Stanley Eugene Damm passed away on Oct. 28, 2019 at Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT.
Stanley was born May 18, 1921 in Miles City, MT to Mathew and Bessie Pearl Damm.
On August 25, 1946, Stanley married the love of his life Georgia Ruth Gould, whom he adored until her passing in 2015. To this union, three sons and two daughters were born.
Stanley was a rancher, pilot, and a member of the Army Air Corps. He proudly served and loved his country. Stanley was known as a fun, loving, loyal, and hardworking man. Stanley was proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his big hands that matched his even bigger heart.
Survivors include his daughter; Bonnie (Stanley) Powell, sons; Rick Damm, Greg (Deb) Damm , grandchildren; Keri Jo, Matthew, Dana, Curtis, Bradley, Ryan, Jodi, Julie, Beth, brother-in-laws; Gordon Gould, Joe Toohey, and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Preceding Stanley in death were his father, Mathew Damm, mother Bessie Pearl (Hopkins) Damm, brothers; Lenn Damm, Charles Damm, son, Spencer, daughter, Sonia, and wife, Georgia (Gould) Damm.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Monday November 4, 2019
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Monday November 4, 2019
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
Our condolences to Stanley’s family. He was a great friend and neighbor, he will be missed. May your memories comfort you in the loss of your Dad, Grandfather and Uncle.
Ken and Pat Jones says
Stanley was a hero in our family, was always there if you ever needed him, heck of a cowboy,artist,friend I could go on forever about him,he will be greatly missed,rest in peace friend and God Bless to the family.
Ron and Connie Watts says
Sincere condolences to Stanley’s family. May God’s comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Kathy & Jim Bowers says
Stanley had a wonderful life with many great accomplishments and a fantastic way of telling stories and history of the past. He will be greatly missed!
Chester and Pam Bruce says
Sincere condolences to Stanley’s family.
Linda (Richards) Macy says
Bonnie& family, sorry in the loss of your Dad, may your memories comfort you.
Mary Jane Rogge says
I am so sorry for your loss. Stanley was a very special man and leader. I really got to know him well later in his life thru the museum and the poker games at Powder River Manor. Those huge hands that scared me in my youth were gentle, kind and so very creative. Stanley shared a wealth of knowledge about our county’s history and residents with us newbies at the museum. He was a joy to be around and I will miss him so much. Hold tight to his memory. Bonnie, Greg and Rick, you are his legacy, and he was so very very proud of each of you. His smile was infectious and I always left his presence in a great mood. My comfort comes from knowing that we will all see that gentle giant again. Sending hugs and love.
Dan & Sheri Gali says
So sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. Prayers and hugs to you all. Rest easy Stanley .
Diana Mccurdy Edwards says
Dear Bonnie, Rick and Greg. We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Stanley, playing cards w/Georgia, brandings, dockings, hunting Christmas trees and family gatherings. He was a great friend and good neighbor. We will miss him terribly.
Colleen Beckman says
My condolences to all Stanley’s family, especially Bonnie, Greg and Rick. May God comfort and give you peace. Stanley was a big present in your family and such a gentle man. I remember your mom and dad and all the kids that were home (including me), sitting in the living room watching tv in the dark! God bless you!♥️🙏
Ted and Cathy says
We always enjoyed visiting with Stanley and thought the world of him. Our sincere condolences to Bonnie, Greg, Rick and all the family. God Bless.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Bonnie, Greg and Rick, so sorry for your loss.
Karen Gaskill says
Bonnie, my love to you and all of your family. So hard to lose your father, he was so special and you were so very good to him. My prayers are with you.
Robert and Diane Bogner says
Our thoughts are with Stanley’s family during this sad time. Bob has often talked about how appreciative he was of the countless hours that “Stan the Man” donated his time working with the youth baseball teams. Even providing a bus to haul players to out of town games. We always waited on the west end of town for the sound of his airplane coming from the ranch for our practice. Bob always credits his baseball success in American Legion Baseball and later his collegiate career to the efforts of coach Damm and some his fellow Red Devil team mates. That big gentle smile will be greatly missed. RIP Coach Stan….
SALLY A. BORLA says
BONNIE, RICK AND FAMILY: STANLEY WAS ONE OF THE NICEST MEN EVER AND HE WILL BE SO MISSED. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A KIND WORD AND WHEN I WORKED AT THE MANOR, HE WAS SO PLEASANT AND ALWAYS SUCH A GENTLEMAN. HIS FAMILY HAD A WONDERFUL DAD AND GRANDPA–WHO WILL EVER FORGET THIS WWII HERO–THE GREATEST GENERATION. REST IN PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL.
Joan Smith says
To Stanley’s family,
I would like to offer my sincere condolences. Growing up I remember seeing him at all the picnics and reunions and remember how nice him and Georgia were. It’s sad to see all of dad‘s Cousins passing away and it definitely was the greatest generation. God bless you during this hard time.
