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Stanley M. Schelin, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Forsyth on May 30, 2018 in the care of his children.
Stanley was born on May 23, 1928 to Carl “Happy” and Edith Schelin in Forsyth. He attended schools in Forsyth and Colstrip graduating from Colstrip High School in 1946. It was the first year class pictures were taken of the graduating class.
He married Clara Mickell on March 15, 1950 in Lewistown. Stanley and Clara had two children, Cindy and Donald.
Some of Stanley’s favorite hobbies included planting and taking care of his garden, being around his family and friends, and visiting. There were no strangers as Stanley talked to everyone. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, doing carpenter work, building his home and his parents’ home. After retiring, he enjoyed farming and especially driving large tractors. He would relax by playing with a Slinky at the kitchen table while drinking coffee.
Stanley worked as a passenger clerk on the railroad and later an agent with Northern Pacific, Burlington Northern, and Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroads. He held this position for 42 years. In the days before reliable phone service Stanley had to alert the crews for work and sometimes would walk to their homes or the hotels to give them notice. He always walked to work.
Stanley is preceded in death by his wife Clara, his parents Carl and Edith, his brother Malcolm, his sister Flora Waetcher and numerous brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
He is survived by his children, his daughter Cindy (Richard) Woelich and his son Donald Schelin, his two grandchildren Jenilee (Gene) and James (Tina) and 9 great grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Ronald Schelin of Winston, Oregon and Carl (Georgia) Schelin of Tucson, Arizona.
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Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Friday June 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday June 2, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Saturday June 2, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway 10
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Friday June 1, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday June 2, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Saturday June 2, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway 10
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Nan Quinlan says
Cindy, Donny and family. So sorry to here of Stanely s passing.We always enjoyed visiting with him. He made it to 90 I see. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends. Larray and Nan Quinlanx
Andy and Steph Finstad says
We are so sorry for your loss. He was sweet guy and will miss him wondering down to the house. He will be greatly missed.
Lynn Tompkins says
Donny, so sorry for you loss.
Sharon Wetsch says
To all of Stan’s family….
I was so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. We worked together for years on the railroad.. You couldn’t ask for a nicer
guy.. I will miss our talks at the Post Office. Hugs and prayers…
Sharon and Duane Wetsch
James Fontaine says
Donald, Cindy, and family,
I’m so sorry. Your dad/grandpa was an incredible and kind man. I always loved visiting with him and any time I got with him. He was an awesome Uncle to me and is definitely going to be missed. Sending prayers and hugs for you all.
Love to all of you,
James, Cole, Lillie and Hayden Fontaine
Alan Rolston says
I worked with Stan at the BN station in Forsyth many years ago. I was a rookie clerk and he always took time to answer my numerous questions as I was trying to figure out how things worked. He was a kind, patient man. I always enjoyed visiting with him whenever I ran into him.
He will be missed.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences.
Debbie Anderson says
Cindy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
William Edwards says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stan will be missed by all and i will always have found memories of Stan when he come out to help at Brewers.
Vance Trube says
813 N. Oxford Ct
Stan was a very much remembered guy who came to our place in Colstrip and was remembered by the whole family.
Vance J. Trube