Stanley Wilcox Baumhofer

Stan was born on July 2, 1928, and passed on January 15, 2026. He was raised in Montevideo, Minn. where he began his career in business, finance, and community leadership. Stan earned degrees from the University of Indiana and Auerwalds Accounting College in Seattle where he also passed the CPA exam.

Stan’s career brought him to Olympia and later to the Benjamin Franklin Savings & Loan in Portland where for 25 years he served as a trusted leader and community representative. Known for his humor and organizational skills, he held numerous leadership roles in business, politics, and charitable organizations.

His political involvement in Oregon began in 1968 as Treasurer of the Bob Packwood for Senate campaign. Over the years, he played key leadership roles in more than 30 campaigns at the school board, municipal, state and federal levels.

Stan was deeply committed to civic service, volunteering with organizations including the Willamette View Manor, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland’s Artquake Festival, the Memorial Coliseum Commission, The Old Church Society and the Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Foundation, among numerous others. Notably, he worked with Senator Gordon Smith to help accelerate the growth of the Oregon Chapter of the National Alliance, Mental Illness (NAMI). Later he became a driving force in the Tigard community supporting the Tigard Balloon Festival, the Farmers Market, the Chamber of Commerce and the Tigard Rotary

When Stan saw a problem or opportunity, he was already ready to lead or lend his support. His loyalty, perseverance, and care for community will leave a lasting mark.

As a proud member of the MAC Club for nearly 65 years, Stan was a familiar and respected presence, where he would often be seen at 1891 enjoying an evening of good food and drink while sharing funny stories with members as well as the staff. In particular, he enjoyed sharing the stories of the time that he lived at the MAC, boasting to everyone that he had a key to the front door. He often recounted the time when the fire marshal required that the club put in a sprinkler system throughout the building, while he was living there. With a big smile, he could be heard saying, “once installed it provided me ample room to hang my clothes.” Stan Baumhofer will be missed but not forgotten.

Stan was preceded in death by three of his children: Cheryl Jonet, Gary Baumhofer, and Scott Baumhofer. He is survived by his four children: Craig Baumhofer (MJ Anderson), Laura Worden (Mark), Janet Buskuhl (Gary) and stepson, Matt King (LaShalle); grandchildren: Tres Tyvand (A.J.), April Mahoney (Shawn), Daniel Worden, Nathan Worden (Jeanette), and Josh Worden (Emily), Jaykob King (Norma), Laurayn and Londyn King; and nine great-grandchildren, and his steadfast and loving companion of 50 years, Susie Shanklin.