JOHN R. STANLEY

John R. Stanley, age 51, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on December 5, 1961 in Columbia City, he was the son of Robert David and Virginia Lou (Kyler) Stanley.

He had been a mechanic at Trier's Automotive. He was a past Exalted Ruler and current Trustee for the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his Mother, Virginia L. Stanley of Columbia City; sons, Brad Stanley of Surprise, AZ and Greg Strickland of Lakenheath, UK; daughter, Jessica Keele of South Whitley; sisters, Ruth Stanley of South Whitley and Lori Boggs of Columbia City;and grandchildren, Dallas, Anthony and Sabine. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Stanley on March 23, 2013.

A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 5-6 pm at Demoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN with an Elks service at 6 pm.Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Stanley's memory to his final expense account in care of the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.