Lois Louise Stanley |
| Posted 2009-05-28 by Fountain Hills Times |
| Lois Louise Stanley, 78, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and proud owner of Gabby passed away Jan. 6, 2009. Lois was born June 4, 1930 in East St. Louis, Ill. She attended East St. Louis High School and graduated “early” in 1947. She met Richard “Dick” Stanley the same year and they married in 1951. After starting their life together in Belleville, Ill., they began a family and moved west to Phoenix in 1957. Lois was employed by Del Webb Corporation as an Administrative Assistant. In 1966 due to Dick’s promotion to the corporate offices of Hormel, the family moved to Austin, Minn. Her job as mother was always her first priority, but she did continue her career as an executive secretary to the President of the 1st National Bank of Austin. In 1992 Lois and Dick retired and moved west again to Rio Verde where Lois enjoyed golf, tennis and bridge. Among Lois’ many accomplishments, she held executive office in two organizations. When she lived in Phoenix, Lois was involved with the Jaydettes while Dick was involved with the Jaycees. In Rio Verde, Lois was involved with the PEO. Lois is survived by many friends and relatives. Her husband Richard “Dick” Stanley; sister Patsy Meyer; daughters Randa Stanley, Kim Urick and Connie Gregory; granddaughters Amanda Brewster, Katie Johnson and Rhianna Barstad; great-grandchildren Grace Lewis, Nell Lewis, and Mason “Lucky” Brewster; and dog Gabby. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Rio Verde Community Church. In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations to The Boys and Girls Club, McKee Branch, Attn: Rich Schultz, 14605 North Del Cambre Avenue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268. Fountain Hills Times January 14, 2009. |
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