Stan was born on July 9, 1928 in Denver to Warren and Dorothy (Porter) Joy and was raised with his three siblings in a home across from Washington Park. He attended South High School and the University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict.
Stan worked with his father’s industrial equipment supply company, Joy and Cox, Inc., and later owned and operated the company known as Joy Controls after his father passed away.
One of his greatest passions was playing the flute in the Denver Concert Band for over 50 years. It was there that he met his wife, Carol Coltrane. They married in 1973 and celebrated 28 wonderful years together until her death in 2001. Stan also spent decades participating in the choirs at Lakewood United Methodist Church and Phillips United Methodist Church.
Stan traveled extensively throughout the world. He enjoyed the mountains and loved spending time at the Joy Ranch near Evergreen. He was a loyal member of the Lakewood and Lakewood Foothills Rotary Clubs for nearly 60 years, including serving as club secretary for 15 years.
Stan is survived by his children, Leslie Joy, Cheryl (Randy) Ready, and Karen Joy; four grandchildren, Heather (Andy) Kelly, Brian Lang, Timothy (Jamie) Ready, and Jeffrey “J.J.” Ready; and three great-grandchildren, Easton Kelly, LeAnna Kelly and Ryker Ready.
He was preceded in death by his wife Carol; his parents; and his siblings Dean Joy, Kathleen Joiner, and Donald Joy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 10a.m. at Phillips United Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce Street in Lakewood. Stan will be laid to rest at Mt. Lindo Cemetery in Morrison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Stan’s memory may be made to The Denver Concert Band, P.O. Box 630252; Littleton, CO 80163-0252 or at https://www.denverconcertband.org/donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stoddardsunset.com for the Joy family.
