Stanley J. Derwin
Published July 2, 2014
Stanley J. Derwin
09/16/1916 – 06/25/2014
Stan Derwin passed away peacefully in his home at Colonial Vista Assisted Living where he was a well-loved resident. He resided there for the past year with Pearl his wife of sixty-eight years.
He was born in Escanaba Michigan to Evangeline and Theodore Derwin the second of five children. During the Great Depression, and after his parents separated, he supported his mother and siblings by doing a paper route.
After graduation from high school, Stan went to work for the J.C. Penny Company where he learned the retail trade. Though he was promoted to manager of the ready to wear department, he longed to be his own boss. He eventually opened his own shoe store in Snoqualmie, Washington where he had previously met his bride Pearl Koop. Together they raised their two children Sandy and Glenn in the Snoqualmie valley.
Stan served in the U.S. Army from May 6th 1941 to January 14th 1946. He attained the rank of Sargent teaching marksmanship and later serving in occupied Japan. He was very proud of his time in the military. He remained a member of the American Legion.
After retirement he and Pearl made their primary residence in Sun Lakes, Az. They volunteered at the Chandler Center for the Arts as ushers, did historical research for a local museum and belonged to the Sun Lakes hiking club. He hiked the Grand Canyon for the last time in his early 80s. His last ten years were spent in the Wenatchee Valley closer to family.
Stan is survived by his wife, two children, three grandchildren,
a younger brother Ted of Escanaba, Michigan plus many nieces, nephews and greats. His infectious sense of humor, sense of the ridiculous and ever positive attitude made him a family favorite. He will be missed by all!
Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.
Time, day and date of service:
2:00 p.m. ~ Saturday, August 16, 2014
Place of Services:
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wenatchee WA.
Type of service: Memorial Service will be held