Stan C. Stanley
1941 - 2016
Stan C. Stanley
1941 - 2016
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BORN
1941
DIED
2016
Stan Stanley Obituary
Stan was the sweetest man in the world. His signature was always: "How can I help you?"
Karl, you were the son he never had, and he was the dad you never had.
Michelle, Reesa, and Rhonda, his beautiful daughters. He was so proud of you and the fine young women you have become.
And his four grandchildren, he enjoyed seeing you grow up and had so much fun with all of you at the lake on Thunder and Lightning! And Reese, so proud you are an Eagle Scout.
Scouting was his hobby, but serving others was his full time affection.
He has left some very big footprints in Katy, Texas. There are 271 aspen walking sticks in the hands of many of you because you are an Eagle Scout.
His signature is on the shirts of thousands of boys and girls at Stanley Elementary, and he loved you, everyone. He was honored to have a school named Stan C. Stanley Elementary. And the Scout Troop 1103-his birthday: November 3.
The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example. Stan gifted many with an exemplary example of excellence in caring and loving others.
When God measures the greatness of an individual, he puts the tape measure around the heart. Go out now and be an example to all in what you say, in the way you live, in loving others, in leading your family … and be a person of integrity. Go and be an example to others that would make Stan so proud of you! The loving legend of Stan Stanley will live on through each of you.
Patsy Stanley and the family of Stan Stanley
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America or to Living Stones Church, Katy, Texas.
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Donna, Erin & Connor Lamb
April 3, 2016
Patsy, what a wonderful tribute to Stan and yourself we witnessed today. He touched so many people and made a permanent impact on both young and old. My son would not be an Eagle Scout if not for Stan. Thank you sharing him with all of us. We are forever grateful of your generosity.
Skeet and Kristy Smith
April 3, 2016
Dear Mrs. Stanley
We are thinking of you and wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow. Just know that you have a community of love that is here for you at SSE! My family has loved getting to know the both of you at church and up at the school. I have done the yearbook for the school the last 4 yrs. It has always amazed me how involved the two of you were. You would show up to everything from Eureka science to the 5th grade play. I loved capturing the love and excitement the children had whenever the two of you were there. True celebrities!! Please don't stop coming around! Mr. Stanley will always be remembered and the light that he spread to all of the children at SSE will be passed on for generations.
La Rue Chandler Lockwood
April 3, 2016
Dearest friend of many years Patsy Ruth and family, My heart breaks for you in the loss of your wonderful husband, Stan. Don and I are so sorry we did not get to meet him. He must have been a very special man to have captured your heart and to do so much fine work with the Boy Scouts. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
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Tom and Anita LaHouse
April 3, 2016
Patsy,
Tom and I were stunned and saddened to hear of Stan's passing. We are honored to have met such a kind, friendly man. You are in our prayers.
Craig & Denise Narum
April 3, 2016
One of my first meetings with Stan was when my company was considering using a sign for our building and sought his company's expertise. We mutually concluded that it wasn't really necessary but it was his integrity that was immediately apparent.
I was fortunate to work with Stan several times after that around the community and experienced more integrity and other great core values that he lived by. It was an honor watching him for a few years together on the Chamber of Commerce Board, being a partner with him during the Katy Courier newspaper venture, and Denise and I participating with him on several Eagle Scout Board of Reviews for our Troop 584. He always brought quality and a touch of class to everything he did.
Stan, you have positively touched so many people in so many different ways and will be missed. Your legacy will certainly live on.
April 3, 2016
Patsy, a life well lived leaves behind beautiful memories. You are fortunate to have many beautiful memories. My prayers have been with you and will continue.
Brenda Ritter, Weston Lakes, Texas
Pat Custer
April 3, 2016
Dear Patsy, I was saddened to hear of Stan's passing. He was a great man to work with kind, generous and compassionate. He will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to work with him.
Margo Van der Ahe
April 3, 2016
Dear Mrs. Stanley, I am deeply saddened by your loss. Mr. Stanley was a truly wonderful man and I remember how very kind and inspiring he was to me and everyone around him. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doyle & Kay Callender
April 2, 2016
Dear Patsy,
We keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Stan was an outstanding person that will be truly missed by so many that he touched. Wishing you love and comfort in the days ahead.
Mike Gilstrap
April 2, 2016
R.I.P. Stan. God will Bless you and your family for all that you did for your fellow man.
The Gilstrap's, Mike and Barbara
Pam & Steve Eakin
April 2, 2016
Patsy, Steve and I were so sad to hear about Stan. He was an amazing man and great role model for our community. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Ida Elder
April 2, 2016
Patsy,
We are so sorry to hear about Stan's passing. He was a great man and a great community person. His leadership and dedication will be greatly missed. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. Love to you all,
Don & Ida Faye Elder
Caroline Salak
April 2, 2016
Mr. Stanley had an amazing gift of making people feel welcome and inspired people to be their best. His visits to the school always put a smile on the kids' faces. It has been an honor to teach at Stanley Elementary and have my children be apart of the Stanley Stampede. May God bless his family.
