Stanley Russell James
Stan, we will miss your bright beaming face and the good times we shared, especially at the shows. Our heartfelt wishes to the James family during this difficult time from Kelli, Emmett and Jay.
The Parsons Family
Cedar Rapids
IA
It was always nice to see Stan having so much fun watching Wes and Steven on stage. Our deepest sympathies go out to the James family and everyone who was lucky enough to have Stan as a part of their life.
Steve Worthington
Cedar Rapids
IA
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Stan between '83 and '89. He taught me so much and it was such a pleasure being part of the same team. Our sympathy to your family. Stan touched so many people over the years; his extended 'family' is a large one. Stan, I will miss you.
David & Stephanie Wagner
Waukesha
WI
The fifteen years I worked with Stan were the most enjoyable of my professional life. We were a small group of professionals, but also an extended family. In that respect Stan was so much more than just a co-worker. No one loved his family more than Stan. We spent many days on the road together, where I saw him earn the Traveling Traveler's Trophy almost every year. We laughed our way through all of the problems and adversity. I learned many life lessons from him. Thank you Stan for everything.
Steve Rucker
Monticello
IA
Stan "adopted" me when I first moved to Cedar Rapids in 1983. I shall never forget that kindness, or the great times we had dancing until we dropped! "Go, Johnny, Go" in heaven, Stan, and bless your family still on earth.
Jo Ann Beer
Fairfax
IA
Stan was a regular with our golf group back in '05 and '06...we've missed not having him along...was saddened to hear of Stanley's untimely passing...we enjoyed visiting with him over the past 2 years at the nursing home...sometimes we were lucky enough to catch him during the lunch hour...we'll miss him and wish him to rest in total peace.
Douglas D. Riis
Marion
IA
Stan, thank you for extending your hospitality to me so many times over the years. Some of my fondest memories are of those spent in your home and in the company of you and your family. You were more than a patriarch; you were an institution whom I respect and will always remember fondly. Our heartfelt condolences for Wenda, Steven, Wes and the entire James clan. Stan is sorely missed.
Ryan Morris and Alicia Held Morris
Windsor Heights
IA
The years I took care of Stanley @ Manor Care were a great joy to me. We would always crack jokes with each other & to him I was the "rose killer". Wenda please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Stan was a great man & will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to know him. Stanley now maybe your Cubs will win a series & you can bless my next rose plant anytime you see fit.. God bless & good bye my friend.
Shannon Greene
Stanwood
IA
Our hearts go out to all of you. I always liked seeing Stan at the shows. He was so much fun. Remember not only to mourn his death, but to celebrate his life,which was so wonderful because all of you were in it. We love you.
Kendra Bosten and George Curtis
Cedar Rapids
IA
I have so many fond memories of working with Stan. He was a wonderful mentor, loyal friend, and a funny, funny guy. Traveling with him was always an adventure. Stan, you will be missed.
Jennifer Lynch Gilkerson
Atlanta
GA
I'm sorry I will not be able to pay my respects in person, Mr. James. I sure had a lot of fun playing with your sons on Meadowbrook Drive all those years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Frank Vasquez
Vienna
VA
I had the pleasure of knowing Stan for the past 2 years working at ManorCare. The time I spent with Stan whether it was during activities or in the halls discussing the latest about the Cubs or the Hawkeyes is time that I will remember fondly. Stan told great stories and I was privileged enough to hear lots of them. Whether it was about his family, friends, or his love of roses I really felt that I got to know a lot about Stan and will sorely miss him.
Melissa Wagner
Iowa City
IA
My condolences to the family. I think the last time I saw Stan was judging with him at a rose show in Davenport. He was a great friend and a great rosarian. He will be missed.
Clifton Godfrey,
Urbandale
IA
Wenda and family, So many years of friendship. So many memories! Alot of laughs and some tears. Every minute memorable! The Skoog family all love you dearly. God Bless Stan and he will now Rest In Peace!
