Longview, Washington
1983 - 2010
Lifelong Longview resident Bartley Devlin Stanley, 26, passed away April 25, 2010, at home.
He was born Dec. 2, 1983, in Longview, to Lori Rose and Rick Stanley, and attended Longview schools.
Bart was a member of the Blue Clan of the Cherokee Tribe. He was proud of his Native American Heritage and learned the culture from his late grandma, Clara Stanley, also known as "Rustling Leaves". She gave Bart the native name "Gentle Bear".
He worked for his family as a commercial fisherman in Alaska for several years. Recently, he enjoyed learning construction while building his dad's beach house. He had a need for speed while enjoying snowboarding, dirt bikes and quad riding. Bart loved hanging with friends and family, adopting new family members along the way.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Rick and Debbie Stanley of Longview; his mother, Lori Rose of Longview; his grandma, June Rose of Longview; two brothers, Scott Stanley and Chris Moon (Kim Morrison), both of Longview; a sister, Kelsey Lee McWhorter of La Center, Wash.; two nieces, Sinea Stanley and Amber Rolfe; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Contributions may be made in Bart Stanley's name to Cowlitz County Juvenile Dept./Youth & Family Link, 1725 1st Ave. Longview, WA 98632.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
Lori,
It's been a long time since I've talked to you, I just found out and I'm so sorry. I know you must be devastated. Even though I've been an absent friend, You can still count on me for anything you need. Love you. Chris and Rick, my condolenses to you as well.
Shawn Callahan
January 01, 2011 | Vancouver, WA
Bart..
I miss you so, the beach isn't the same without you and it never will be. I remember our Bart-Trap we dug in the sand, waiting for you to jump your quad over the bank. I love you Bart, you will always be in my heart! Rest in Peace.
Brianne Larson
November 15, 2010 | Longview, WA
Oh, Bart....I will miss all the fun we had in Dana Brown's drama class back in high school. No matter what, you always had a smile, and could ALWAYS make me laugh, even when I didn't want to....I will miss you....
Neika O'Mara
July 01, 2010 | Salkum, WA
Bartman.....with each month that passes, you still weigh on my mind. You are someone special. I hope you and my dad are there looking over me, watching out for me and my daugther. You are deep in my thoughts and in my heart today, yesterday and tommorrow.
margie humphrey
June 29, 2010 | Tualatin, OR
Rick and Lori I am so very sorry for loss.I remember that little toe head playing with Sinea when she was two,he was so patient and loving to her and alway had a big smile on that beautiful face!!!I'm sure Grandma Clara is taking good care of him.God Bless you all.Patti Polacek
Patti Polacek
June 14, 2010 | Kelso, WA
...I was deeply sadden by the tragic news of Bart's passing. My sincere sympathy to Lori, June, Shawn, Toby, Robin and the entire Rose / Stanley families~
...sandy everman
May 16, 2010 | Cathlamet, WA
ill always remeber the good times bartman...i love ya!
Sarah Carnine
May 05, 2010 | Puyallup, WA
My thoughts and prayers will be with you all everyday. Bart always had a hug and HUGE SMILE for me when i saw him.I love you all and if you need anything please call. (i will miss his hugs and smile)
Peni
Peni
May 05, 2010 | Longview, WA
Bart, I'm always gonna miss you. I remember the first time we met. You told me that I was the Coolest "Rose" You knew, because I spelled my name with a "z". I dont know why you had to go... I miss you.
Roze Kirkpatrick
May 04, 2010 | Longview, WI