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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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JAN & RON DRAPER
September 4, 2007
we are very sorry to hear or the loss of Dr. Stan Waters. We considered him first as a friend to both of us and our goldens who he always cared for in the kindest manner. It was also an enjoyable conversation discussing sports cars and racing and knew he enjoyed his audi TT and the driving pleasure. He will be surely missed and always remembered.
Keith Schreifels
September 4, 2007
Dear Claudia, Natalie, and Abigail.
I'm so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. I know that some of the joy of owning a pet is gone for me because one of the great things about having my dogs has been an excuse to see and get together with Stan. I feel somewhat lost now that I don't have his special "touch".
I know that a bunch of us will talk and laugh for the rest of our lives about the way his face would light up whenever someone needed medical help on a remote fishing trip - especially stitches. What a great memory.
Know that your sense of loss and grief is shared by many. Take care.
Dan and Toni Powers
September 1, 2007
Our hearts are heavy and many a tear has been shed over the illness and death of Dr. Stan Waters. We have been with him through Stillwater Vet Clinic since he started there, caring for our bulldogs, which we bred and exhibited and least of all, all of the cats of our lives. His approach as a vet and a great person will always be remembered and cherished. The Stillwater Vet Clinic and staff and the family of Stan Waters has lost a great human being, the best! Toni and Dan Powers (POWERBULLS)
Debra Peterson
August 31, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Stan touched our lives with his patience, understanding and gentleness. He held our hands in times of loss and gave a huge smile in times of Winning.
May the tears you shed, be proof of the wonderful memories you have.
Deb Peterson and Judith Zawikowski
Killary Irish Setters
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Grant & Roberta Young
August 23, 2007
What a shock we had today at the Stillwater Vet Clinic. We had no idea our friend was sick. Dr. Waters meant more to us than our vet, he was our friend. He had so much compassion in his heart that it overflowed to all that he touched. We will never forget his patient, caring ways with our Rottweiler, Sophie, and his compassion when she passed. He helped us to let her go and that was such a great gift. I now realize that we were diagnosed at the same time, but my fate has a much different outcome than Dr. Stan's. As it sinks in, I will think of you often, and know that he is with Sophie, and a lot of other pets he helped along the way, and they are all waiting for us to come home too. The time will be short for them, but long for us. Know that your father and husband changed our lives forever, and that is something to be so proud of.
Grant and Roberta Young
Laura (Madsen) Kivilaan
August 22, 2007
Dear Aunt Claudia, Abbey, and Natalie
I am deeply sorry for your loss. It is hard to believe his life was taken at such an early age. I believe that the family is now reunited with Grandpa Paul, Grandma Cass, Tom and now Stan. I have great memories of times we all shared in Postville and up at the cabin.
He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Laura(Madsen)Kivilaan
Andrea Duncan
August 22, 2007
Claudia,
LaMae told me about Stan's passing away. I am so sorry.
It's been years since I have seen you both, but I remember the good times!
God Bless you and your family
Andrea Fitzgerald Duncan
Colleen Hermes
August 21, 2007
Dear Family of Stan,
I met Dr. Waters at the Stillwater vet. He helped me thru many illnesses and deaths with my two golden retievers and our latest one, Kitty. He tried to save the last two but to no avail. His professionalism and care of our pets was greatly appreciated and we shall always remember him.
Our prayers are with you and your family in the tough days that lie ahead.
BO KOZAK CEC-AAC
August 21, 2007
ABIGAIL
I HAD SOME DIFFICULTY WITH YOUR BLOG
SO I THOUGHT I WOULD TRY AND REACH YOU THIS WAY.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER AND MY GOOD FRIEND STANLEY.
MY SINCERE CONDOLANCES TO YOUR MOTHER AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR FATHER WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS IN MY LIFE, AND HIS PASSING AT THIS YOUNG AGE,IS NOT SOMETHING THAT ONE CAN UNDERSTAND EASILY.
