Steven Vance Standish
April 24, 1970 ~ November 4, 2009
Services:
The family will recieve friends on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating. Inurnment will be private.
Steven Vance Standish, 39, of Great Mills, MD died November 4, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born April 24, 1970 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Earnest Vance Standish, Jr. and Janet Evans Standish. He is also survived by his brother David Standish of Upper Marlboro, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Steven graduated from Chopticon High School “Class of 1988” and was an I.T. Specialist for Planned Systems International. Steve was an avid sports fan. Whether watching, playing, or coaching, he enjoyed it all, especially football, basketball, bowling and golf. He was a diehard Redskins fan, attending and tailgating who also enjoyed playing cards with his father and juggling multiple fantasy football teams. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating. Inurnment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org.
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“Dear Janet & Ernie and family, we are shocked and saddened by your loss. You will be in our prayers. God Bless you all. Bill & Debbie Stone”
“Our deepest sympathy to you. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength to carry you through these grieving days ahead. God Bless.”
“Aunt Janet, Uncle Ernie and David, May you find comfort through this extremely painful time.You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“This comes as a shock to all of us that enjoyed playing cards with Steve. He was a genuinely nice person and will be greatly missed. You raised a wonderful son. He is in the hands of the Lord and safe from all now.”
“Im so sorry for your loss. Steven will be missed. I love you guys very much. God has opened his arms for him.”
“Dave, Janet, and Ernie–We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Janet, David & Brother, Your thought are in our minds and hearts. We will miss Stevie and all the wonderful times together as a family. We know Stevie will be taken care of and we all will see him again. With all our love. John & Diane”
“Mr. and Mrs. Standish, and Dave, I am tremendously sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. “
“Dave- we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you.”
“My prayers are with your family, David. I’m so sorry you are experiencing this loss. Please know that prayers and friendship are all available here to see you through this when needed. I’m so very sorry.”
“Janet, Ernie and David, I know what it is to lose a loved one as the memories are still very fresh in my mind. If there is anything I can do or you just want to talk, please do not hasitate to call! Love ya, Judy”
“My heartfelt condolences goes to your family. A Classmate of CHS 1988.”
“We are so sorry for your loss..You will continue to stay in our thoughts and prayers…God Bless you all now and always…”
“My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Steve will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. “
“To the Standish Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Janet, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all. Love, Steph”
“Janet, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. God Bless.”
“Im sorry for your loss. CHS class of 1988.”
“May God Bless you all through this time and comfort you on your loss. I enjoyed playing cards with Steve. He always had a smile and nothing but a kind word to say. I will miss his smiles and laughter.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. Steve was always so quiet and kind and willing to help anyone. He will be truly missed. CHS Class of 88.”
“My condolences goes out the family of Stevie. He was a great person and will be missed.”
“I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. He was a great person. Your quiet smile was such a delight to see in homeroom first thing every morning for four years at Chopticon. The memories will last forever. Rest in Peace Steve. Classmate of Steve’s Chopticon Class of 1988. You will be missed.”
“My heartfelt condolences to the Standish family. I worked with Steve for many years on the NMCI contract. He was a sweet, caring, kind young man. I’ll miss seeing him at breakfast at the Fleet Reserve. Gone so suddenly and so young… May our lord continue watching over all of you and help you through this time in your life. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.”
“I had the privilege of first meeting Steve through my nephew Brian and then through playing cards with him at the Elks Lodge. I will remember him for his kind soul and gentle ways. May he rest forever in peace, and may peace be with his family during this time of grief and sorrow. “
“Uncle Ernie, Aunt Janet and David you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“TO THE STANDISH FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF STEVE’S PASSING. WE KNEW HIM ALONG TIME THROUGH SOFTBALL, HE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A GREAT GUY TO EVERYONE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Standish and David, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for the pain you are experiencing in the loss of Steven. Please know that there is much prayer support for you at this difficult time. May the Lord bless you with peace and the joy of many happy memories. ~ Therese Thiedeman (PTP)”
“David and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying you will find the strength to see you through this time of such sorrow.”
