ERVIN DANIEL STAN STANLEY

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ERVIN DANIEL STAN STANLEY April 7, 1928 - January 1, 2005 It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Ervin Stan Stanley on January 1, 2005 after a very lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Olivia; sons, Dale and wife Cecelia, Lorne and wife Candy (Kevin and Jason) and Trevor and wife Judy (Stefanie, Toni and TJ). He is also survived by brother-in-law Roy Johnson, sister-in-law Vernette Stanley and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ervin and Eva; brothers, Austin, Iden, Andrew and Joseph; and sisters, Edith, Bertha and Evangeline. Stan was born and raised in Faust, AB and left home at the age of 16 to work in a sawmill in British Columbia. After numerous jobs, he joined the Air Force at which time he was introduced to his soul mate, Olivia. They were married in 1953 and the following year, Stan left the Air Force and joined the Winnipeg Police Department where he worked for 15 years. After trying his hand at various occupations, including an insurance salesman, he became employed with the CNR until his retirement. One of his favourite passions was the outdoors, which included camping, canoeing with his sons, and gardening. He was an avid reader of books of all topics and a listener of classical music. He adored his grandchildren and shared his enjoyment and knowledge of woodworking with them. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Grace General Hospital for their professional and compassionate care of Stan, especially the Fourth Floor personnel during the past few months. A celebration of Stan's life will be held on Thursday, January 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Interment and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Manitoba, 400-141 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R3 or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2005