Gary Lamb
April 1, 2016
Dear Patsy,
It was with great sorrow that we leaned of Stan's passing. His smile and passion will be sorely missed. It meant a lot to Connor and his family when Stan agreed to act as MC for his Court of Honor. Like so many other selfless acts, it wasn't something Stan had to do but something he did in service to others. And it was always a joy to see the two of you together; the love and affection you felt for each other was obvious. And, as we all know, behind every great man stands a great woman. God speed Stan on his journey to new life. We'll look forward to his welcoming smile and greeting when our time comes to enter Heaven's Gate. May God keep you and your family in your time of mourning.
Howard Hill
April 1, 2016
Patsy and the girls,
Stan was one of the finest United Methodist men and Scout/Scouter that God produced. It was an honor to know him, to serve with him and to laugh with him. I know he is with our God in heaven but my heart aches, as does the entire Stanley family. Please know that your family is being covered in prayer during the loss of Stan.
Hugs and prayers to all.
Cyndie Flanagan
April 1, 2016
Stan always had a warm smile, a gentle pat on the shoulder & an encouraging word to share. He inspired so many - - - both our youth and adults alike. To have known him was a treasure, to have been able to call him "friend" was a true blessing.
Hillary Wayne
April 1, 2016
Dear Mrs. Stanley and Family,
Mr. Stanley was such a blessing to us here at SSE. His visits were so welcome and looked forward to by all. He was a celebrity here and it was such a joy to see him with the kids. I will always remember how often he would tell us, the teachers, how proud he was of us! It is a blessing to have known him and to be part of Stanley Elementary! You are all in my prayers!
Love,
Hillary Wayne
April 1, 2016
Stan leaves such a wonderful legacy and beautiful memories for his family.
May God bless his family.
Gina Scherwitz
April 1, 2016
Mr. Stanley had a smile that could brighten anyone's day. His love for people, especially kids was evident to all. Our community, our school, and pack 1103 will sure miss him. Prayers for Patsy and all of his precious family.
Kelly Moseley
April 1, 2016
Mr. Stanley had such a positive influence on my kids! They loved him and will miss him very much. My son wears his Boy Scout shirt so proudly- Thank you Mr. Stanley for being the Eagle Scout he adores!
The Moseley Family
Anita Brown
April 1, 2016
Michelle, you and your family are in my prayers. Peace and Blessings to you all.
Tricia Garwood
April 1, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Waltman
April 1, 2016
Stan has left a legacy of caring and service to others in our community. His smile and heartfelt greeting each time I saw him lifted me up. We are better for having known Stan and will miss him greatly.
Natalie Nibling 4th grade
April 1, 2016
We are praying for peace, comfort and healing during this time for Patsy and family. He was at home with the kids here at Stanley and I will miss seeing their faces light up at the sight of him. Our deepest condolences.
Erika Edmond
April 1, 2016
Ado, Mr. Stanley "The Leader of the Band"
Urban legend notes that on the day the tallest tree in the forest falls- stillness subsumes creation to the forest edges.
When Giants fall, time stands equally as still.
With a broken heart, we bid ado to the tallest Stampeder of them all. A Giant of a man, whose commitment and connection to his community will endure forever.
We'll miss his hi-fives, the drop-ins, autographs on lunch boxes and word of wisdom. We'll miss his presence in our halls - but he'll be forever in our hearts.
Laying a Giant to rest is agonizing. Giants live with the unique ability to impact and influence others in incredible ways. It is that influence which survives them.
Another Giant before he passed away noted 'The Giants Creed' most simply, "Having eaten fruit, harvested from trees, grown from seeds I never planted; I spent my life planting seeds, that will grow trees, which will bear fruit- I'll never see harvested. That was the responsibility of my life's work".
Through the pain and darkness of this day - we shall rise, assembling to do the powerful work of planting more seeds. On these hallowed grounds, for generations to come- we will educate young minds, all in your name- Stan C. Stanley.
Stanley, stand, heads held hi- proud to serve as living legacy to the man, the Giant!
Mr. Stanley you will be greatly missed!
Erika Edmond
Stanley Elementary Assistant Principal
Janet Hammond
April 1, 2016
Stan made such a difference to so many. We will miss him dearly here at Stanley Elementary. My deepest condolences to his family.