A TRUE PROFESSIONAL AT HIS CRAFT, AND A TRUE GENTLEMAN IN THE WAY HE CARRIED HIMSELF THROUGHOUT THE (40)
YEARS I HAVE KNOWN HIM.
HAVING MET AND BECOME FRIENDLY WITH MANY PEOPLE IN MY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS PRIVATE LIFE, HAS MADE ME APPRECIATE A MAN LIKE YOUR FATHER.
I CAN HONESTLY SAY TO YOU,HE WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE CROSSED HIS PATH.
I AM TRULY A BETTER PERSON FOR KNOWING HIM.
Tico Auel Joing
August 20, 2007
Dear Claudia and family,
I just arrived back in Minneapolis, and received the information about Stan.
My family and myself are very saddened to hear about Stan, and send our compassion and love and prayers to all the family, at such a difficult time.
I will always remember sharing good times with you both and the family, we had many enjoyable times, and I will always remember my friend, Stan, saying,, how are you T-Bone, that was a nickname that only Stan could give to a friend.
Sending all our love ,, prayers, and blessings at such a time.
All our love,
Tico Auel Joing and family
Tico Joing Auel
August 20, 2007
Dear Claudia and all the family,
I just arrived back here in Minneapolis, and heard about Stan,
my deepest sympathy and condolescence is extended to all.
I am deeply saddened and my prayers are with all of you, my family extends prayers also. He was a friend so dear to me, I will always remember my nickname, T-Bone, from this wonderful person who entered my life. Sending blessings and love to all the family.
God Bless
All my love,
Tico Auel (T-Bone)
Chris Clark
August 20, 2007
My memories of Dr. Waters are from the Stillwater Vet... where he saw us through two Golden Retrievers. He was a nice man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Sincerely,
Bob & Chris Clark
Georgie Zuel
August 19, 2007
Dear Claudia, Natalie & Abigail,
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many great memories with your family. Reading the guestbook reminds me what a wonderful, caring man Stan was. I know how much he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Hope to see you on Sept. 5th.
Georgie Zuel
August 19, 2007
Dear Claudia, Natalie & Abigail,
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many great memories with your family. Reading the guestbook reminds me what a wonderful, caring man Stan was. I know how much he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Hope to see you on Sept. 5th.
Natalie Waters Seum
August 18, 2007
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for posting your memories and thoughts about my dad, here and on the blog. I can't express the joy it brings me to read your stories and kind words. We all loved him so much and our hearts are heavy.
Terry Kintop
August 18, 2007
I believe that I met Stanley in December 1965, and purchased his 1965 MGB roadster, light blue in color. He was about my age at the time. I was 20. That Stanley was from Postville, Iowa. Stan was working for one of the airlines in customer service, and he told me that he had just been drafted by the military. Thus, he needed to sell his prized car, purchased just in July. I thought of Stanley earlier this spring, thinking that he may be happy that I still have that wonderful car, may want to see it and possibly drive it again. I didn't see his name in the Minneapolis telephone book, therefore didn't pursue locating him. Now, I wish that I had tried harder to locate him. I am so sorry for your loss. From the words expressed by many others, he obviously was a wonderful husband, father, and a friend to many. May your memories of him continue to sustain you.
Mary Kay, MIke, Molly and Sopie Voight-Moller
August 18, 2007
Stan took such excellent care of our dogs over the years. He was a gifted surgeon and thought about things with the very best interest of the dogs always in mind. Many times he saved our newfie, who had a fetish for eating socks, from a full blown surgery through his patience by fishing the socks out the hard way.
We always trusted him implicitly. We are so sad to think of Stillwater Vet without him, and no longer being able to consult him.
Our prayers are with you, and we look forward to the celebration of his life!
Jonna Veitch
August 18, 2007
To the family and friends of Stan Waters. I am very sorry for your loss. I had met Stan when I was shadowing the vets at Stillwater Veterinary Clinic almost a year ago and I learned a lot from him. He was a great veterinarian and you could tell that he really loved his job. He had such compassion for his clients, and their owners. He will be missed.
