Holly Elise Stanley

Early in her life, she was a dedicated figure skater. Every single day from when she was 8 to 14 her father took her to the skating rink daily and she faithfully practiced her skating routines. She loved all things Skating till her passing. Upon graduating from high school, she later went to Technical School, where she met her future husband Dan Stanley. He says it was love at first sight. They ended up working together at AT&T Wireless.

Dan fondly remembers his wife Holly as embodying many amazing traits. Her personality was authentic and real. She had a sincere genuineness about her, that captured Dan’s heart. Holly was refreshing in her selflessness but was also stellar in her social graces. She could talk to anyone and make them feel really important. She connected with people in a deep and meaningful way. She was, however, discriminating with whom she chose to be friends with. If you were her friend, she let you know it. She gave away her heart to only a select few. Dan says that, in Holly, “I was given the ultimate gift. She was special!”

Holly encountered numerous health challenges during her time on earth, but she was a fighter. She took on her struggles with perseverance and equanimity. Even though she went through a lot her spirit remained strong. She herself expressed that she had so much more to give.

She was a tremendous animal lover. Throughout her life, she and Dan had many pets, all of which brought her great joy. She loved them dearly.

Holly will be remembered as a woman who had a very calming presence. Even if her inner emotions were in turbulence, she kept a calm demeanor and was always reflecting on positivity. Holly expressed a deep spirituality and private faith.

Holly will also be remembered as a woman who was extraordinarily kind. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She always went out of her way to help others. She was very loving.

Holly is survived by her adored and adoring husband Dan Stanley. They were together for 21 years.

Holly is also survived by her sister Jennifer Novak, nephew Aaron Novak, her step-son Tyler (Erica) Stanley, and her grandchildren Justin and Luci.

Holly was preceded in death by her mother Ann Brown and her step-dad, Ken Brown and her father Steven Blydenburgh.

We will miss this loving woman, Holly. But we will treasure the memory of her deeply in our hearts, forever.