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Funeral escort for US Army SPC4 Darrell Stanley
March 2, 2021 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – The family of US Army SPC4 Darrell Stanley is requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday March 2, 2021.
STAGING: 8:45am Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Rte 66, Flagstaff, Az.
KSU: 9:15 am
DESTINATION: AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bellemont, AZ
Gravesite service will be conducted for immediate family only at 10am. Thereafter, visitors may pay their respect immediately following services will be conducted in accordance with CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.
US Army SPC4 Darrell Stanley was born on February 17, 1974. He grew up in Kayenta, AZ graduated from MVHS and after High School he joined the US Army went to basic training at Ft. Benning, GA for 11H1P Heavy Anti-armor Weapons Infantry where he earned the Infantry Blue Cord. And he continues on to Airborne school to become a Paratrooper like his brother before him. After earning his Silver Wings, he was assigned to 82nd Airborne Division like his brother before him. While at Ft. Bragg in earned Army Achievement Medal (3X), Humanitarian Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. At the end of his term, he completed 50 plus jumps from a perfect C-17, C-141-, and C-130 military aircraft. “Airborne All The Way”
After service to his country, he continued his education with the Army GI Bill starting with RSI Refrigeration Tech, MCC Associates Degree, ASU Bachelor’s Degree, and finally Master’s Degree from ASU. With all his accomplishments he never looked down to anyone he treated every person he met with compassion and dignity (he gained a friend). He met the love of his life at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community where he worked for 20 years. His career started there as an HVAC Technician then a Construction Project Manager. He loved his family- wife Beverly, son Damon, and two daughters Chelsee and McKenzie. One of his teaching was “In our language there’s no such word for “Step-kids” they’re all my kids”.
Darrell is a Áshįįhí — Salt Clan and born for Tó Dích’íi’nii — Bitter Water, maternal grandfather Tábąąhí — Water’s Edge, and paternal grandfather Bit’ahnii — Within the Cover/Brow of Mountain Leaf. Son of the late William Stanley, mother Lillie Stanley. Grandson of the late Dick Hoshinc and Grandmother late Mary Hoshinc from Dennehotso. Paternal Grandfather late John Lee Benally, and paternal grandmother late Betty Benally from Sweetwater, AZ.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SPC4 Darrell Stanley. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in soldier.
Contact: Wilfred Stanley (brother)