We Remember
PAXMAN, Stanley
December 15, 1955 — March 8, 2018
Sunday Feb. 25th Stan suffered a massive heart attack on the job in Pink Mountain, B.C. He was airlifted to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver where he fought hard for 11 days, surrounded by love 24 hours a day. March 8, 2018 God welcomed him home.
Stan is survived by his loving wife Debra, 4 daughters: April (Jason), Amy, Angie (Mark) and Ashley; 4 grandchildren: Brooke, Grace, Bailey and Jayden.
Stan also leaves behind two sisters Pat Hoffman, Elizabeth Nelson (Robert), one brother John (Lorna), sister in law Diana Zachow and brother-in-law Michael (Ann).
Stan was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Stan’s greatest pride and joy was his family. He was a caring, loving human being who dedicated his life to ensuring anyone he loved and cared for had everything they needed in life—that they wanted for nothing.
Stan worked many years in the oil patch; his work was truly the other love of his life. It allowed him the opportunity to travel, sometimes with his beautiful wife at his side. He worked in Russia, Africa, Kazakhstan and India as well as various positions in Alberta and B.C.
Stan had a passion for the outdoors. When he wasn’t working, he was at the Family Claim panning with his family and loved ones by his side.
Stan also loved playing his guitar and teaching his grandkids how to play.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and knew him: he truly was a great man.
‘We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.’ 2 Corinthians 4: 1-12
Defeat is not an option. No matter what adversities you face, place your hope in the Lord today and see, that because of His love and strength, you are empowered to push through every difficult situation. You are not crushed nor in despair.
GOD IS FOR YOU. YOU ARE NOT ABANDONED. GOD IS WITH YOU. YOU ARE NOT DESTROYED. GOD IS YOUR PROTECTOR, TRUST THAT HE IS BIGGER THAN WHATEVER YOU ARE FACING.
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THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAMED/BROADCAST ON FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018 A 1:00 PM.
Service
Memorial Service Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Deb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Stan’s presence in our lives was a gift…a blessing to all who had the opportunity to know him.
A new star shines bright, keeping watch over you all.
Deepest sympathies to the Paxman family.
Stan was a true gentleman.
Sincere condolences to you and your Family , we want to express our sympathy, RIP Stan
Papa Stan is and ALWAYS be close to my heart 🙂 He is now tossing the toys for Chett , Roxy and Hope along with playing the guitar for his Angels. I will never forget the laughter and Papa just sitting back listening and watching all the family with that look of ” So much crazy ” lol. but he loved every min of it. Love is with you with hugs all around. Deb , Christian & Lulu xo
April, wishing you and your family my sincerest condolences. Wishing you loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Shelly
Stan has such a loving family ,,and will be missed by everyone he met ,he is in gods arm now and safe ,one day we will all meet again ,,condolences to all the family ,, wish we could be there ,,but you know in our hearts we are with you
So sorry for your lost Deb &family I am thinking of use today RIP Stan
My dear friend Deb ,deepest sympathy to u all may your wonderful girls and their families as well as your sister Diana and hers keep u loved hold on to your memories and live u shared wuth Stan and each other and remember the people all around u that are there to give you support many hugs sent sorry I can’t make the funeral but thinking of u all. Xo Shannon and Doug Savard
My deepest condolences and love to your family for this is truly a great loss . One that will be felt far and wide and for a very long time, I was blessed one spring to be able to spend some time with Stan and Walt just out touring their claims, I got to see the passion and the love he had for panning and how he passed that passion on to others around him.
Rest In Peace Stan
Cheryl
Deb my heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers are sent in memory of the Man of your life. Take care and may God Bless
So sorry for your loss we are praying for the family such a great man and friend. We love you all God bless you.
The Swallow’s
Our prayers and thoughts are with Stans family on the loss of husband, father, brother and dear friend to all those that new him over the years! May you all find peace in the days to come ❣ R.I.P. Stan
Although I have not seen Stan for years, I remember growing up with him as neighbors on the farm in Hanna. Our sincere condolences to the family. Cherish the Memories. Dolores
Always a Friend Through Time and Distance! Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Debbie and Family. Rest Easy Old Friend. Dutch & Debi Nill.
My condolence to the family
Stan was a kind and caring person he made everyone life brighter just by knowing him. Met him in Sudan for the first time good memory’s our prayers are with you all.
Prayers for Debra and family from Charleston, WV, U.S.A.
My Dear Friend Debra … My Heart goes Out 2U & Family!
R.I.P. Stan … Fly High! <3 O:) <3
Thinking of You Debra & Family!
Today will be Hard … But Remember
Stan will Always be Remembered & Never Forgotten!
Sending (((HUGS))) & Prayers! O:)
Always Loved <3 <3 <3
that was a beautiful contribute to STANS life .
thank you so much for letting us be there , even though we could not in person ,,love to you Deb and your loving family
Terry Jacks – Seasons In The Sun
Goodbye to you my trusted friend
We’ve known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we’ve climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABC’s
Skinned our hearts and skinned our knees
Goodbye my friend it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I’ll be there
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of time
Goodbye Papa please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
Goodbye Papa it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky