Stanton Everett Hankins

When Stan was a young boy they moved to Washington State.

Growing up Stan had always had a deep desire to become a volunteer fireman. In 1960 he joined the Terrace Heights Fire Department. Through his 37 years with the department, he moved up in rank, eventually earning the title of Chief in 1990.

During this time, he was also employed by Cascade fire equipment and then the Terrace Heights sewer district. Stan retired in 1997.

Stan began dating the love of his life, Ann, in 1967. They were married June 7,1969 with Ann's three children by her side. They purchased a home in Terrace Heights and lived there until 1998. They were married nearly 55 years. After both had retired, they traveled a bit, then settled in Newport, Oregon. They loved the coast, and Stan had a real talent for taking some beautiful sunset pictures.

In 2005 they decided to make Winlock, Washington their permanent home, along with their two Schnauzer's, whom they adored. They made long trips to visit their children and grandchildren. They loved traveling in their fifth wheel camper.

Stan is survived by his daughter Beth (Hankins) Norris; Charleen (Hankins) Harrellson (Doug); Joe Hankins (Jennifer); Sister Marilyn (Hankins) Sanborn and Sister-in-law Mary (Springer) Linker; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by four nieces and eight nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann (Sprenger) Hankins; parents Everett and Eloise Hankins; parents in law, Howard and Elizabeth Sprenger and many other family members and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Keith and Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA. A funeral service will follow starting at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, 3001 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima, WA.

All that knew or worked with Stan are welcome to attend.