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Howard Stansberry Obituary
Riley was born on July 7, 1948, in Evansville, Ind. He was retired from CSX Railroad. Riley enjoyed spending time at his home at Barkley Lake, where he enjoyed fishing with his best friend, Larry and boating with his family. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play sports.
He is survived by wife of 40 years, Edd Marie (Roland), Evansville, Ind.; daughters, Shawn M. Brown (Jeffrey), Mt. Vernon, Ind., Emily S. Fehrenbacher (Marc), Mt. Vernon, Ind. and Ashley L. Bateman (Jeremie), Evansville, Ind.; mother, Meraloyd (Edmonson) Stansberry, Evansville, Ind., sister, Jane Ann Wells (Ron), Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren, Madison and Nickolas Brown, Hannah, Sophia and Aiden Fehrenbacher and Parker Bateman; sisters-in-law, Mary McClusky (Larry), Eddyville, Ky., Stella Laffoon, Evansville, Ind., Florence Glazebrook (James), Morganfield, Ky. and Ann Market, Sebree, Ky. Also surviving are aunts; uncles; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Riley was preceded in death by his father, Howard "Woody" Stansberry.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 S. St. Philip Road, Mt. Vernon, Ind., with Father Thomas J. Kessler officiating.
Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friends may also visit from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Deaconess Hospice staff, especially Lori and Nancy, for all of their special care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Stansberry
March 17, 2011
Stansberry family, I am praying for each of you and hoping GOD gives you the healing power during your time of loss. Only if we had a little view of the welcoming committee, you know there is a celebration. Granny, Uncle Charlie and my parents and other family members are celebrating together.....Love ya'll Margaret Alvey Coomes / Mark Alvey and families
March 17, 2011
Ashley,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad!
Ellen (Brenner) Haefling
Patti Campbell
March 15, 2011
Eddy & children,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fun memories of our softball wives weekends. So much fun. I will keep you in my prayers. Barrel will be missed.
Patti Campbell
Bob Tackett
March 15, 2011
Ed Marie
Sorry to hear about Riley.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Rebecca (Meyers) Southard
March 14, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all of you. Riley will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Barrett
March 14, 2011
I was friendly with Riley in High School. He was always such a fun loving person. I will always remember the football game when he kicked a field goal on top of the roof of Bosse Field. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and his many friends
Jim Barrett
Cheryl Graves
March 14, 2011
Emily:
I met your dad at the EJFL football games and he was so friendly. He always spoke highly of Scott. Your family is in our prayers.
Your Sister in Christ:
Cheryl Graves
Jim Barrett
March 14, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Riley's passing. We were friends in High School. I will never forget him licking a field goal on top of the roof at Bosse Field. Always a humorous disposition. So sorry for the the family and all of his many friends' loss
Jim Barret
March 14, 2011
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment & Infusion Staff
Emily Fehrenbacher
March 14, 2011
Dad, Although we lost you 4 months ago, you fought so hard. I am honored to have gotten to take care of you at home for those 4 months. My kids will miss you dearly, but will cherish all the memories of the fun they had with you. I will miss you calling everyday and our Wednesday lunches. Love you very much!!! Until we meet again....
Emily (Stansberry) Fehrenbacher
Tom Huffine
March 13, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss of Riley. Dear classmate North High School 1967. My God watch over your family.
Susan Rech Wilcox Wilcox
March 13, 2011
Sorry to hear Riley has left us. What a fun classmate he always was. Thanks to Mike Majors for passing this along
SUSAN
Rech/ Wilcox-Salt Lake City
Lori Reynolds LPN
March 13, 2011
It was an honor to care for Riley and to get to know all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lori LPN
Karen (Schefer) Niehaus
March 13, 2011
To Riley's wife and family: I remember Riley from our high school days. He was a nice person. I know you will miss him greatly! May you be comforted at this difficult time. As hard as it is, I hope you can concentrate on all the positive from your relationships with Riley. Celebrate his life. May you find peace in the days ahead!
Jeff Smith
March 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Ann Dill
March 12, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all of you. My prayers are with you all.Barbara Ann and David 5945 Candytuft Place Land O Lakes,Fl 34639
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