Chelcey & Joan Damm-Smith
Bert & Nancy Stoddard says
Condolences to Stanley’s family. Enjoyed having him as a neighbor and loved seeing his carvings.
Nancy Klein Hoffer says
My condolences to Bonnie, Rick, Greg and all of Broadus and Powder River County. Stanley was such a special man.
Deanna J Hay says
Uncle Stanley was a Special guy! He loved to give his nieces & nephews a hard time! He was always willing to help out kid’s driving bus, coaching, etc..had a great sense of humor, a great laugh, & sparkling eyes! A gentle giant…lived a full life…love & prayers to all the family…Love Deanna (Damm) & Larry Hay
Bill and Brenda Allison says
Bonnie, Rick, and Greg, we are sorry for your loss. So many fond memories of spending time at the Damm home growing up and then later when Stanley and Georgia were our neighbors. Will sure be missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill and Brenda
Linda Bird says
Dear Bonnie. What a great guy! Cherish your memories until you get to see him again! Sorry I will miss his services as I am in Gardiner Wy. Love you
Judy Denson-Keller says
Bonnie, Rick, and Greg, my heart, thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to you and the rest of the family at this most difficult time. Your dad was a good neighbor to everyone in the Broadus community He was very generous with his time and always there for us. There is one funny incident that I remember. Your dad flew down to our ranch one summer day to discuss helping with the combining of our crops. As he and my dad were discussing business over a cup of coffee, our cat wandered over to the parked airplane, and with its doors open, discovered that the backseat was a very nice place to take his nap. Stanley and dad finished talking business. Stanley, then unaware of his “passenger” got into the plane, closed the door, fired it up, and took off. Suddenly, the plane circled, and made a hasty landing. As soon as it was stopped, the doors were quickly opened, and there was a black and white streak racing across our fields toward the barn. Stanley, then took off and got home safely. The cat apparently woke up, and leaped on to Stanley’s head as he took off. My mom watching from the kitchen window was laughing hysterically when we came back. As for the cat, he was okay physically, but was more careful about choosing his “napping” spots. Whenever I think of Stanley, it’s with a smile on my face. Very good neighbor. He is now reunited with his parents, brothers, Georgia, Sonia, Spencer, grandbaby, and not to mention, some of his poker and pilot buddies. May God Bless and comfort all of you and may he rest in peace.
Deb Bartholomew says
Bonnie and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Pete and June Minow says
Our condolences to the family. May happy memories comfort you in the days ahead. Stanley was so talented and his carvings were amazing.
Andrea & Vern Rice says
My condolences to all of Stanley’s family, He was such a nice man, and very interesting to listen to, about all of his wood carvings, I really enjoyed that! He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Stanley.
SKIN AND BETTY COLLINS says
May God comfort all the family of Stanley Damm. He will be missed by so many. A very fine gentleman.
McCurdy Dave says
Stan leaves behind wonderful memories for many of us. For me, Stanley and Georgia And kids were great neighbors, and I was also one of the beneficiaries of Stan heading up the Broadus youth baseball teams. I suspect he picked up most of the cost. My dad loved Stan’s story about how he (Stan) and some big guys cleared out a bar in London during WWII. Those other guys must have been huge. The Broadus community has lost a really great man.
Laura LeeUllrich says
Our deepest sympathy to the all of the Damm family. Stanley was a mountain of a man, who gave so much of himself to the community, especially the kids! The last time I visited Stanley at the Manor, Julie Long was playing the piano and she played “Take me out to the Ball Game”. I started singing along and so did Stanley! When it got to the part about 1-2-3 strikes your out, he really got into it and made the ump’s gesture for “you’re out!”!;It was so fun and nice to see him laugh like that.I am thankful for that time, May your precious memories sustain you as you remember and celebrate his life!
Kathy Damm Culy says
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father … I always felt he was such a lovely man… Cousin picnics were always a delight seeing both your mother and him and everyone together in the park…May your memories carry you thru this hard time…
Sharyn Wallace says
This is the man everyone should look to for ‘how to live your life’. Garry treasured his visits with Stanley. He would go into the bank for a five minute meeting and spend the next two hours visiting. They also joked about being ‘related’. They both had the middle name Eugene! He was a sensible man. Spencer and Garry were good friends and after his death they leaned on each other.
Pam & Dave says
We have been blessed in Powder River County to have him as our “own” 🙂 So much we can learn from this kind, friendly, caring man, there are not enough positive adjectives to do this amazing man justice. Prayers for all of his loved ones!! We were saddened to not be at his graveside service….hugs and prayers for all!!!
Pat and Neal Sanburn says
Thinking of and praying for you and your family. Sorry for your great loss. Take pride in your love and care for your dad the last several years….
Linda (Cole) Bianco says
To all of Stanley’s family; I’m so sorry for his passing. Knowing that you all have great memories of him will help. We lived down the alley until 1966 when my father (Forrest Cole) passed away. I have fond memories of Broadus and your family. In sympathy, Linda (Cole) Bianco