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- Spokesman Review, March 2009
Russell Phillip “Stan” (Bassett) Stanley (picture included)
Passed away March 22, 2009 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1940 to John Bassett and Marion Carter and later adopted by John and Martha Stanley. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda Stanley. He will be missed by his son Todd Stanley (Christina), son Darren Lehman (Jenni); daughter Heather Crowder (Adam); grandchildren; Julie, Tim, Jordan, Hailey, Morgan and Ashley; great-granddaughter Adelaide (Addy). Russell is survived by his sisters; Jean Humphries, Joan Ogrodnik, Jan Faulkner and brother John Bassett. Russell will greeted in heaven by his sister Marion Cushing and brother Wesley Bassett. Stan for years had a longstanding Sunday date with his mother-in-law, Genevieve Tuefert where for hours they would do crossword puzzled and drink coffee. Russell served in the Navy on the USS Newport News CA148 and the USS Bon Homme Richard CVA31. Over the years he worked for Valley General Hospital, Spokane Ambulance, East Valley School District, Staley Oil, KREM2, and Food Service Distributors. Stan was enjoying retirement by working in the yard, taking sunset photography, taking trips, camping, writing poems and spending time with family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 3:00pm at Spokane Cremation & Burial Service, 2832 N. Ruby, Spokane. Reception to follow.
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