Stanley M. Owen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stanley Max, son of Opal Leona (Maddox) and Ira Claire Owen, was born February 6, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away at the Enid St. Mary Regional Hospital on the 4th of November at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 29 days. He attended Capron School System and graduated with the class of 1962. During school he was active in FFA; he raised and showed pigs, chickens, sheep and cattle and judged livestock and crops. He received his BS, and his Masters degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. In 1972 Stan started teaching 6th grade and coaching in Burlington. In 1975 he left his teaching career to work with his dad on the family farm; raising pigs, cattle wheat and alfalfa, until his death. On November 30, 1963 Stan married Beverly Alexander in Kiowa, Kansas. To their marriage two sons, Jeffery and Jeremy, were born. Over the years he drove the activity bus for the school district. He enjoyed working for years during the Cargil Salt harvest in the fall. Stanley was married to Linda Wilcox on April 20, 2006 in Newkirk, Oklahoma and made their home in Alva. Stan enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his granddaughter’s events and he loved working on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his parents. Stan is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons and their wives, Jeff and Terri, and Jeremy and Dannyell; five grandchildren, Traci, Julie, Tara, Alexis and Anthony; a sister, Peggy O’Neil; a stepson Joel Jacobs; a step grandson Aaron Jacobs; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Alva FFA or 4H Livestock Judging Teams. At his request the casket will not be opened. PDF Printable Version

Stanley M. Owen

February 6, 1944 - November 4, 2011