Charles Stanfield Obituary

Charles Leonard Stanfield passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at the age of 90. Charles was born in Jetmore, Kansas on May 17, 1932, the son of Gladys Ruth (Peterson) and Cecil Lee Stanfield. He was the vocal music teacher at Longmont High School until his retirement after receiving his Master's Degree from the University of Kansas in Music Education. When he wasn't teaching, he could be found at the golf courses around Longmont and the surrounding area enjoying the quiet time on the courses. Charles is survived by two daughters, Lori Jo Stanfield, of Manhattan, KS; Dawn Mischelle Sanchez (Ron Groce), of Battlement Mesa, Colorado; a sister, Carole L. Rice, of Longmont; grandchild: Mischelle Tafoya (Junction City, KS); great-grandchildren: Jordan Jensen (Junction City, KS); Julia (Isaah) Parra (Loveland, Colorado); Great- Great-Grandchildren: Janessa Jensen; Jasaleen Jensen; Jonathan Jensen and also his nephews: Randy Rice, Rodney Rice, Ronnie Rice, Ryan Rice, Mark Stanfield, Matt Stanfield all of Colorado.. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother (James), and 1 sister (Evelyn Nafziger). Memorial contributions to the Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Dr. Manhattan, Kansas 66503. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan, KS.

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Published by Longmont Times-Call on May 23, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Stanfield

12 Entries

Rhonda Machlan

August 6, 2023

For those in the Longmont area, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Stone Shelter in Roosevelt Park on Saturday, September 2 from 11am to 1pm.

Jeff Beste

August 5, 2023

Mr Stanfield was my Mr Holland Opus. He was my favorite teacher all 3 years of HS 72-74 and in many ways felt like the father I didn´t have. Even tough I really couldn´t sing ver well he let me be in all the choirs because he knew how much I loved it. Fiddler On The Roof was so great - He always encouraged me to do my best and work hard I will never forget you!

Pamela Summey

June 7, 2023

Mr. Stanfield was one of the most influential people in my life. His great and enthusiastic love of music was contagious, and his classes were unforgettable. He introduced us to the greats of choral music: Beethoven, Brahms, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and especially Randall Thompson. I still sing his "Alleluia." I now work in the music department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. It was Mr. Stanfield who led me to this "road less traveled by." Eternal gratitude...may he rest in peace.

Jeffery Johnson

May 31, 2023

Best vocal teacher EVER!!!

Jenny Herring

May 24, 2023

Mr. Stanfield had the wonderful gift of getting high school students to create something greater than themselves by pulling together to make beautiful music. He was one of my favorite teachers at Longmont High, 1975 to 1978. I still remember singing "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and a gospel number, "He is Alive" at an LHS graduation ceremony. Those musical choices spoke strongly yet subtly of his faith. He was an excellent teacher. May you feel God´s comfort in this time of loss.

Joyce Davies

May 24, 2023

So sorry for the loss of Mr. Stanfield. I was a student at Longmont High School from 1960 thru 1964. He was my favorite teacher as he taught me so much. Love to all his family. Joyce Davies

Heather Huizenga Sharp

May 23, 2023

I met Charlie when I was a small child and then again when I became friends with his granddaughter in high school. I have many fond memories of him. He was a wonderful man who loved his family a lot! Sending all my love to Michelle, Jordan, & Julia.

Kathleen Lynch (Walton)

May 23, 2023

I loved being a choir student of Mr. Stanfield's! He was such a great teacher.....funny, fair, and a bit of a perfectionist. But he got us to sing our hearts out! One of my favorite memories is all the choirs doing "In Christ There is No East or West" and us making the album at St John's Catholic Church. It was just amazing! I will always remember him fondly. Praying for all his family. May he RIP.

Diana Thompson

May 23, 2023

Mr Stanfield was the music teacher when I went to Longmont High. One of my best memories is of the musical Fiddler on the Roof, I was part of the stage crew and one night managed to catch a picture of his stocking feet as he dove into the bed in one scene. I laugh everytime I see that picture. Was a fun time.

Ellen Mitchell Shepard

May 23, 2023

I was a choir student under Mr. Stanfield's direction. Even recently I mentioned him in a conversation about how he would teach us sometimes by imitating the bad way to sing and then the proper way, which was humorous as well as instructive. I learned a lot from him. He was tough, yes, but I was able to see a softer side as well. My sympathies to the family.

DeEtte Eikenberg

May 23, 2023

Thank you for a lifetime of memories and love of music .

Rhonda Machlan, Topeka

May 20, 2023

Mr Stanfield was the choir director at my high school and was a truly memorable educator- tough, fair and funny. He was unforgettable playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof when none of the high school boys´ voices could carry the role. In later years, he and my father enjoyed playing the 80+ circuit on Longmont golf courses. My very best to his family.

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