Roberta Skoog
Cedar Rapids
IA
Stan entered my life when he worked for Rockwell International (Collins) a couple of years in the 70's and/or 80's. Despite his age, he was a sofball pitcher we needed at the time. (Some comments about his age caused me to refer to him as Methusalah which always made him roar and smile from ear to ear. He was always younger than his years.) Though older than most of us at Rockwell, his enthusium for life put most of use to shame long before he moved on. Then when he went back to that insurance company, he roped me in to the coaching job for it's sponsored team when he did not feel commfortable trying to manage that. I can't remember all the team names we played for , perhaps El Veiw Construction, Aims, Equifax and maybe a few of the others of his company names, but the names never matter, but the comraderie mattereed the most. We had so much fun winning and losing with the variety of players from his companys that played each year. It was a grand experience through the end. I miss the Stan of those days and salute the Stan gone on. All I can remember is "Moore, Beer, James" in the venaculer of the line up of those days.
Steven Stoa
cedar rapids
IA
Dear Mrs. James, I met Stan through the Rose Society and Central District conventions over the years. He was a gentleman, and a great rosarian. Please know we are thinking of you and your family, and we will pray for condolence for all of you. With sincere sympathy, Pat and Doug Horbelt, Wichita, Kansas Wichita Rose Society
Pat and Doug Horbelt
Wichita
KS
We just heard of Stan's passing. How we missed it in the paper must be a sign of our age. We certainly would have been to the services had we known earlier. Knowing that Stan is not suffering any longer is of some relief. Our thoughts an prayers are with you and your family.
Terry and Karen Evans
Springville
IA
No one engaged you or challenged you like Stan James. I had the privilege to call him my friend since 1984. From fun at the Dog Races, to analyzing how a piece of software should work, you could count on Stan to guide you in the right direction. Even if that meant staying up on the blackboard discussing it until 4AM. His infectious laugh and smile will never be forgotten. My thoughts are prayers to Wenda and her family. I missed a lot of opportunities to contact Stan in the last few years, which I now truly regret.
Loye Pack
South Sioux City
NE
I am writing to let you know that all the rose society members admired the skill that Stan had growing and judging roses. We always were welcome by Stan when we had a rose meeting at your home. Glad that Stan was able to judge the rose show in September at the Noelridge Greenhouse. Many rose growers in the Central District of the American Rose Society (states of Missouri,Nebraska,Kansas, and Iowa) knew of Stan's skills with roses and judging. He will be missed and are sorry to hear of his death. I noticed the improvement he showed in his health and mobility when I saw him at Noelridge. We enjoyed the stories he could tell about friends and the sports he enjoyed. John Slusher Friend and fellow rose grower
John Slusher
Marion
IA
Wenda and family, Stan and I worked together for 10 years and were friends for more than 30. He was the nicest, smartest, funniest, and most energetic person I've ever known. I have many fond memories of our times together. Although gone from our world, Stan will live on in our hearts and minds, as he left a little bit of himself with all of us that he touched.
Bill Parker
Litchfield
NH
The James Family would like to thank everyone for their kind words of condolence and rememberance. It's been a comfort to hear from so many friends - old and new. We would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff of Manor Care. You guys are amazing! We could not have asked for a better group of people to care for Stan in his home away from home. Thank you also to St. Luke's Hospice for your kindness and understanding during such a difficult time. And to Cedar Memorial, we are extremely impressed and grateful for all the help and care given us by Nancy and Ralph who guided us through this painful transition of our lives.
James Family
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our sincere sympathy goes out to Wenda, Wes, Steve and the entire James Family. I have known Stan since 1969 and worked with him until 1979. He and I were part of the original EMSS team. Stan was always fun to work with and he made any problem seem like it was solveable with the proper application of logic. It is good to know he learned to enjoy his roses and golfing. Stan is a great Christian man who is now with God in Heaven. We will all miss you Stan. Ron & Phyllis Aldrich