresh air. Such a beautiful person inside and out. And When Collins came into your world that is when I saw her true colors. Her whole heart and soul was so full of love for your little family. I pray it will grow and flourish and We will keep her memory alive, for you Cole and for Collins. Much love and light your way. We will be with you every step of the way! We love you, Kris and Tom Devlin

Nila Miller

February 15, 2017

My sincere thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I didn't know Arica but I knew the Ahlvers family when I lived at Frankfort. God Bless you all.

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bill werner

February 15, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends.

Janet Mitchell

February 15, 2017

Dear Wade, You are in my thoughts and prayers as you maneuver through this minefield of the heart. Your grief and sadness must be overwhelming. You have my deepest sympathy. Please let us know at Robinson if there is anything we can do for you. Sincerely, Janet Mitchell, Counselor, Robinson Middle School

Darryl & Margie Olson

February 15, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Darryl & Margie Olson

Betty

February 15, 2017

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one . May the love of God , ffamily and friends help you at this sad time. Jon 3:16.

Lori , Jeff Templer

February 15, 2017

Beth and Todd , No words can describe how we felt at the news of Arica passing.10 years in the same town on the same courts and watching all of that class grow into the adults they are was such a blessing.She will be soo missed. You all will be in our prayers.....

Susan Rhule

February 14, 2017

Beth--I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you & your family during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

February 14, 2017

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you.

Merlin Davidovic

February 14, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.

Gloria Williams

February 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Arika was a special buddy to Hallie when Josey was watching her a couple summers. Arika was sunshine to everyone around her. God bless as you deal with your loss.

Ed Reece

February 14, 2017

Todd and Beth,
I send my prayers for your loss of a lovely and successful baby.
God must need her more than her loving family. I am so sorry for all of you.
Ed

Layne (Sanders) Street

February 14, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry to hear of Arica's passing.

Steve and Nancy Gleason

February 14, 2017

prayers for you and your family

February 14, 2017

So young. I am so sorry..
You are in my heart and my prayers.
Always-julie

February 14, 2017

Beth and family,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweet daughter. You and your family are in our prayers.

Scott, Angela, Becca and Tyler Sage

Roberta Davenport

February 14, 2017

I don't know your daughter or family but I saw this and it made me cry I still am. I don't know how she died but im sorry for your loss and life's so short more so for oothes of some unknown reason. My thoughts are there about her and your family and I will say a prayer for your loss and pain .
God bless.

February 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Arica's smile and infectious personality are memories to be cherished.

Vickie & Mike Manns

Jaime Baumchen

February 14, 2017

Shepard and Ahlvers families:
I am so sorry for the loss of Arica. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Rochelle Tramp

February 14, 2017

Todd & Beth,
Our hearts break for you and your family. Sending prayers and love your way and know we are thinking of you.
Love, Rochelle & Todd

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Ian Poole

February 14, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.

Brad & Sherri Pollman

February 14, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. We can't even find the right words to express how heavy our hearts are with sorrow. Watching her grow from a little girl, to watching her on the volleyball court, to a bright, wonderful woman, daughter, wife, and mother has been a blessing for us. May God wrap his arms around all of you and hold you tight in this time of grief.
All our prayers and love-

Ed Eller

February 14, 2017

Sincere condolences to Todd, Beth and family, and special blessings for Collins.

Laureen Bryant

February 14, 2017

To Arica's family:

I didn't know Arica or Ashley personally but I graduated from Rossville High in 1979. When I moved back to Topeka in 2003, I started watching RHS sports particularly Volleyball and became aware of the fact that Arica and Ashley were great athletes. I followed their high school careers and then their college careers with Arica at ESU and Ashley at Washburn. I was truly crushed when I read on Facebook of Arica's passing and was so concerned about her husband and daughter but also of the family. Please accept my sympathy at this time and know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Laureen "Rene" DeBacker Bryant

February 14, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please find comfort in God and his word the bible at 2nd Corthians 1 : 3-5

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