Stan will be very missed by his siblings and childhood pals, Harvey, Mary Nels and Nielda. Uncle Stan is remembered as a kind, generous and special person by Walter, Lisa and Catherine. Rick, Brent, Judy and Ofer have many happy memories of him. We know that he is with Helen now and that lightens our hearts. Thanks for the laughter Stan. You will always be in our thoughts.
Stan was born in Edmonton. In high school he was proud to be a swimmer and track athlete. For a short time he enjoyed boxing. As a young man he particularly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He played rugby for years and was known to his rugby friends as ‘Stash’. Stan was a business owner and he relished the buying and selling of truck parts first at Lunds Auto Wreckers and later at Nor-Am Light Truck Parts. He was a dedicated participant of AA and had many friends who thought very highly of him. He loved animals, especially dogs. In his last years the companionship of his friends and many caregivers meant a great deal to him.
He was predeceased by his best friend and life soul mate Helen. He will be missed by her family, Step-daughter, Ivy Stanley (Gerry)–semicolon– Step-son Wade Johnson (Wendolyn)–semicolon– Step-son, Terry Johnson (Cathie)–semicolon– granddaughters, Erin and Mandi (Nick)–semicolon– grandsons, Reid (Laura) and Lane (Mckenzie). He was Great Grandpa Stan to Emery, Jaklin, Jeffery, Taylor, Abigail, Macy and Colton.
Stan was a truly unique character and he added a spark to our lives. Rest well Stan.
Doris Foster says
September 26, 2016 at 12:00 amStan was a regular at the St. Albert Inn & Suites when he would stop by for something to eat. It was usually twice a day and when he was done in the restaurant he would come by the Front Desk and I would ask him if he needed a cab and he would say, “Yes, I do, the number is 459-50-50”. He would tell me every time. Stan was a very sweet man and I know the rest of the Front Desk staff really liked him as well. He was very lucky to have Wendolyn to take care of him. I will miss him dearly.
You didn’t know that morning that God would call his name,
In life you loved him dearly, in death you’ve done the same.
It broke your hearts to lose him, he did not go alone,
For part of you went with him, the day God called Stan home.
He left you peaceful memories, his love is still your guide,
And though you cannot see him, he is always at your side.
Your family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
MARY (Lund) WILLIAMS says
September 29, 2016 at 12:00 amStan,
We are so sorry that your final wishes will not be carried out as you requested. Apparently, we were given half your ashes; your step family decided to keep the other half. We were not told the reason. We know this is not the Danish tradition that you so respected and believed in. Will put our half where you wished.
We love you Stan, no matter what.
Mary, Harvey, Nels and Nielda.