L. Stanley Zielinski

My late husband, Dave, and I met Stan when he came to the University of Alaska as a Resident Advisor at the time when my husband was head of student housing. Dave once got to go on an extended hot air balloon ride with Stan, and it was a marvelous experience which he remembered for the rest of his life. And during the summer of 1967, Dave's youngest brother got to go up in the balloon when Stan offered brief ascensions at what was then Alaskaland, an experience that he has never forgotten. ...

Stan zielinskk was a giant of a man. Fairbanks is a better place because of him. I had organized several "Art In Action" experiences in the school. I remember so well our first one at the thorn nerve University Park School when Stan, Bill Berry, Marcia Romick, Margaret Boyd and a glass blower from the University demonstrated their artistic talents in their `stations´ in the large multi-purpose room. All these artist gave their time to inspire the children - and the adults who had never...

I cannot phathom a Fairbanks world without Stan in it. We lost a great man. My heart hurts for Marge and their family.

An amazing neighbor always brought a smile when I saw him he will always be remembered as a kind man. Jeff and Gena barney

I met Stan through the Flying Lions. A nicer or more giving man you'll never met. I helped crew his balloon on several occasions. Condolences to Marge and all the family.

Blue Skies - My Hot Air Balloon Brother - Say "HI" to Glen Hackney up there!