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COLE CAMP - George Henry Stanford, Jr., 83, of Cole Camp, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on October 11, 1930, at San Francisco, California, a son of George H. and Earlva N. (Howell) Stanford, Sr.
At the age of 17, George enlisted in the United States Navy and retired at the age of 43 achieving the rank of Lt. Commander. He was stationed all over the world beginning with his enlistment in San Francisco, CA, on March 22, 1948. Stations of duty include Yokosuka, Japan; Skaggs Island, CA; Adak, AK; the sixth fleet on the USS Salem CA148 and the USS Des Moines CA 134; Imperial Beach, CA; Pensacola, FL; Iceland; Washington DC; the Philippine Islands; ending his Naval career on October 1, 1973, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The family then moved to Cole Camp, Missouri, where George raised cattle and other animals until 1987 when he decided to really retire. Since then he has enjoyed his grandchildren and traveling with his wife, Shirley. George and Shirley Parrish were married on July 12, 1952, in San Pablo, CA. This union was blessed with the gift of four children: Robin, Michele, Kirk, and Kimberley.
Besides his wife, he is survived by: three daughters, Robin Tremallo and her husband Alan of San Antonio, TX, Michele Thompson and her husband Robert of Lee's Summit, and Kimberley Stanford of Cole Camp; one son, Kirk Stanford and his wife Tara of Lee's Summit; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, Cole Camp, with Pastor Michael Cassidy officiating. Committal services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery, Higginsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Stanford
3 Entries
January 20, 2014
To the family: Saying good-bye must be the hardest thing in the world for you, and words seem like such little things compared to what all of you are going through. With deepest sympathy.
Kirk Stanford
January 16, 2014
Frank,
Thank you for the kind words. I have passed them on to my Mother and she thanks you.
Frank Geremia
January 16, 2014
Sorry to read of George's death. I was
stationed with George and remember him
well - who could forget him. A really
great guy. Always ready for a friendly
chat, a great sense of humor and a fine
shipmate! Never, ever saw him in a foul
mood - credit to the U.S. Navy and to
this world. My condolences to the family.
Frank Geremia,
Master Chief Petty Officer, USN, RET.
Napa, CA
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