It is with sadness that the family of Stanley Malone Pinkston announces his passing on November 6, 2022 at the age of 73. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Patty. He is survived by his daughter Terri Evans and son-in-law Chris Evans; daughter Amy Bernal and grandchildren Christian (Lilliana), Alaina, Jorge Jr and Zavier; great grandson Ezekiel; sisters Barbara, Lucille, and Rita; brothers Rick and Mike; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by sisters Martha, Linda, and Sue and brothers Milton and Steve.
Visitation will be held at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 on Thursday, December 1, from 4pm to 8pm. A service will be held at Riverside National Cemetery on Friday, December 2 at 1:30pm.
Stanley was born in St. Louis, MO to parents Milton and Bertha Pinkston. He and his 10 siblings experienced a lively childhood. After graduating from Assumption Catholic High School in 1968, Stanley moved to La Verne, California. It was while attending Citrus College in Azuza, CA that he met Patty, the love of his life, in Algebra class.
Stan and Patty were married in 1971. Stan’s military service took them to Colorado Springs and later, to Vicenza, Italy. It was while living in Italy that their first child, Terri, was born in December 1972.
Stan and Patty settled in Monrovia after returning to the states. In October 1978, they welcomed their second child, Amy.
As a young man, Stanley worked a variety of jobs including a traveling carnival and aggregate truck driver during the construction of the 210 freeway. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he worked as an optometrist at Terminal Island Navy base. Stanley worked as an internal auditor for the IRS for 27 years. He retired in December 2011.
Stanley loved baseball. He was named after Cardinal great Stan Musial. Coaching his grandsons and others was one of his greatest joys. He served as a board member for Moreno Valley Youth Federation.
Road trips were a favorite of Stanley’s. He traversed the continental US many times visiting family, friends and national parks.
What Stanley loved most was family. He was a loving and supportive father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He will forever be held in the hearts of family and friends.
We miss you, Dad, Papa!
