Stanley Harvey Christian, 82, of North Port, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his residence under the hospice care of Tidewell Hospice. He was born February 24, 1932 in Iaeger, West Virginia and moved to North Port in 2008 from Ocala, FL. Stanley retired from the brewing industry after many years serving as…
Continue ReadingStanley Harvey Christian, 82, of North Port, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his residence under the hospice care of Tidewell Hospice.
He was born February 24, 1932 in Iaeger, West Virginia and moved to North Port in 2008 from Ocala, FL. Stanley retired from the brewing industry after many years serving as the Quality Assurance Manager. His passions were his family and music. He enjoyed playing music in all different venues from a small stage in local pubs to jam sessions in the parks with his friends. Stanley had an extraordinary musical talent playing many instruments in a variety of genres. He was best known as”Mojo Stan” for singing the blues and his charismatic personality. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.
Survived by his loving wife, Donetta Christian of North Port; three sons, Russell (Carrie) Christian and, Barry (Carrie) Christian both of Rock Hill SC and Bryan (Casey)( Christian of El Jobean, FL. two daughters, Mona (Ed) Boker of St. Petersburg, FL and Shannon Hiser of Tallahassee, FL; a sister, Eunice (Darrell) Sovine of Greenville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Stanley also has many relatives in West Virginia, Indiana, and Ohio that were dear to him.
Memorial services and inurnment will be held Monday 11:00 AM June 23, 2014 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234 or the ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease Assn., 2180 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237 Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel
Matt Fournier
left a message on June 22, 2014:
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Sharon & Tom Adams
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Will always be remembered with a laugh, a guitar and a song. Rest in peace Stanley.
Brenda C. Adkins Kelly
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Donetta, I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Eric Bailey and family
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Our condolences to the family.
Barry
left a message on June 21, 2014:
The Rock
A man that will truly be missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barry and Jazz
left a message on June 21, 2014:
The Rock
"Say not in grief he is no more – but live in thankfulness that he was."
Kim Bailey-Moore
left a message on June 21, 2014:
An awesome man, he will be missed!
Bill and Lois Bailey
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Stan the Man......we always enjoyed whenever you and Donetta visited. A wonderful person who will be missed greatly!!
Suzi, Paul, Dominic and Riley Wood
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Stanley was an amazing man, it was a blessing to have had the short time that we did with him. His presence will be missed. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Ted Long
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Every tine I think about my Uncle Stanley I can hear his playing and singing and them a big hearty laugh after every song. He could play any stringed insterment and sing any song. I will truly miss Uncle Stan. His personality was like a magnet, people was drawn to him when he was carrying on a conversation. He was a true gift from God. Aunt Donetta, I miss you and an so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Baker
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Donetta and Children, We are so sorry that you had to loose someone so wonderful. He was very talented and very funny. I;m sure I could go on but those that knew him already know all this. We loved him .
Bryan Christian
left a message on July 7, 2014:
One of my favorite memories of dad is when we would be getting ready for some type of outing. We would all be rushing around the house getting dressed or whatever but no matter if we were running late or if it was just a short run to the grocery store, dad would typically pick up his guitar to sing and play a song or two just before stepping out the door. It seemed to calm him and it was a signal to us that he was ready to go!
Thank you for everything you taught me, your kindness and for your love!
Maureen Brown Martineau
left a message on June 22, 2014:
I am thinking of your family-- with deepest sympathy and warmest affection.
Maureen Brown Martineau
left a message on June 22, 2014:
I am thinking of your family-- with deepest sympathy and warmest affection.
Eunice Sovine
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Music added beauty to my brother's life. It was a positive dimension in everything he did.
Elke Hackett
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Mona and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all your fond memories of your Dad be your guiding comfort.
Mona Christian Bokor
left a message on June 24, 2014:
I think about our white water river rapid adventure, walking on beach, watching him play music and countless other moments we shared together and always appreciating him for who he was. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I love you my Daddy...
Love Icky
Mona Christian Bokor
left a message on June 24, 2014:
I think about our white water river rapid adventure, walking on beach, watching him play music and countless other moments we shared together and always appreciating him for who he was. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I love you my Daddy...
Love Icky
Zachary Christian
left a message on June 24, 2014:
His passion for music will always live on, and the light he added to this world will never fade. Hoping you're in a better place! I love and miss you, pap!
