STAN R. BUCK, 52, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at his home after an 18 month courageous battle with a brain tumor. Born in Muncie, Ind., he graduated from Muncie North Side High School. He was an Emens Scholar at Ball State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Economics. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Oral Roberts University and his Doctorate of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. In 1987, he became the founding pastor of Sonrise Church. A week prior to his death, he was honored by the Sonrise Community for 25 years of faithful service. Camp Adventure is where Stan received his call to ministry as a camper. He loved attending camp and spent many summers directing camps for the United Methodist Church. He was loved by the youth and children of Sonrise Church and will always be remembered for the exciting chapel services he led for the Sonrise preschool. He participated in mission work in Kenya, Burma, and Haiti, serving as a board member of Jesus in Haiti. He was gifted in leadership and served on many boards and committees. Some of these included Conference Church Development Committee, Conference Camp Board, and Vice President of the Fort Wayne District Church Builders. He was also part of the Church Planter Assessment Team for the United Brethren and Missionary Church. He also served as a board member for Stop the Madness (Values Based Initiative), One-Church, One-Offender, Leadership Fort Wayne, and Greater Fort Wayne Association of Evangelicals. He has mentored many pastors through his coaching network called Windsights Consulting. He has taught classes for Taylor University, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University and the Pastoral Leadership Institute. He loved to play basketball and was a former coach for AGBL and former Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Homestead High School. He treasured time spent with his family at Lake Wawasee and was an avid sailor. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Kathleen; daughters, Stephanie (Kyle) Thomas of Denver, Colo. and Ashley (Justin) Waterson of Fort Wayne; father, Charles Buck of Portland, Ind.; mother, Lucille Harris of Muncie, Ind.; brothers, Jeff (Debbie) Buck of Fort Wayne and Mark (Kathy) Buck of Indianapolis, Ind.; and his toy poodle, Quincy. His first grandchild, Baby Thomas, is due to deliver on Dec. 12, 2012. A funeral service celebrating the life of Stan is 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road. Calling is from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 and from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Sonrise Church, 10125 Illinois Road. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made through Sonrise Church, www.sonrisechurch.info, for the Stan Buck Life Change Fund, Epworth Forest Christian Camp, Visiting Nurse & Hospice, or Cancer Services. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com
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God has brought memories and thoughts of this magnificent Godly servant, Stan Buck, recently. I was reminded that I owe so much of my Christianity to Stan. He spent many hours discipling, teaching, sharing life, trusting, encouraging, loving me. Thank you Lord for Stans time here on earth and the difference he made/makes in my life and only You know how others!
Rich Quintano
Friend
November 14, 2023
Even though 8 years have gone by memories of our time together are still alive. Always with admiration and love at the time you took to mentor me. Your impact for the kingdom will be felt for all eternity. God bless.
Richard Quintano
Friend
November 15, 2020
What a remarkable man. He loved and led with great strength and tenderness. His smile when he spoke of his family was simply delightful. Thinking of you Kathy, Stephanie and Ashley with prayer as you walk the difficult and dear-to Jesus journey of grief.
Susan Kanpol
November 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy Grogloth-Brown
November 27, 2012
I am saddened to of heard of the passing of Pastor Stan. I had the privilege of working with Pastor Stan as a wedding coordinator. He was such a passionate, caring individual and I have been blessed to have met him. He will greatly missed. My prayers to the Buck family as you start your healing process.
Linda C
November 26, 2012
You all have been a big part of our lives. Thank you for our many blessing in the last 25 years.
Stan married us in Sept. 2009 ,what a beautiful day. It was all we dreamed of & more.
What a Godly man Stan was. He touched so many lives. He will be missed.
What a joy it was to praise God at the 25th anniv. of the church.It was a powerful time. One we all will never forget.
Kathy & family, our prayers are with you in the days & months ahead.
In Christ,
Roger & Susn Wolff
Roger & Susan Wolff
November 26, 2012
The world has lost a great brother and leader in Christ but our loss is heaven's gain.
