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We regret to inform all of the Alumni and the class
of 1964 that Stan Gray died
Wednesday January 7, 2015
in Spokane, Washington.
Stanley Prichard Gray (Age 68) Stan, beloved husband, proud father,
loving brother and friend passed away peacefully after a long and
courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14th, 1946 to
Prichard and Lyndell Gray. He enjoyed an adventurous childhood alongside
his three siblings as they lived in many places around the globe. Stan
graduated in 1964 from Lee High School in Springfield Virginia and from
the University of Maryland in 1970. He then served seven years as
a Captain and Casualty Assistance Officer in the Air Force at the end of
the Vietnam War. This brought him to Spokane in 1974, where he later met
his loving wife, Sheila. They were married at Covenant United Methodist
in 1984, and enjoyed several years traveling and golfing before
welcoming their two children into this world.
Stan's competitive spirit and love of animals played out in his early
years as he bred, raised and raced thoroughbred horses. He worked in
security sales and investment relations for many years, but enjoyed
nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. He loved
his children fiercely and dedicated his life to them, acting as their
protector, encourager, and #1 fan.
He was witty, ornery, competitive, playful and lived his life with
courage and enthusiasm. Stan enjoyed camping, golfing, swimming,
storytelling and playing poker, but most of all, he was passionate about
sharing his lake cabin and boating trips with special friends and
family.
The cornerstone of his life was his church family at Covenant United
Methodist where he lived out his faith. Everyone around Stan was touched
by his amazing spirit of graceful perseverance and zest for life in the
face of a 16-year battle with cancer. He won the battle as he now rests
in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Stan's mother, father, stepfather, and stepmother preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Sheila; his son Joshua Gray;
daughter Taylor Gray; brothers Jim Gray and Ray Chappelle; sister Cathy
Packwood; and numerous brothers/sisters in-law, cousins, nieces and
nephews.
GRAY, Stanley Prichard (Age 68) Stan, beloved husband,
proud father, loving brother and friend passed away
peacefully on January 7th, 2015, after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. He was born in
Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14th, 1946 to
Prichard and Lyndell Gray. He enjoyed an adventurous
childhood alongside his three siblings as they lived in
many places around the globe. Stan graduated from the
University of Maryland in 1970 and then served seven
years as a Captain and Casualty Assistance Officer in
the Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. This
brought him to Spokane in 1974, where he later met his
loving wife, Sheila. They were married at Covenant
United Methodist in 1984, and enjoyed several years
traveling and golfing before welcoming their two
children into this world. Stan's competitive spirit and
love of animals played out in his early years as he
bred, raised and raced thoroughbred horses. He worked in
security sales and investment relations for many years,
but enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his
family and friends. He loved his children fiercely and
dedicated his life to them, acting as their protector,
encourager, and #1 fan. He was witty, ornery,
competitive, playful and lived his life with courage and
enthusiasm. Stan enjoyed camping, golfing, swimming,
storytelling and playing poker, but most of all, he was
passionate about sharing his lake cabin and boating
trips with special friends and family. The cornerstone
of his life was his church family at Covenant United
Methodist where he lived out his faith. Everyone around
Stan was touched by his amazing spirit of graceful
perseverance and zest for life in the face of a 16-year
battle with cancer. He won the battle as he now rests in
the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Stan's mother, father, stepfather, and stepmother
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 30
years Sheila; his son Joshua Gray; daughter Taylor Gray;
brothers Jim Gray and Ray Chappelle; sister Cathy
Packwood; and numerous brothers/sisters in-law, cousins,
nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in celebration of
his life will be held at Covenant United Methodist
Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive, Spokane, WA 99208, on
Friday, January 16th at 2pm. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?pid=173809144#sthash.79XvVGqt.dpuf
GRAY, Stanley Prichard (Age 68) Stan, beloved husband,
proud father, loving brother and friend passed away
peacefully on January 7th, 2015, after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. He was born in
Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14th, 1946 to
Prichard and Lyndell Gray. He enjoyed an adventurous
childhood alongside his three siblings as they lived in
many places around the globe. Stan graduated from the
University of Maryland in 1970 and then served seven
years as a Captain and Casualty Assistance Officer in
the Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. This
brought him to Spokane in 1974, where he later met his
loving wife, Sheila. They were married at Covenant
United Methodist in 1984, and enjoyed several years
traveling and golfing before welcoming their two
children into this world. Stan's competitive spirit and
love of animals played out in his early years as he
bred, raised and raced thoroughbred horses. He worked in
security sales and investment relations for many years,
but enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his
family and friends. He loved his children fiercely and
dedicated his life to them, acting as their protector,
encourager, and #1 fan. He was witty, ornery,
competitive, playful and lived his life with courage and
enthusiasm. Stan enjoyed camping, golfing, swimming,
storytelling and playing poker, but most of all, he was
passionate about sharing his lake cabin and boating
trips with special friends and family. The cornerstone
of his life was his church family at Covenant United
Methodist where he lived out his faith. Everyone around
Stan was touched by his amazing spirit of graceful
perseverance and zest for life in the face of a 16-year
battle with cancer. He won the battle as he now rests in
the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Stan's mother, father, stepfather, and stepmother
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 30
years Sheila; his son Joshua Gray; daughter Taylor Gray;
brothers Jim Gray and Ray Chappelle; sister Cathy
Packwood; and numerous brothers/sisters in-law, cousins,
nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in celebration of
his life will be held at Covenant United Methodist
Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive, Spokane, WA 99208, on
Friday, January 16th at 2pm. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?pid=173809144#sthash.79XvVGqt.dpuf
GRAY, Stanley Prichard (Age 68) Stan, beloved husband,
proud father, loving brother and friend passed away
peacefully on January 7th, 2015, after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. He was born in
Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14th, 1946 to
Prichard and Lyndell Gray. He enjoyed an adventurous
childhood alongside his three siblings as they lived in
many places around the globe. Stan graduated from the
University of Maryland in 1970 and then served seven
years as a Captain and Casualty Assistance Officer in
the Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. This
brought him to Spokane in 1974, where he later met his
loving wife, Sheila. They were married at Covenant
United Methodist in 1984, and enjoyed several years
traveling and golfing before welcoming their two
children into this world. Stan's competitive spirit and
love of animals played out in his early years as he
bred, raised and raced thoroughbred horses. He worked in
security sales and investment relations for many years,
but enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his
family and friends. He loved his children fiercely and
dedicated his life to them, acting as their protector,
encourager, and #1 fan. He was witty, ornery,
competitive, playful and lived his life with courage and
enthusiasm. Stan enjoyed camping, golfing, swimming,
storytelling and playing poker, but most of all, he was
passionate about sharing his lake cabin and boating
trips with special friends and family. The cornerstone
of his life was his church family at Covenant United
Methodist where he lived out his faith. Everyone around
Stan was touched by his amazing spirit of graceful
perseverance and zest for life in the face of a 16-year
battle with cancer. He won the battle as he now rests in
the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Stan's mother, father, stepfather, and stepmother
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 30
years Sheila; his son Joshua Gray; daughter Taylor Gray;
brothers Jim Gray and Ray Chappelle; sister Cathy
Packwood; and numerous brothers/sisters in-law, cousins,
nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in celebration of
his life will be held at Covenant United Methodist
Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive, Spokane, WA 99208, on
Friday, January 16th at 2pm. - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?pid=173809144#sthash.79XvVGqt.dpuf
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