Pete will always be remembered as a loving father and brother to all that knew and loved him. He was born on July 6, 1943, in Seminole, Texas to PJ and Lois Stanley. Pete graduated from Texas Tech University with degrees in Engineering and Business in 1966 where he met his wife, Mary. After school, the two raised their two beautiful daughters in Bedford, Texas. He retired from The S. Schwab Company. He enjoyed coaching his daughter’s sports teams, traveling, and meeting new people.
Pete is survived by his sister, Ginger Roberts (Edward Roberts) of Prescott Valley, Arizona, his sister Donnie Ikard (Don Ikard) of Willis, Texas, his brother Kent Stanley (Darlene Stanley) of Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is survived by his two daughters Cheryl Stanley (Krista Whitehead) of Richmond, Texas, and Dena Betts (David Betts) of Fort Worth, Texas. His grandchildren, Ian Betts (Lindsey Betts), Grant Paulsen, Jacob Betts, Brooke Betts. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Gillis Stanley, and his parents PJ and Lois Stanley. Pete will be laid to rest beside his wife at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
The family will have a private burial at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the foundations below.