Stan C. Stanley

Stan was the sweetest man in the world. His signature was always: “How can I help you?”

Karl, you were the son he never had, and he was the dad you never had.

Michelle, Reesa, and Rhonda, his beautiful daughters. He was so proud of you and the fine young women you have become.

And his four grandchildren, he enjoyed seeing you grow up and had so much fun with all of you at the lake on Thunder and Lightning! And Reese, so proud you are an Eagle Scout.

Scouting was his hobby, but serving others was his full time affection.

He has left some very big footprints in Katy, Texas. There are 271 aspen walking sticks in the hands of many of you because you are an Eagle Scout.

His signature is on the shirts of thousands of boys and girls at Stanley Elementary, and he loved you, everyone. He was honored to have a school named Stan C. Stanley Elementary. And the Scout Troop 1103—his birthday: November 3.

The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example. Stan gifted many with an exemplary example of excellence in caring and loving others.

When God measures the greatness of an individual, he puts the tape measure around the heart. Go out now and be an example to all in what you say, in the way you live, in loving others, in leading your family … and be a person of integrity. Go and be an example to others that would make Stan so proud of you! The loving legend of Stan Stanley will live on through each of you.

Patsy Stanley and the family of Stan Stanley

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America or to Living Stones Church, Katy, Texas.