Stanford Guy Coffee

Stanford Guy Coffee

3/1/1938 4/5/2004

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our father, brother, son, and friend, the original funseeker, Stanford Guy Coffee.

On Monday, April 5, 2004, Stan died peacefully in Bakersfields Mercy Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He fought the good fight, but it was time for him to find some peace. We all love you and were sorry to see you leave us, youll be sorely missed.

Stan was born on March 1, 1938, in Taft, California to Edward Frederick Coffee and Dorothy Jeanne King Coffee where he grew up and spent the majority of his life. After graduating from Taft Union High School in 1957, he joined the Army in 1959 where he learned the electrical trade. He continued to work in the trade until his retirement in 2001 from Braun Electric. There are a lot of electricians in Taft that owe their training to Stan. He was one of the most respected journeymen in his field.

In 1963, he married Barbara Jean Daniel and had two children, Christa Jean and Allan Scott Coffee. In 1972, he relocated to Carmel Valley where he continued working as an electrician and help build the Stone, Post, and Flower houses that are prominent all over the Valley and Carmel. His favorite place to go in the Village was the Stirrup Cup. I know that he will be missed by all the regulars up there, also.

Anybody who knew Stan, knew that he loved racing and participated often. Whether it was motorcycles, go-karts, drag racing, or off-road trucks, he has always had that need for speed and was a fierce competitor. From drag racing with the Toppers Car Club in 1954, to watching NASCAR regiliously, racing has always been a huge part of his life.

Stan was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Coffee, and is survived by his mother, Jeanne Coffee, and his sister, Dona Dorean Coffee Hosking both of Bakersfield; his favorite daughter, Christa Jean Coffee of Taft; his son and daughter-in-law, Allan Scott and Cressa Cruzan Coffee of Silverado, CA; his five grandchildren, Jeremiah Clark Sherman, Jessie Dawn Hutchison, Eliot Cole Coffee Reves, Calvin Scott Coffee, and Ryan Rose Coffee; and a great-grandson, Xavier Alexander Sherman; numerous nieces and nephews and their spouses, Debbie and Leland Scott, Peggy Hosking, Kelly McDonald, David and Valerie Hosking, and Jennifer Hosking Clark; his ex-wife and her husband, Barbara and Don Steward; plus a whole passel of great-nieces and nephews and a few great-greats, too.

The final years in his battle with cancer were made brighter by the dedication and love of his family and true friends, especially Annette McCabe. The family would also like to thank, Jim the Duke Mcneely, his lifelong friend. We know that hell miss Guts.

Theres an empty stool at the Oasis during morning coffee. Theres one less fan at the Friday night football games and motorcycle races. Taft has lost one of its biggest and most loyal supporters. Stan Coffee has bid the world a fond adieu. He will be remembered for his never ending ability to look forward to his next project, yet live for the moment and have a good time.

The family would like to ask everyone to spend a moment in silence, and think of a place where drag races fun free, only Fords built before 1972 are allowed, and the bar breaks into song at any given moment. Thats where Stan will be.

A potluck gathering to celebrate his life will be held at The Oasis on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. Contact Julie Flippen Cooley at 661-765-5188 for details (tell her what yer bringin). In lieu of flowers, take your family to a classic car show.