Stanley, Keith

Keith Stanley, 58, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Good News Baptist Church, with Pastor Thomas Osterkamp officiating. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

Keith was born March 31, 1953, in Catlettsburg, Ky., the son of Earl and Eunice (Call) Stanley. Keith married Marla West on April 15, 1978, in Cedar Rapids. He earned a business degree from Hamilton College. Keith worked many years at Weems Associates as a warehouse manager, and most recently Suburban Lumber as a commercial truck driver.

Keith is survived by his wife, Marla; daughters, October Stanley, Autumn Stanley, Echo Stanley, Summer Stanley, Donnie (Andre) Stanley and Tymber Stanley; seven grandchildren, Octaviyon Stanley, Ethan Stanley, Alyssa Henry, Donya Stanley, Spencer Stanley, Adriona Stanley and August Bowen and Louis Keith Stanley in March 2012; his mother, Eunice Stanley; two brothers, Carl Stanley and Ray Stanley; nieces and nephews: Brent (Mindy) Stanley and child, BethAnn (J.D.) Hulett and child, Mike (Tina) Stanley, Jackie (Paul) Bayer and children, Traci Carkhuff and children, Rich Bolton and children, Jeff (Leslea) Bolton and children, Deanna Heit and children, Kimberly Otterbeck, Tim Otterbeck and children, Tamberly (Cory) Alger and children, Clint (Allison) West and children, Josh West, Cody West, John West and Kelly (Chad) Siems and children.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Earl Stanley; an aunt, Rosanna Call; and a niece, Kimberly Stanley.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Published Dec. 9, 2011, in The Gazette