Richard Quintano
November 24, 2012
Warm memories, though I have few, leave me to reminisce that I was honored to meet you!
Manda Puttock
November 24, 2012
Stan had a heart for all people, lived a great life with his priorities in order, "ran in such a way as to win the prize" and finished strong. The way he lived was an inspiration to all of us along with his courage and love for his family. He was a great man who now continues his walk stride for stride with his King. It was our privilege to know him. We ask God's blessing on Kathy and his family thru this difficult time.
Dave & Lynda Nelson
November 23, 2012
I am sad that Paster Stan was called home.I will miss his teaching and that he was easy to approach and talk to.
Bobie King
November 21, 2012
Stan always took the time to talk with me at church and would always ask how my Mom was doing.
I've been blessed to know such a kind, caring man and his family.
Kathy, Stephanie, Ashley and family, may God continue to wrap you in His peace and comfort.
Sincerely, Kathy Beltz
Kathy Beltz
November 21, 2012
Each person Pastor Stan touched will be forever influenced with the positive and loving reach that was Stan. His life made and will continue to make a difference!
Dennis Kutzner
November 21, 2012
I enjoyed attending your church services several times w/ my son, Jeremy Woodall. I am deeply saddened by this awful loss. I pray for the family, the congregation, and especially for baby Thomas that he will grow up to be a godly and fervent man like his grandpa.
Beverly Hughes
November 21, 2012
Dear Kathy, Stephanie and Ashley, my prayers are with you in this time of grief. I will miss time with Stan at conference and the occasional trip to Wawasee. I have wonderful memories and still consider many at Sonrise close friends. I am grateful for the opportunities Stan gave me and the example of Jesus Christ he was to the church and community. I am grateful that this is not the end and one day I will see my brother in Christ again. There is grief now but joy will come in the morning.
Lee Campbell
November 21, 2012
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. May Jesus continue to hold you and yours tightly in His comforting arms. TreAnn Smith.
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace. I only met you a couple of times but I enjoyed everyone of your services. Thank you for being a great spiritual leader.
Mary Newell
November 21, 2012
Kathy, so sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Judy Briles
November 20, 2012
A great man was called home. He will be missed by many. I didn't know him personally, but I did get to know him by his online connection. He was a man who had the most amazing faith and total trust in our God. After reading his obituary, he touched so many lives. Prayers for all the family and friends who will have a void in their heart because this man is gone. May the thought and image of him entering his Heavenly Home be your strength. I'm sure God was standing there with open arms and saying, Come to Me my faithful servant:)))) God bless you all:)
Teresa Jonak
November 20, 2012
We traveled the world together and now you are traveling the heavens. Missing my Burma "roomie"
Greg Nowak
November 20, 2012
My prayers are with the family. Pastor Stan was a huge mentor and supporter of my daughter at Camp Adventure, and Impact 2818. I am extremely thankful for his vision, his prayers, and his support of her for her 6+ year camping ministry. I know he lead and served many young people. To God be the glory!!
Karla Barnum
November 20, 2012
You have graduated unto the higher level. Rest in peace and Bless his family.
Bob & Marie Bailey
November 20, 2012
I am so sorry for Stan's passing. He will be missed on earth and welcomed in to Heaven. During my time at Indiana Wesleyan, I had the distinct honor of being a part of his teachings. God Bless to Stan and his family.
Jim Ham
November 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when he and his wife and small girls came to the College and asked for people to call people in the phone book to invite them to come to the new church that was starting. I was one of the callers. Heaven, once again, is sweeter by the day. I will be praying for the family and church family as all adjust to a "new normal"
Shellie Kale-Burden
November 20, 2012
Lots of love and prayers go out to the Buck family. Stan impacted my family from the beginning. He will be very missed.
Paige Fineout
November 20, 2012
We continue holding you in our hearts. Juanita and Tania Kuhn
November 20, 2012
Prayers and Sympathy to the Stan Buck Family. Also to his parishoners who loved him and love Him. Although Stan's voice is quiet, his spirit will be with you always. Well done my good and faithful servant.
