George I Stanley Sr.

George Ireland Stanley, Sr., 93, of Marble, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Westville, New Jersey, on September 7, 1922. He lived in Glasgow, Scotland, for one year with his parents, William and Elizabeth Shearer Stanley, and he attended first grade there. He moved back to Westville and in his teens, moved to Kearney, New Jersey for a few years. Then he moved to Brooklyn, New York. Due to the Depression, he had to quit school and work for the Brooks Brothers Clothing Store in Manhattan, New York. His high school coach recognized George’s running talents and arranged for him to run and work out at the New York Athletic Club after the store hours. In 1941while running at the club, George met the estimator for the Leonard Construction Company who offered him a job on a project for the U.S. Navy in the Panama Canal Zone. Eventually, George went to work as a civilian for the Department of the Army. In 1945, he was drafted and entered the Army. He was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. At a USO dance, he met Margaret (Peggy) Tingley from Crown, PA who was working at the Pentagon. After his discharge, they were married on April 16, 1947 and moved to the Canal Zone. He retired in 1972 as Chief of Production Control in the maintenance department of the Army. While in the Canal Zone, he enjoyed managing Little League, Babe Ruth, and American Legion baseball teams. George’s teams played ball against Manny Sanguillen and Rennie Stennett, both of whom became Pittsburgh Pirates. Twice, George brought American Legion baseball teams to the United States, once to Memphis, Tennessee and once to Arlington Texas. In addition to baseball, George loved to golf and play cards with his buddies at the Snake Pit in Curundu and the Elks Club in Balboa. George and Peggy built a new home in Millerstown, PA, in 1977. George enjoyed wood working and with the help of Peggy, they made many beautiful furnishings for their home. His passion was watching the New York Yankees. He tried to never miss a game. George is survived by two sons, George (Marie) Stanley, Jr. of Fresno, CA and John (Lynn) Stanley of Nampa, ID, one daughter, Marty (Bob) Collett of Lucinda, nine grandchildren, Justin (Larissa) Stanley of Atlanta, GA, Jessica (Bobby) Danielson of Riverside, CA, Kim (Tommy) Wieger Las Vegas, NV, Heather Myrick of Buhl, ID, Holly (Dean)Weeks of Nampa, ID, Shanelle Stanley of Boise, ID, Kelly (Bill) Hart of Cranberry , Christy (Jason) Sample of Sandy Lake, Katie (Will) Driscoll of Virginia Beach, VA, his great grandchildren, Cash Wieger, Chantz, Journee, and Haven Fabion, Destiny and Harmony Stanley, Trinity and Hunter Myrick, Eighthin and Elly Weeks, Jace and Serenity Dunbar, Sevin and Isabella Harrington, Blake and Brooke Hart, Brayden and Riley Sample, Liam Driscoll and numerous nieces and nephews. The family thanks George’s long term caregivers, Sheri Patterson and Barb Kaye, who are greatly appreciated for their help and kindness. George was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers and their wives, Thomas (Dorothy) Stanley and William (Shirley) Stanley. A graveside service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Saint Mary’s Church Cemetery in Crown. Family will receive friends immediately following the service till 5 p.m. at George’s home. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements. Memorials or donations can be made to the Clarion Forest V.N.A., 271 T-790 Clarion, PA 16214 or Charitable Deeds and Services, 260 High Point Road, Knox, PA 16232. A graveside service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Saint Mary’s Church Cemetery in Crown. Family will receive friends immediately following the service till 5 p.m. at George’s home. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements.

George I Stanley Sr.

September 7, 1922 - February 3, 2016