Belle - HPD Service Dog In Training - Dr. Waters patient
Lu Finnegan
August 18, 2007
To the family and friends of Dr. Waters:
I never got to meet your dad, husband or friend - but I heard a lot about him from those at Helping Paws that he helped with his vet skills and friendship. When they spoke of him it was always with a warmth and respect due a man that gave so willingly of his time and talents.
My thoughts are with you as you begin to negotiate life without this wonderful man. I hope you will always draw comfort from the knowledge he will never be forgotten by those he cared for.
Barb (Quirk) Chadwick
August 18, 2007
The notice of Stan's passing brought tears to my eyes. I could have never asked for a more kind, caring and compassionate man who could have been my cockers doctor. He was always there when I needed him no matter what time of the day. He always did everything he could to make sure my kids were well taken care of and when they passed he was there to cry with me. My life was blessed for having Stan as my vet and friend.
K. W.
August 17, 2007
Reading about Stan brought a tear to my eye. He sounds like a wonderful husband, father and grandfather......may his fond memories forever remain in your hearts.....a reader
Grace Chesney
August 17, 2007
Dear Claudia, Abigail, Natalie & Brad. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he rest in Peace. Love Don & Grace..Aunt Betty & Uncle Mike
Sharon Birkland
August 17, 2007
Dear cousin Claudia,Natalie @ Abigaile, you are in all our prayers and thoughts contantly, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. All our love to you, Sharon,Roger and Aunt Helen
Kim Clauson
August 17, 2007
To all the family and Friends of Stan please accept my condolences. Stan was such a wonderful man and Vet. I learned so much from him over the years. He will be missed by so many. What great a loss to everyone who knew him. He will never be forgotten.
Steve Kedzuf
August 17, 2007
Dear Claudia, Abigail and Natalie -
Please accept our sympathy at this most difficult time. We will keep you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. We met Dr. Waters through his work with the Helpinig Paws Organization in Hopkins, MN. We are a foster home for Rocky, a service dog in training, who was cared for on a number of occasions by Dr. Waters. He was very generous in sharing his time, talents, skills, and compasion with the Helping Paws organization and the greater Twin Cities community through the many service dogs that he provided care for at the Stillwater Veterinary Clinic. The contributions that he made cannot be measured. His legacy will continue on for many years to come as Rocky and the other service dogs from Helping Paws continue their work throughout the Twin Cites. This service work would not be possible without his generous contributions and giving spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Terri and Steve Kedzuf
Rocky, Service Dog in Training
Steve Kivisto
August 17, 2007
I am honored to have known and worked with Stan even for a short period of time. To this date I have not met another veterinarian who would talk to, interact with, and show affection to the boarding and hospitalized animals like he did. This is just one of many examples of the wonderful person that he was. He will be sorely missed but fondly remembered.
Martha Healy
August 17, 2007
We hope your loss is somehow lessened by all the wonderful memories being shared.
Stan was the first vet I ever met that got to know Us along with our dogs. What an incredible memory he had - and he always remembered what our individual dogs history's were; and ours! And of course, his incredible gift as a surgeon was well noted throughout the dog sport communities since he was the King of ACL and hip repairs!
We had complete trust in him!
What an incredible person!
With deepest sympathy,
Martha and Tim Healy
formerly of Hudson
Jean Lundholm and the Wildwood Giant Schnauzers
August 16, 2007
To the family and friends of Dr. Stanley R. Waters. Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with the many people such as myself who relied on him for the care of their valued family members. Many are the times he calmed my fears with his kind and compassionate manner. I always trusted his skill and understanding. He touched my soul and I shall never forget him.
Jim and Elfie Shea
August 14, 2007
In the 25 years that we have known Stan, he was a wonderful veterinarian, person and good friend. He was a gentle man who always took time to talk about fishing or golf. He was always there when we needed him for one of our dogs. We will miss him.
Jim and Elfie Shea
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