Born in New Mexico on July 25th, 1931. Stanley lost his mother when he was only 6 years old. His dad moved to Denver and Stanley and his sister were put in an orphanage for a few years. When he was a little older he stayed with friends in New Mexico. Then in 1952 he joined the Army. In 1960 he married his wife Edna Hess and from this union 3 children were born. Ross (April), Kevin (Diane) and Laverne. There are 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.