Rick & Carla Lehrmann
April 1, 2016
Dearest Patsy and family, our hearts and prayers are with you as you reflect on the amazing life Stan led on this earth. You know better than anyone of his enormous love and honor and devotion to all those in his life. In so many ways he reminds me of my own father. In every area of his life he exemplified living and loving like Christ. We are honored to be among the many who have known and loved and received many, many hugs from your precious husband, father, grandfather, Stan Stanley. With heartfelt love, Rick and Carla Lehrmann
April 1, 2016
Patsy and Family, Our hearts are broken on the passing of Stan. It was such a joy to see him around the school. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. How the children loved seeing him. He is truly a man of honor. What a great man he was. We will miss him. May God bless you.
Roz LeRibeus
Lori McFarland
April 1, 2016
Mr. Stanley was such an inspiration. He led by example by his kind, positive, and generous spirit. He always stopped by the library at SSE to see how I was doing and to give me a hug. What a great privilege to have known him and be blessed by how he touched each and every person he came in contact with. My prayers are with Patsy and his family, may God bring you peace.
March 31, 2016
Stan was a great leader and mentor to so many young men and to so many people. He was such a wonderful influence and help mold several generations of fine young Scouts. We will always be forever grateful for all of the special things he did for the community of Katy and for our son, Blake.
Jerry and Carolyn Besselman
Joan Englander
March 31, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Stan's passing. He always had a smile and a greeting for everyone he met. I saw him as I was leaving work just before his hospitalization and got to catch a smile and a greeting from him as I was heading home. It made my day! Thank you for sharing him with his Scouting family. He will be missed.
March 31, 2016
Stan Stanley has seen the Glory of God; he has been born into eternal life. May God have mercy on his soul and comfort his family and all who miss him. Asking him to ever intercede for our country; that it once again be a holy and true United States as well as for the Scouts, that Scouting always give God glory.
Paul & Sylvia Valdez and our 4 Eagles; Katy, TX
Tony and Irene Pavlovsky
March 31, 2016
Our condolences to the family. He was a great leader and will be missed. May his memory be eternal.
Rich Eichler
March 31, 2016
Patsy and family- On behalf of the 50,000 scouts and 20,000 adult leaders in the Sam Houston Area Council, we send you our deepest sympathies. Stan impacted thousands of scouts of all ages and many of our leaders. He was the backbone of our Council and we will miss him. All of us are better scouts and scouters because of Stan's influence. Rich Eichler, SHAC Chairman of the Board.
Marilyn Frishman
March 31, 2016
Patsy and Family. David and I are truly saddened to hear of Stan's passing. He was a great man and we were privileged to call him friend. May God bless you all and keep you in this difficult time.
David and Marilyn Frishman
Tara Carthew
March 31, 2016
Our heart is with the Stanley family. Stanley was such a warm, gentle, amazing soul. He will be deeply missed by so many.
Mary Wiesner
March 31, 2016
Patsy, I am indeed saddened to hear of Stan's passing. I understand how you must be feeling at this time, I had the same experience just 2 years ago. I encourage you to focus on all the wonderful times you and Stan shared. Indeed there were many. May you feel God's loving arms giving the comfort that only He can give. Mary Wiesner
Ingrid and Andy Smith
March 31, 2016
Mrs. Stanley,
Our entire family is very sad to hear the news of Mr. Stanley's passing. We so wish we could be in Katy right now to pay our respects. Peter, Caroline and Carson all have such wonderful memories of Mr. Stanley from SSE and how kind and wonderful he was. He was a real hero for everyone at SSE. Andy and I send our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We miss you dearly.
March 31, 2016
Patsy,
Stan was my friend, mentor and encourager. I will truly miss him.
Stuart Schroeder, The Woodlands
Peggy Boyd
March 31, 2016
It was always a pleasure speaking with Stan and a lovely man to work with. Top Notch always! Our thoughts are with the family and prayers sent up for your strength.
Karen Gebauer
March 31, 2016
Patsy,
Tim and I are so sad at the passing of your husband and our dear friend Stan. His legacy will live on forever! He was a man of honor and filled with love and compassion for all. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. We love you! Karen and Tim Gebauer
Rebecca & Louis Blackmon
March 31, 2016
Patsy and all of Stan's family. Our sorrow cannot be expressed in words. We were truly honored to know and work with him. He was a mentor to so many, myself included. He will be greatly missed. God bless you and keep you.
Pam Magee
March 31, 2016
I know that God has taken home truly one of the greats! Stan was such a wonderfully dedicated person to his company and to God. I had the honor of meeting him through business, but Stan knew no stranger and quickly became one of those people that I enjoyed visiting with about God and our community coming together to serve God together. Parkway Fellowship will forever be reminded of Stan through his vision of signs and logos here at The Park. Our condolences to Patsy and all those who love him.