“Janet, you and the entire family are in my fervent prayers as you weather the storm of the departing of your son Steven. May the God of all comfort be to you all you need Him to be at this difficult time.”
“Janet,Ernie and David Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in you time of need. A huge redskin fan will be missed.Our love goes out to you. Patti and Jimmy”
“Can’t begin to express the sadness we felt hearing of Steve’s passing. Although we can’t be there, we will keep Steve in our prayer’s.”
“Mr/Mrs. Standish and David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of the family at this time. Were deeply saddened by the loss of Steve, he was a very special friend who you could always count on. Steve will be loved and missed by us forever.”
“Janet you will be in our thoughts and Norma and I will say a prayer for Steven. I know he will be missed, but he is in a better place. God bless you and Ernie. Love Howard and Norma”
“Dear Ernie, Janet & David, there are no words that can express our deepest sympathy for all of you. May your memories comfort you and give you strength to carry on in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts & Prayers. Norman & Prudy”
“We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, we love you very much!!”
“I am so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. I am so sorry I will be in Indiana on Saturday. I wish I could be with you but I will be thinking of you and praying for you. With much love,”
“Dave and family–our condolences go out to you and your parents. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Lean on each other and remember all the good times. If there is anything we can do, just let us know.”
“Janet and Family, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and your family. I am praying for your family in your time of need.”
“Steve was a great friend to all of us at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7. He will be sincerely missed and remembered fondly by all of his friends here.”
“Stevie, I didn’t even have a chance to say good bye. I type this with a heart that feels so lost. I can only take true comfort in knowing your with God now. Love and Prayers and Hugs go out to the family! I will see you all on Saturday. Love, Terry “Trent” Williams Class mate from CHS 1988″
“Janet and family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son, Steven. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Janice-“
“Mr. & Mrs. Standish and Dave, We are both so deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending you strength. Take care, “
“I so sorry for your loss Steven will truly be missed I am glad I was blessed to have known him for the time I did. I have played fantasy football with. My heart goes out to you in this trying time. Kyle Burley “
“Janet, Ernie & Family, You have our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry and will keep you in our prayers in the days to come.”
“I so deeply feel and understand your heartbreak. I never dreamed we’d share this kind of loss. I love you all and will think of your Steve and my Barbie every day of my life. They are in a better place and without pain. Love you. “
“Dear Mr.& Mrs. Standish The death of your son, Steven, was a big shock to me. It seems unfair that God would take him away so soon. I want you to know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Steven was always full of life and he would always be there for his friends and family. It’s just seems unreal to think that he’s gone. I’ll always cherish our childhood days together. I want you to know that I’m here for you and your family. God does not test people who do not have the courage to pass the test. It is important to stay srong and keep the faith . Sincerely, Kimberly J.Ferguson “
“Janet,Ernie,& David, My heart is heavy for you. I will be praying for you and I know God will see you thru this sad time. Snevets will be truly missed. Love you guys so very much. Vi”
“Janet and family; was very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I know that he is at peace and resting with God. You now have a precious angel in heaven to watch over you and the rest of his family. I’ll remember him in my prayers. May God bless you and your family and give you peace.”
“Janet & family: We use to work together at Oakville Elementary School back in the 60’s. I am so sorry for your loss. It’s just not the natural order for a child to die before his parents. I just cannot imagine what you are going through. My prayers are with the Standish/Evans family. May God bless each of you. I no longer live in St. Mary’s County therefore I cannot offer you my condolences in person. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Ernie, Janet, & David: So sorry to hear of the loss of Steven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Ernie and family: I understand through my husband and son, have had the great privilege of knowing Steve through you and playing cards at the FOP. He will be missed by all! May you find comfort and peace through your family and dear friends in this time of sorrow. No words can express what the family must be going thru. Our thoughts and prayers be with you and the entire family in your time of sorrow.”
