Walter Edward "Walt" Standish, III
September 23, 1950 - March 14, 2020
Myrtle Beach
Walter Edward ("Walt") Standish, III passed from this life on March 14, 2020. He was 69 years old. Son of the late Walter and Edith Standish, he was born in the Bronx, New York and was raised in Fairlawn, New Jersey. He was a graduate of St. Luke's High School, the University of South Carolina Moore Business School, South Carolina Bankers School, and the University of Virginia Commercial Lending School. After a career in banking, Walt retired in 2018. He attended the First United Methodist Church and served on the boards of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, the City of Myrtle Beach/Sheraton Convention Center Hotel, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Horry County, and Coastal Carolina University Wall School of Business. He was a member of Grand Strand Sertoma Club, Myrtle Beach High School Improvement Council, and he served other organizations in the community he loved.
Walter is survived by his wife, Ann of Myrtle Beach, his children, Wes Standish and Katie Standish Feuger (Jimmy), and grandchildren, Mary Grace Feuger and Jim Feuger of Murrells Inlet. He is also survived by his sisters, Joanne Beirne, Jacqueline Holczer, Alice Praylow (James), Dot Bryan, and Mary Martin, all of New Jersey, and nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was pre-deceased by brothers-in-law Brian Beirne and Robert Holczer.
A visitation will take place at McMillan- Small Funeral Home on March 17 at 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery will immediately follow. McMillan Small is in charge of funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank Homestead Hospice and First United Methodist Church for their support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association, 7499 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223, or to United Way of Horry County, Post Office Box 673, Conway, SC 29528.

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Published by The Sun News on Mar. 16, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Standish

14 Entries

Jay Sutton

February 9, 2022

Dear Ann, Wes and Katie, All his Sisters, Grandchildren and all his family members.. Please accept my belated sincerest heartfelt condolences. I had the honor and privilege of going to USC at the same time as him and by way of alphabetical order I got the room next to his and we immediately hit it off. Both being away from home and on our own for the first time I knew when I met Walt I found a friend I could depend on and trust. He was my home away from home. He was like a brother to me.. We hung out for 2 years and had so many experiences I can't begin to tell you.. Went to every Gamecock football game and basketball game, Saw numerous great bands together.. Janis Joplin and the Holding Company, The Four Seasons, The Young Rascals, Chambers Brothers and the list goes on.. I left in 1970.. Walt drove up to my hometown in upstate NY.. Saratoga Springs sometime to see me maybe around 1974 or 1975 but Only stayed maybe an hour and so and it was the last time i saw this great gentleman..I last spoke to him about 1999? and took all his information but packed it up when i sold my home in 2000 and started a new career. I planned on renewing our friendship in our senior years and just unpacking some of my old boxes just the other day and ran across his numbers and address.. which I immediately called and got a disconnected number and so I googled him and this came up. I am so heartbroken. I thought Walt would be around forever.. I was assuming he had longevity like his parents whom I think lived to be quite old.. I've thought of Walt all through the years. Every time I hear "I heard it through the Grapevine", Shout by the Chamber Brothers, The Young Rascals "Good Lovin" and A Place in The Sun I think of Walter.. I've never been on Social media but just joined Facebook to see if I could at least locate Wes and thankfully I did. He posted some nice pictures of my friend.. Of course I remember him with that dark brown curly hair like that picture from 1977. Thank you so much for posting those pictures.. I also have a daughter named Katie... He an I were so much alike.. He taught me how to eat those damned grits down there by putting sugar on them.. One of the hardest things about growing old is seeing your friends go before you. I will live out my days with a certain sadness hanging over me for not getting back to him sooner. I see the Pride and joy that he had for his family in his face in those pictures.. What a great picture of him with Bill Clinton.... He was quite the Man.. I'm wondering if he may have driven up to Saratoga with you Ann?? It was so long ago.. almost a half a century and I can't quite remember but I think he had someone with him and that would have been you maybe around 75?? Anyways.. I'll be in touch at some point with you Wes, Ann and Katie. I always got strength from knowing Walt was in the world. My only hope now is that Walt will be waiting at the Gate if I am ever so lucky to make it there..They don't come any better than Walt.. My thoughts and prayers to all his family.. Jay Sutton, Saratoga Springs, NY

Judy Taylor

March 24, 2020

I am so sad to learn that a true gentleman & awesome compassionate previous co-worker has passed. My deepest sympathy to his Family.

Bert Anderson

March 24, 2020

God bless Walt and his family. He worked at being a gentleman in good times and bad. Peace & comfort to Ann and their childrenn

Gary Austin

March 17, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Barb and Gary

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John Tatum

March 16, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Walt's death.I remember many happy times at the Beaufort Heart Fund golf tournament and the weekends with our young families at Fripp.Walt was a good friend and a good person.Our family extends condolences to you all.

Paul Stecker

March 16, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the Standish and Feuger family at this time. May he rest in peace.

Mark Rosenblum

March 16, 2020

My condolences to all. Walter and I go back to the pick up basketball games in Fair Lawn , NJ. He was one of the reasons I chose to attend USC. Walter was a consummate sports fan, in nearly every sport, before anyone dreamed of ESPN. He followed Carolina sports, and his beloved NY Yankees, and everything else.
We had a terrific friendship for many years; so sorry to hear of his passing.
Walter Standish was a "stand up guy". He was a fine man.

Jack Bonner

March 16, 2020

Walt was kind, intelligent, witty, self deprecating, and a gentleman. What more could one ask for in a friend? Ann and Wes I shall miss my friend.

Gary Vukov

March 16, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and the family . Heidi and Gary

Christine Holmes

March 15, 2020

Ann and family, my condolences to all of you. Walt has left a mark on this city that can never be erased. May your fond memories carry you during this season. Christine Holmes

carolyn Streater

March 15, 2020

Walt was such a kind person. We enjoyed seeing in the Snak Shak and church. He fought a hard race. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. John and Carolyn Streater

Christi Wickliffe-Bessinger

March 15, 2020

I am heartbroken to hear of Walt's passing. I worked with him for 5 years at Beach First, and he was a pleasure to work with and work for. He assisted me in my career numerous times since as well. What a loss for our community. Prayers for peace to Ann and all of his family and friends.

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