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Stanley Shoff Obituary
METAMORA - Stanley W. Shoff, age 78, of Metamora passed away at 10:15 p.m. Monday. Nov. 12, 2007, at Snyder Village in Metamora.
He was born June 16, 1929, in Peoria to Frank J. and Bertha M. (Neptune) Shoff. He married Barbara M. McEvoy on Oct. 5, 1946, in Peoria, Ill. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Michael, husband of Susan, Shoff and Clifford, husband of Cynthia, Shoff, all of Metamora. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Ryan and Marci Shoff, Scott Shoff, Erin and Nicholas Miller, Lauren Shoff and Kyle Shoff; and two great-grandchildren, Katherine Shoff and Brent Miller.
He was a graduate of Manual High School.
He was the owner and president of McBride & Shoff Inc. and owner of Metamora Industries Inc., both in Metamora.
He was a national champion sprint car owner.
He was a member of the Joseph Robbins Lodge 930 AF&AM in Bartonville, a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria and Mohammed Shrine Temple, both in Peoria.
He was an avid golfer, belonging to the Country Club of Peoria and Tall Oaks Country Club in Toluca.
He was a member and former board member of Metamora Christian Union Church.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Christina Union Church in Metamora, with the Rev. Gary Salm and the Rev. Roger Ruhman officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at his church and also one hour prior to services. Private family burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church or to Snyder Village.
Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
To send online condolences please visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Shoff
Barbara (Shoff) & Fred Gillott
November 26, 2007
Barb, Mike, Cliff and families. We were so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Stan meant a lot to us and our lives were changed for the better because of having known him. Our prayers are with all of you.
bill velma kerber
November 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kristan Tormanen(Hartman)
November 16, 2007
Mrs. Shoff and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Mr. Shoff was such a wonderful and outgoing person. He will be missed by many. What an honor to know him. He always was happy. I don't remember a time that I ever saw him that he did't have a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Brian Tobin
November 15, 2007
To the family and friends of Stan Shoff, I send my deepest sympathy. I only got to have a brief friendship with Stan, but when you met Stan he became your friend immediately and for life. Stan was a perfect mixture of success and humility. If you were one of the people who got to spend time with Stan on this earth you were truely blessed.I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. God bless.
Win with Jesus racing team #68
Chuck Hodgson
November 15, 2007
Dear Barb, Cliff, Mike, and families. I was saddend to hear of Stan's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Stan held a special place in my life. He was a friend that stood for the highest principles in life. You could be assured that his word was his bond. I'll remember always the talks we had over the years. The one thing that was so evident was the love he had for his family. He was so proud of his sons and grandchilden.
May God take good care of him.
Sue Sherman
November 15, 2007
Mrs.Shoff & Family:
I'm so very sorry for the passing of such a dear man.I know he will be missed dearly in the shop.I know I will miss his smile and handshake .He was a special person and I'm so glad I got to know and work for him all these years.And I'm sure he will still look over all of you.So very sorry.
Beverly Wilkerson
November 15, 2007
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Stan was a very kind and caring person. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Beverly, Greg and Matt Wilkerson
Worlds Greatest Race Fans ! ! !
William Herberger
November 15, 2007
Barb & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Stan. I always enjoyed a visit with him when ever I get back to Illinois. We always had a lunch at his favorite place in Washington, IL. He was a wonderful friend, a great person, and a great racer. He will be missed by many.
Hope to see you in Heaven some
day Stan.
Your friend, Bill Herberger
Riverview, FL
joseph schlupp
November 14, 2007
I WORKED FOR FRANK AND STAN 11 YEARS THERE A LOT OF MEMORIES
Rachel Rohman
November 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was such a genuine and loving man. I enjoyed his stories and spending holidays and special occasions with him and his family. He had such a positive attitude and outlook on life. His warm smile and kind words will stay forever in my heart. I will always remember the great times spent with Stan and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Fondly, Rachel Rohman
Anita (Loercher) Arianoutsos
November 14, 2007
I am truly sorry to hear of Stan's passing. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. I know my father thought alot of him.
In prayer
Kelly Nimesgern
November 14, 2007
Barb & Family:
I only had the privilege to meet Stan one time at a softball game, but felt I knew him very well. The stories relayed to me from my family portrayed an honest, hardworking, dependable, and remarkable friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow, but know that his suffering is over and he is once again playing the back nine!
Kelly Nimesgern
(Niece of Tom & Joy Miller)
Sharon McBride
November 14, 2007
so very sorry to hear about my fav cousin. You all take care.
Sharon McBride
mike crandell
November 14, 2007
barb and family,stan was a wonderful person,he will be missed.Barb,after all the years you two have spent together,he still called you his bride.
Smitty Oliver
November 14, 2007
Stan was one of the finest men I've ever known. He befriended me in a most personal way, even though I had nothing of benefit to offer him except my own friendship. He somehow realized that I needed his special friendship and that I shared his love of racing.
I loved Stan and thanked him many times for his friendship.
God Bless You All !
Tom Quinn
November 14, 2007
Mike & Cliff,
I first met Stan 35 years ago as a customer. Our business paths crossed many times over the years.. We also enjoyed the same sport, racing. It was always a highlight to look up Stan in Florida during Speedweeks. He was always so humble about both his accomplishments as a businessman and a true racer, enjoying hugh success in both. But what I remember most of all is that Stan was a "true gentleman" in every sense of the word. I will miss him.
Bob Lillie
November 14, 2007
I’m sorry to hear of the death of your father. We were the same age. I
moved out to Phoenix to live with my daughter after my wife carol died
in 2001. My condolences to the entire family/
Bob Lillie formerly a teacher in Metamora
RON SOUTH
November 14, 2007
THE MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER, FITCHES, BLUE BOLT, THE TIME WE SHAVED OUR HEADS ON HIS SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS A LOYAL AND FAITHFUL FRIEND. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL HIS FAMILY AND MANY, MANY FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE, MY OLD PAL.
Linda and Steve Carolan
November 14, 2007
Marci and Ryan: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Gary & Sue Knepp
November 14, 2007
Barb & Family, We send our sympathies to all of you on the passing of Stan. Karen has been keeping us informed on how things have been going and our prayers have been with all of you. We are sorry we won't be able to attend the services but our thoughts will be with you. God bless all of you.
Basil and Paulette Rauch
November 14, 2007
Stan was a good friend and will be missed. A true gentleman.
Ron & Kay Cook
November 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shoff Family in the loss of Stan.
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