Barry W Christiian
left a message on June 25, 2014:
My Dad was a musician, and music was his life as much as it was his family, its what kept him waking up everyday. the memories i have is not just his hearty laugh, his sense of humor, its his music, his emotion and his voice. His feet would hit the floor in the morning, when no one was up, but dad would be singing and whistling to himself out loud,it was his way of greeting the day. it was always with a song and a smile. it was an infectious smile and a heart felt tune, or whiling many tunes, i guess you could say it was our wake up call. I Love You Dad. your voice and your loving spirit will be missed very very much.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carrie (Caroline) Christian
left a message on June 25, 2014:
When I first met Stanley, he was so warm and welcomed me earnestly . We soon were in his music room, with him playing and me singing, for many hours. I had such fun listening to his stories and music. He will never be far from my heart or memories. Xo
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Matt Fournier
left a message on June 22, 2014:
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Sharon & Tom Adams
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Will always be remembered with a laugh, a guitar and a song. Rest in peace Stanley.
Brenda C. Adkins Kelly
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Donetta, I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Eric Bailey and family
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Our condolences to the family.
Barry
left a message on June 21, 2014:
The Rock
A man that will truly be missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barry and Jazz
left a message on June 21, 2014:
The Rock
"Say not in grief he is no more – but live in thankfulness that he was."
Kim Bailey-Moore
left a message on June 21, 2014:
An awesome man, he will be missed!
Bill and Lois Bailey
left a message on June 21, 2014:
Stan the Man......we always enjoyed whenever you and Donetta visited. A wonderful person who will be missed greatly!!
Suzi, Paul, Dominic and Riley Wood
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Stanley was an amazing man, it was a blessing to have had the short time that we did with him. His presence will be missed. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Ted Long
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Every tine I think about my Uncle Stanley I can hear his playing and singing and them a big hearty laugh after every song. He could play any stringed insterment and sing any song. I will truly miss Uncle Stan. His personality was like a magnet, people was drawn to him when he was carrying on a conversation. He was a true gift from God. Aunt Donetta, I miss you and an so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Baker
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Donetta and Children, We are so sorry that you had to loose someone so wonderful. He was very talented and very funny. I;m sure I could go on but those that knew him already know all this. We loved him .
Bryan Christian
left a message on July 7, 2014:
One of my favorite memories of dad is when we would be getting ready for some type of outing. We would all be rushing around the house getting dressed or whatever but no matter if we were running late or if it was just a short run to the grocery store, dad would typically pick up his guitar to sing and play a song or two just before stepping out the door. It seemed to calm him and it was a signal to us that he was ready to go!
Thank you for everything you taught me, your kindness and for your love!
Maureen Brown Martineau
left a message on June 22, 2014:
I am thinking of your family-- with deepest sympathy and warmest affection.
Maureen Brown Martineau
left a message on June 22, 2014:
I am thinking of your family-- with deepest sympathy and warmest affection.
Eunice Sovine
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Music added beauty to my brother's life. It was a positive dimension in everything he did.
Elke Hackett
left a message on June 22, 2014:
Mona and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all your fond memories of your Dad be your guiding comfort.
Mona Christian Bokor
left a message on June 24, 2014:
I think about our white water river rapid adventure, walking on beach, watching him play music and countless other moments we shared together and always appreciating him for who he was. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I love you my Daddy...
Love Icky
Mona Christian Bokor
left a message on June 24, 2014:
I think about our white water river rapid adventure, walking on beach, watching him play music and countless other moments we shared together and always appreciating him for who he was. I am so proud to have been his daughter. I love you my Daddy...
Love Icky
Zachary Christian
left a message on June 24, 2014:
His passion for music will always live on, and the light he added to this world will never fade. Hoping you're in a better place! I love and miss you, pap!
Barry W Christiian
left a message on June 25, 2014:
My Dad was a musician, and music was his life as much as it was his family, its what kept him waking up everyday. the memories i have is not just his hearty laugh, his sense of humor, its his music, his emotion and his voice. His feet would hit the floor in the morning, when no one was up, but dad would be singing and whistling to himself out loud,it was his way of greeting the day. it was always with a song and a smile. it was an infectious smile and a heart felt tune, or whiling many tunes, i guess you could say it was our wake up call. I Love You Dad. your voice and your loving spirit will be missed very very much.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carrie (Caroline) Christian
left a message on June 25, 2014:
When I first met Stanley, he was so warm and welcomed me earnestly . We soon were in his music room, with him playing and me singing, for many hours. I had such fun listening to his stories and music. He will never be far from my heart or memories. Xo
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