Stanley K. Sturdivan

Stanley Keith Sturdivan, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 6 at the Capstone Healthcare Center in Perryton, TX.

Stanley was born on September 24, 1952 to Cleo & Joann Sturdivan in Guymon, OK. He is survived by his older sister, Cleota of Woodland Park, CO, his younger brother, Billy (and wife, Carla) of Springfield, MO, and younger brother, Kurt (and wife, Dawnya) of Broomfield, CO, nieces Jenifer Sturdivan, Tracy Garverick, and Megan Chatman, nephews Joe Sturdivan and Nicholas Sturdivan, as well as many great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Stanley was well-known in his hometown of Guymon, and was a sports fanatic. He loved the Guymon Tigers and went to great lengths to be sure he got to go to their games, securing tickets from the Athletic Director at times and getting rides from anyone who would drive him. He always knew the score of every game and the names of all the players. He also called Little League baseball games for years.

Stanley loved radios and had quite a collection. He was notorious for carrying his radio around town. Every radio station that he could tune it to would receive calls from him and knew him by name, often playing his dedications and recognizing him in other ways. Some of his favorite places to stop around town were Radio Shack, KFC, and the Pizza Hut. But, everyone knew Stan, and if he didn't know you, he would quickly introduce himself.

Stanley loved to attend church and talked often about God. He would always be the first to volunteer to pray and prayed beautiful, heartfelt prayers. His church family was very important to him.

Throughout his life there were so many people who showed tremendous kindness to Stan. As he walked the streets of Guymon, there was great comfort in knowing that the community was always willing to help him, even though he might not have shown his appreciation at the time.

Stanley touched a lot of lives; he was not someone you forgot. His outgoing personality and easy laugh were endearing. Yes, he had a temper, too, but was most known for being a good friend.

Stanley endured polio as a toddler and suffered brain damage as a result of the high fever, but he was not a complainer and was happy most of his life.

He moved to Perryton in 2014 to be near his brother, Billy and quickly became a Rangers fan. The football team and other athletes came often to see him and that attention made his day!

The staff at Capstone became like family to him and met his every need. His family is forever grateful for their kind care.

Stanley participated in The Special Olympics for several years when he was able and loved going to the competitions in Stillwater, OK. Because of these trips, he also became a huge OSU fan.

Because of Stanley's love for The Special Olympics, the family requests that in lieu of flowers any donations would be made to The Special Olympics, specifically the chapter that one of his nieces, Savannah, participates in. Donations may be sent to OC Sharks, PO Box 124, Schulter OK 74460 with checks being made out to OC Sharks.

Two memorial services will be held, one in Guymon Ok at the Bunch - Roberts Funeral Home at 10 am on Monday, December 1, and the other at First Baptist Church Holly Chapel in Perryton, Texas at 2 pm on Sunday, November 30.

Friends can sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.