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William David Stanley M.D.

Bakersfield, California

1950 - 2008

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"World's Best Dad" Bill was born December 11, 1950 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and left us too soon on January 31, 2008 in Bakersfield, CA. Bill's life passions were his family and the practice of medicine. The educational processes at UCLA and Georgetown University enabled him to realize his...

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I am still in shock as I opened the letter today to learn of Dr. Stanley's passing. It was only 2 months ago that I was in his office, listening to his advice and talking to him about my past year. I faithfully saw Dr. Stanley yearly since 1984. I will truely miss him. He was an incredible doctor. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and children and his wonderful office staff. Thank you Dr. Stanley, I will see you again some day....

Wow, I just got the letter in the mail today. I hadn't seen Dr. Stanley in a few months, and was wondering why my prescription hadn't been refilled yet. I am just in shock and sadness! Dr. Stanley has seen me through some very happy and devastating times, and I always enjoyed his sweet (absentminded) personality. Not to mention the fact that he has helped me as no other OBGYN ever has; I only wish I had found him sooner! My heart goes out to his wife and kids and employees; know that he...

I'm certain the Dr. Stanley was the only OB/GYN that I looked forward to going to once a year. He made you feel as though he remembered every detail of your life even if it had been forever. He is missed. He was the only doctor who ever told me that I could get a hold of him no matter what day or what hour if I had an emergency. Sending blissful
prayers to his family, office staff, and other patients who miss him as much as I do.

Dr. Stanley was a truly kind and sweet man. I was a patient of his and just learned of his passing. All I can say is that I always felt very comfortable and well cared for. (And it's pretty tough to be comfortable at that kind of doctor's visit.) He would answer any question related to health, and always had such a kind demeanor. The last thing I remember was him getting excited for me when I told him I'd be having kids in a year. He had a wonderful bedside manner and was a great person.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Stanley family. I have been a patient of Dr. Stanley's since 1988, and have only the greatest admiration and respect for him as a doctor and friend. He made you feel like you were his only patient and took what ever time was needed to listen. We were out of town when the notices came out, and when I read Sunday's paper, and saw that someone was taking over his practice and that he had passed, I was stunned. He will be greatly missed but...

My heartfelt sympathy for your tragic loss. I have been a patient for 18 years. Words cannot express the respect and trust I had for this gifted physician. He was the calm in the midst of a health storm. I feel deeply blessed to have had him for my doctor. I will miss him.

I'm Tammy Zaninovich... I cant even put into words how much he has meant to me and my family over the past 15yrs. He was truly the most loving and caring Doctor I have ever known and I dont think there will ever be another to replace him. I have his family in my thoughts and prayers.

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES TO WILLIAM STANLEY'S FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT DOCTOR. HE MADE ME FEEL REALLY COMFORTABLE AND SHOWED THAT HE CARED ABOUT HIS PATIENTS. I ALSO HAD A LOT OF FAITH IN HIM. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME DECIDING UPON WHICH DOCTOR TO SEEK NEXT. HE IS GOING TO BE A HARD DOCTOR TO REPLACE.

Dear Kimber and Family,
It's been amazing how sad I have felt at loosing this wonderful doctor. I knew he was the best doctor I have ever had, but we all have lost a friend. He made me feel so comfortable in his office, you felt like you were visiting a good friend, I knew he would always be there for me.
I will miss him always, and am honored to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget this wonderful man.