“I can only imagine how heavy the burden of pain is within your hearts. And I am guessing (as I imagine myself in your place) that Steve’s passing may cause you to question your faith but now is the time you must hold onto your faith sternly. Know God’s word, believe the scripture, and trust this is God’s will. As you try to find a way to ease the loss you feel, also try to rejoice for Steve. He is with God. He has been given the ultimate gift of eternal life. Steve may even be chosen to be a guardian angel to watch over and guide you and others he loved so dearly. There will be signs, watch for them, find peace in them. I am praying for you and your family. You have my number; call me anytime for any reason. God Bless!”
“David, Mr. and Mrs. Standish – Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of loss. Since losing Carol’s sister in August we know the pain you suffer and we want you to know that you are not alone. Holding on to your positive, loving memories will be a help when the grief becomes heavy. Your faith and your friends will sustain you.”
“Janet, Ernie and David. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Love you guys so much.”
“Dave, Mr. & Mrs. Standish. I am so sorry for your loss and know this is a difficult time for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts. He will be an angel to guide you through this and forever.”
“Janet, Ernie, and David–Words can’t express how sorry I am about Steven’s sudden passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I am deeply saddened by your loss. Take heart in the wonderful memories and friends that Steven has left with you. May God bless you and see you through this difficult time.”
“Janet,Ernie,David: My condolences to you and your family. Steve will be greatly missed im glad I was able to see him when he came to vegas i will remember him forever Jeff Dennis”
“Janet, Ernie and David, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dave, I am so sorry for you loss, my prayers are with you and your family.”
“The Standish family. I had the pleasure of meeting Stevie though playing poker with him & Ernie. Anytime Stevie was not at an event, folks would always ask for him. The only bad words I have ever heard about him is that he had taken someones chips away from them again. I will miss his smile and his handshake when he beat you or you beat him. Maybe someday I will be in a poker game again with him.”
“Ernie, Janet and David: Gary and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. You know Steve is up there teaching everyone about Fantasy Football and Texas Holdem! Call me if you need anything. I am right down the street. “
“Dave, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was an awesome friend that will be truly missed by many. The memorial service was a wonderful tribute to Steve with so many memories to hold on to. Please know we are thinking of you,”
“To Dave and family: I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Steven. With much sympathy, Laura “
“Steve was so much fun to play cards with, and such a gentle nature, never getting too angry at bad beats or bad characters, one day he said “I’m hungry, I’m going to run home and make myself a sandwhich, hold my seat, I’ll be right back.” I said jokingly “yah, me too Steve!” He can back a short time later with a whole tray of delicious sandwhiches for the entire table, I was impressed and grateful. He was just that kind of guy. He will surely be missed. It was a priviledge to have know him. So sorry for your loss, best wishes and fond memories.”
” Dear Mr. and Mrs. Standish and Brother David, I cannot express the shock and sadness I feel about Steve’s passing. I knew Steve because I was on his bowling team, with Lynn and her brother Mike. Steve was a awesome person. He exuded a perfect blend of a good “poker face” and a patient heart of gold. I spent many times with him , at bowling and several times, we would just hang out together. I cared deeply for him. I lost touch with Steve when I had to quit bowling, mid season, to take care of my mother who was dying of cancer, but I still would run into to Steve and we would talk like I had just seen him yesterday. I know , from losing my mom that you will go through many stages of grief. Although this is one of the most difficult times of your life, try to remember he is still sitting right beside you, loving you and guiding you. Whether you believe or not ,you will see signs from him and he will make you a believer. Take comfort in these signs and in your memories of Steve. I know if ANYONE would be deemed a guardian angel, it would be Steve. I will never ever forget him. He and your family will reside in my prayers. With great sadness, Lara Hood”
“Steve and I worked on the NMCI contract together. We shared many sports filled conversations. He was a generous and caring man, my deepest sympathys.”
“So sorry to hear about your son. We send our condolences to Janet, Ernie & David. Sorry We couldn’t be there for you as we were on a previous engagement. We were at Tomb Trek Weekend that weekend. Again, so sorry to hear of your sons passing.”