Nancy Roberts
March 31, 2016
Dear Stanley family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Stan was a great man and we have so much admiration for him and Patsy.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Nancy and Terry Roberts
Member of Holy Covenant Methodist Church
Katy, TX
Chris Stumpf
March 31, 2016
Patsy,
I'm so sorry about Stan! He was a true hero to many! To me he was like a father!! Heaven is a beautiful place and he is smiling down on all of us! God bless you and the girls! I am so proud to be one of Stan's boys! Chris S. Eagle '87 Troop 209.
Lupe Camargo
March 31, 2016
Dear Patsy,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Stan was a remarkable man and he will be greatly missed by many. May you find strength and comfort in the many wonderful memories that were made during his life.
Lupe Camargo
Gratzer family
March 31, 2016
Patsy, our hearts have been saddened by Stan's passing; yet they are full of the goodness that he bestowed upon others. Love to you and your family.
Tim Gebauer
March 31, 2016
Stan was a great man, good friend, and mentor in Boy Scouting to me. He was a humble man no matter how important he became from Scoutmaster to Regional Commissioner. I loved how he gave a personalized walking stick to every Eagle Scout who invited him to their Court of Honor. Also, he served our community in so many wonderful ways. He will truly be missed by all of us and my condolences to his family.
Carmen Valderrama
March 31, 2016
Dear Patsy and family, My heartfelt condolences. You and your family remain in our prayers. May God's grace and peace be upon you all until you are reunited with your beloved Stan, and may your shared memories carry you through. A wonderful man who exuded kindness and generosity of time and spirit, and who truly exemplified the word "gentleman" will be missed and his legacy will continue for many years to come. May God bless you all. Hugs
Stephen Stakemiller
March 31, 2016
There are no superlatives strong enough for such a warm gentleman, friend & fellow Scouter. He could relate to all, and all of us could relate to him. I will miss him.
Melissa Moyer
March 31, 2016
I had the privledge to work at SSE for five years and get to know Mr. Stanley. He was an amazing man who always had what was best for kids front and center! He will truly be missed!
Julie Spier
March 31, 2016
Patsy,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Stan was such a role model and blessing to my whole family. Not just in Scouting but as a Man of God who had a servant leader's heart. All of us who have been touched and blessed to know Stan have lost a great friend, role model and Scouter. He has left his legacy in his family, all of us and the countless scouts he has touched himself and through all of those that served with him. Love Julie, Derek and the Spier Family
Brownie & Tom Shott
March 31, 2016
Patsy and family...it's difficult to wrap our minds around the fact that we won't be running into Stan all over Katy enjoying his wonderful smile and the kind words he always had to offer. He was the perfect gentleman with the biggest heart. If you looked up serving others in the dictionary, I'm sure his picture would be the definition. We will miss him terribly as will our community. He will live on in all his good works. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 31, 2016
I am sure that God needed him more than we did. There must have been an opening in heaven for a really good God fearing, loving, caring man. That leaves a huge hole here on earth. Everyone who knew Stan is sad today, but at the same time happy that he is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patsy and the children. I'm giving Patsy a big old "Yellow Rock" hug. We love you. Jim & Lydia Gipson, Tyler,TX
Marshall Kramer
March 31, 2016
Stan was truly a gentleman that I was proud to know. Always greeted everyone with a warm and endearing smile. We will miss you.
Katyna Reyes and Family
March 31, 2016
Dear Patsy, may care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.May God give him eternal rest.
John 14 1:2
March 31, 2016
Words cannot express how saddened we are to lose Stan. He was an exceptional man; and One of a kind. I know the good Lord is proud of him, and all he accomplished; and his legacy will endure. We have NEVER met someone who has touched so many lives so positively; and his Was a life so well lived. Please accept our sympathies for your loss, and God Bless the Stanley family.
Bob and Dorie Weaver, Katy TX
March 31, 2016
Patsy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We were so sorry and pained to hear of Stan's passing. We sincerely loved Stan very much as did the entire Katy community. Children adored him, adults admired him and Stan was the spark that has kept the Katy flame glowing ever so brightly. He has left a tremendous legacy and will be tremendously missed.
Peter and Darlene McElwain
Wendell & Elnita Ridgway
March 31, 2016
Patsy,
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Stan's passing. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love & prayers.
Christie Whitbeck
March 30, 2016
You were an amazing role model to children and adults. I always admired you and appreciate all you did for my students over the years. Your words of encouragement and kindness to me will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. God Bless you.
Karen Stancik
March 30, 2016
A life well lived, our most outstanding friend has gone home. Rest well, Stan; your legacy will continue to impact many for years ahead!
Randy Hoenig
March 30, 2016
So sorry to lose such a great scout. Baden Powell has a new scout at the campsite.
Newell Cheatheam
March 30, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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