Sarah Humphrey and Family, Kurt, Kris, Ed and Connie nee Myers, and Rick.
Sarah Humphrey
November 20, 2012
Stan was a good Man of God, A good husband and father. Rest now my old friend. Tony Poe
November 20, 2012
Stan was one of my students at Northside High School. He had a definite way about him, an ability to lead as evidenced by his high school politics of being a class officer. And to which I have a very fond smile and memory: It was his senior class (and I believe under his leadership) that removed the clappers from the passing bells and held them for ransom! It was probably the most clever senior prank ever! And as I say this, I hope that you will have a smile and memory to share to lighten everyone's sorrow. He is now with God and has no more pain. My most sincere sympathy is extended to all of his family and close friends.
Kay Rankin
November 20, 2012
i feel like it was a priviledge to walk this path with you all through Deanna Greenes posts. I lost my mom to cancer and it is a very difficult path to have to travel,,, you all have been and will continue to be in our prayers in the coming days as you begin a new normal with this man no longer physically in your lives. as i watched him go through being ill every day,, it gave me strength to stay connected to God in the midst of my daily pain i deal with,, know his death was not in vain,,, many lives wtih forever be changed because of him.
Deb
November 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debi Carver
November 20, 2012
Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers. Stan was an awesome man.
Diana Shenefield
November 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of Stan's death. He was a great guy even back in 1978 when we both graduated from Northside. He has touched so many lives. May the memories give you comfort in this difficult tme.
Kristin LaPlante
November 20, 2012
Dear Buck Family,
While I never had the chance to meet Pastor Buck, I have heard nothing but good things about him. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. I pray God brings you peace and comfort.
Andrea Watson
November 20, 2012
I have fond memories of Stan leading my camping experience at Camp Lakewood and later when I served as a camp counselor at Lakewood. Keeping you and your family wrapped in prayer during this difficult time.
Rebecca (Arthur) Kaverman
November 20, 2012
He was a great coach and an inspiration to me.
Nikki Wilson
November 20, 2012
Kathy and family,
We love all of you and pray for your comfort. Stan was our mentor for 25 years, and we will miss him greatly.
In Christian love, Leon and MaryEllen Dolby
Leon and MaryEllen Dolby
November 20, 2012
Went to Northside when Stan was there. Sorry to hear the sad news. Praying for his family. Sincerely, Tony Upchurch.
November 20, 2012
Dear Fausnaugh and Buck Family - My heart grieves for you and the absence of a wonderful man. The whole world should have known him. Tom joins me in sending warmest thoughts and prayers your way.
Pam & Tom Hundley
November 20, 2012
Stan was in the youth group that Michael Hoover and I led at Gethsemane UMC. He was always on fire for the Lord. Actually we loved his parents, his brothers too. Stan left a wake of glory for Him and an inheritance of heavenly riches. He will be missed.
Charlene Hoover
November 20, 2012
Stan and I went to high school together. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with your family today and in the days ahead.
Mary Black
November 20, 2012
Kathy, our family doesn't know you well. We have only said hi a few times. As a family we started attending Sonrise almost 2 1/2 years ago. Our daughter Sierra (the youngest of 3 girls) was in pre-school last year and the year before and loved every minute that they had Chapel with Pastor Stan. Our girls & I have been praying for Pastor Stan & your family every day for 18 months and we will continue to pray for Grand baby T and your family.
Tricia Guadnola
November 20, 2012
We are working to understand God's plan for Stan as we recently learned of his courageous battle. Stan touched our family's lives by faithfully leading us and dedicating our children to the Lord. We are humbled by his life and all that he gave and loved. There is no doubt he received God's praise. Bless you Kathy, girls, son-in-laws, and baby Thomas.
Mike Talaga Family
November 20, 2012
To Kathy and family- You and Stan started Sonrise the year Jeff and I got married. It was our first church as a married couple. Stan baptized our son and was a kind, good man. Our prayers are with you all and we celebrate Stan's ulitmate healing. Jeff and Cathy Paschen
Cathy Paschen
November 19, 2012
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