Herbert Wayne Stoneman

Herbert Stoneman Obituary

Stoneman, Herbert Wayne
73, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away on June 18, 2014 of pancreatic cancer. Born October 10, 1940 in Carrizozo, New Mexico to James and Vena May Stoneman. Herb grew up in New Mexico and Colorado where he met and married his wife of 53 years, Jeanette Marie (Lewis). He attended Central High School, Grand Junction, Colorado and Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona. Herb's life work was as a pastor. He pastored in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. He also served as Director of Evangelism for the Utah/Idaho Southern Baptist Convention for 10 years. He was the pastor of First Southern Baptist Church Prescott Valley at the time of his death, but it was often commented that he also had secondary congregations at Safeway, Starbuck's, and Einstein's. Herb was known for sharing his love of Jesus at every opportunity and never met a stranger. Survived by his wife Jeanette Stoneman. Children: Melodie Simon (Todd), Dennis Stoneman (Patty), Melissa Reagan (Thomas). Grandchildren: Lydon Van Gundy, Ashley Van Gundy, Lindsey Stoneman, Adian Reagan, Addison Reagan, Ciara Simon, Ashton Reagan, Acey Reagan, and Kaleb Stoneman. Great-grandson Hayden Van Gundy. Siblings: Nelda Green, sister, James Stoneman Jr., brother, Betty Miraflor (Jay), sister, Ima Jean Dolan, sister. Services planned for Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 pm First Southern Baptist Church Prescott Valley. 2820 N Pleasant View Dr., Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314. For more information call 928-772-7218.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Stoneman

9 Entries

William W Stanley

June 16, 2024

I remember the message one day where he talked of sitting in the back of the church, telling God, 'not yet, not yet, not yet....'

I'll not forget the day after services were over where he helped Rita and I repeat our marriage vows...

Pastor Herb was an inspiration to us all! He was a good friend. I surely do miss him.

Dennis Higley

June 17, 2019

After 35 years we would still like to thank the Lord for putting Herb into our lives. He was instramental in getting us into the ministry to Mormons. All these years later we are still at it and won't stop till the Lord calls us home. Praise God for people like Herb. Thank you! Our love to Jeanette and the family.

Pastor Gene & Shelly Baker

June 29, 2014

Ps 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
We learned this afternoon that the man who played a very important role in our spiritual walk, has earned his reward. So very grateful to the Lord for a willing vessel, who poured into Gene and I , at a time we had no hope, He welcomed us as we made our public profession of faith, and later baptized the both of us. In Vernal Utah He also officiated our wedding, and spoke words of blessing that are still being reaped today. Thank you Pastor Herb Stoneman for giving to the Lord, we are 2 lives that were changed. May we endeavor to make a difference the way that you did. I will always remember him saying don't follow me, FOLLOW CHRIST!

June 24, 2014

Herb Stoneman was our first Christian Pastor and special mentor. It was his "push" that put us into the ministry to Mormons 30 years ago in Vernal, Utah. We have been in this work ever since and we are praising the Lord for Herb's example and "Victory in Jesus", one of his favorite songs. We love Herb and Jeanette and we look forward to seeing Herb at the feet of his beloved Jesus. That might be sooner than we think for imminent Rapture is coming.
With fond memories, Dennis & Rauni Higley, Sandy, Utah

June 23, 2014

I AM FROM THE CHURCH OF ARROWHEAD AND HERB CAME TO THE HOSPITAL TO SEE MY HUSBAND WHEN HE HAD A HEART ATTACK AND OH WHAT A BLESSING HE WAS AS HE WAS SO PERSONABLE WITH MY HUSBAND WHO AT THE TIME WAS NOT YET SAVED..LATER MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW AND I CAME TO PRESCOTT VALLEY TO THE CHURCH ONE SUNDAY AND OH WE WERE BLESSED BY THE SERVICE..HERB WAS SITTING BEHIND US THROUGH THE SONG WORSHIP SERVICE AND OH WHAT A FABULOUS VOICE SO READING THESE MESSAGES ON HERE I CAN ALMOST HEAR HIM SINGING THROUGH WAL-MART..WE SHOULD ALL DARE TO DO THIS THROUGH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON OR OTHERWISE TO BRING CHRIST INTO WHERE HE BELONGS..MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY FOUR YEARS AFTER HERB CAME TO SEE HIM BUT HE DID ACCEPT CHRIST BEFORE HE LEFT THAT HOSPITAL AFTER THE HEART ATTACK SO I KNOW WHERE HE IS AND NOW HERB IS WITH HIM TOO..BECUASE OF OUR BELSSED JESUS...PRAISE GOD...KAREN STEPHENSON, SUN CITY ARIZONA.

Will Stanley

June 21, 2014

Pastor Herb was more to me than just a friend or a pastor. He was the big brother I never had, the father I could turn to when I needed to and the man who single-handedly led me back to the grace of God. I will miss him tremendously!

Taken at our 2 year marriage vow renewal

Rita Stanley

June 21, 2014

Tonight, I have been able to sing along with some worship songs I have been listening to online, for the first time in years I am not losing my breath or my voice. Pastor Herb knew I used to be a singer but couldn't sing very well any more because of physical problems. I have a feeling he put a good word in for me "upstairs!" I miss him terribly!

Tiffany Seay

June 21, 2014

I was so blessed to have Herb as my Uncle. From the time that I was little, I remember him singing. He would get out his guitar and sing "How Much Is That Doggie" over and over because it was my favorite song. I remember many times when my Uncle Herb would walk around singing...it was just something that he always did. Christian songs, Christmas songs (really, any kind of song), in a store, at grandma's house...he would just sing. In the past few weeks, I was so lucky to be able to visit him several times while he was at the hospital. We had great conversations about everything from vacation spots, my kids, my job, his job, heaven and more. He made a difference in so many peoples' lives, including mine. He will be missed by many and the lives that he has touched will continue his work.

We love you Uncle Herb!

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
Albert Pike

Love,
Tiffany, Brandon, Devin and Dylan

Ima Jean Dolan

June 21, 2014

What a blessing it was to be with you these past few weeks and witness the love and grace you showed everyone who came in touch with you. You will be missed more than you can imagine... Who else would even think of robustly singing "Joy to the World" in the aisles of WalMart! Oh my, the conversations we have heard about that started with you singing a song in a public place. You made a difference and I'm sure you were welcomed "home" with open arms.

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