Big Daddy. Thank you for showing me how to be a man of honor in this world.  Your wisdom lives on through those you have mentored. Forever grateful to you.

Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing.  He truly was a genuinely good person and a good soul.    A kind, humble man who had a positive impact on so many individuals throughout his coaching and teaching career.

Coach Stanley was my tennis coach for beginning tennis in the Fall 1989 semester. He was a good professor and a decent man. I could tell he was passionate about teaching and coaching. Los Angeles Pierce College was lucky to have his service for decades. Also, he was super tall, one of the very few professors I ever had you was taller than me. I will miss him.

My mom and I last visit with Ken and Don and family for Bonnie bday

Ken is remembered by all these folks 
I remember Ken for taking me to basketball camp the John wooden camp I learned a lot. I visited ken many times at don’s home and always appreciated his humor. Many fond memories of this big guy. Ken gave our family a swing set to our  home in kuna Idaho. Ken floated kuna river with us and lost his hearing aid, he said it was no big deal but I’m sure it was expensive to replace 
Overall great guy! 
Paul See

I was very fortunate to be a Pierce Brahma volleyball team member, coached by Big Daddy, from '93 to '95.  During that time, Big Daddy looked after me and kept me out of trouble.   His positive influence instilled in me the value of a good work ethic, the importance of doing quality work, and always doing the best I could -- giving everything my all. 

When my college dormitory was severely damaged in the Northridge earthquake of '94, Big Daddy and Pat graciously took me into their home.  Several years later, they flew from California to Colorado to attend my wedding.  I really appreciated that Big Daddy always treated me like I was his son; took an interest in my future; and spent time guiding and instructing me.  I believe he was the best man I've ever known. I admired him very much and couldn't have had a better mentor.         

Thank you, Big Daddy, for everything you did for me.  I will do my best to keep fighting the good fight, with the character and discipline, which you instilled in me.  It's going to be difficult without you; but I know you are in the best place and I will see you again, soon.  I love you and admire you immensely.   

To Big Daddy:  A life well lived and a job well done...good and faithful one!

Big Daddy will forever be remembered for his numerous contributions to literally hundreds of lives through his decades of teaching and coaching volleyball and basketball. He was a coach, mentor, hero, and friend to so many of us. RIP Big Daddy, I look forward to celebrating him and his life with Family and Pierce Brahmas July 17-19!

I am so sorry to hear of Coach Stanley's passing. He was a true leader, passionate about what he did. Not only did he care for the the success of our team but also for the success and experiences of each of his players. A kind and gentle man that always spoke proudly of his family. Best years of my college life. My only regret is not getting to see him in the many years that passed since I left Pierce College. I have very fond memories. RIP Coach. ❤️

I was a member of the Pierce College volleyball team in ‘80-‘81. Coach Stanley had a tremendous impact on my life and it pains me to hear of his passing. I will always be in debt to his wisdom and guidance he gave me during my younger years. Had I not been fortunate enough to play volleyball under his leadership, I would have never graduated from college or become a teacher for 35 years. He worked his players hard, got them in top physical shape, challenged them to be their best, just like any father would do for their own children. He took joy in watching his players develop into not just better athletes, but better people as well. You always felt respected by him. He was our Big Daddy, Big kahuna, Coach Stanley, a man I have so much respect for. May he rest in peace. All my love to Mrs Stanley and the family as well. 
-Greg Bostrom

I was a student, and later a colleague, of Coach Stanley at Pierce College (1973-1981). He was a wonderful, Godly man, and a great mentor to me, and I am sure to many other students. May his memory be a blessing.

OBITUARIO

Kenneth Ralph Stanley

3 marzo, 1939 – 9 junio, 2025

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

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