Derek was born in Ticonderoga, New York on July 25, 1964, the youngest child of Pauline and Bill Stanley. His middle name was meant to honor President Kennedy who was assassinated several months earlier. He later lived in Rochester, Minnesota, Orem, Utah, Las Vegas, Nevada and O'Fallon, Missouri, prior to settling in Austin.
Derek was a gentle giant with a sweet and compassionate soul who held a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs. Dogs were just naturally drawn to him like a magnet! His beloved dog, Honey, passed just two weeks ago and we know she was there to greet him at the Rainbow Bridge. Derek treasured time with his family and had a tremendous sense of humor. He loved to tell a good joke and was known for his quick-witted comebacks! He was loved so much by his family and will be greatly missed.
Derek was born in Ticonderoga, New York on July 25, 1964, the youngest child of Pauline and Bill Stanley. His middle name was meant to honor President Kennedy who was assassinated several months earlier. He later lived in Rochester, Minnesota, Orem, Utah, Las Vegas, Nevada and O'Fallon, Missouri, prior to settling in Austin.
Derek was a gentle giant with a sweet and compassionate soul who held a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs. Dogs were just naturally drawn to him like a magnet! His beloved dog, Honey, passed just two weeks ago and we know she was there to greet him at the Rainbow Bridge. Derek treasured time with his family and had a tremendous sense of humor. He loved to tell a good joke and was known for his quick-witted comebacks! He was loved so much by his family and will be greatly missed.
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