Stanley Waters

WATERS, SEUM, STRAUCH

Posted By: Darrel K. Waters (email)
Date: 9/13/2007 at 15:37:52

Waters, Stanley R. 8/16/1946 – 8/10/2007 Much loved veterinarian, golfer, husband and father. Died peacefully at home with wife Claudia by his side. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January, he confronted his fate with his usual quiet dignity. Stan will be tremendously missed by the veterinary community, where he was highly respected for his knowledge, surgical skills and genuine love for his profession and patients. After graduating from the U of M in 1976 he was employed by Stillwater Veterinary Clinic, soon to become a partner, earning the love and respect of his many loyal employees for more than 30 years. Known also for his skills on the golf course, he is greatly missed by his many golfing "buddies." Originally from Postville, Iowa, Stan was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom. Survived by daughters, Abigail Waters and Natalie Waters Seum; son-in-law, Brad Seum; sister- in-law, Sharon; and our beautiful grandson, Henry Seum, who will miss the privilege of getting to know him. Special thanks to Jan of Lakeview Hospice for her loving care and concern. Hospice nurses are saints, here to provide compassion and skills in our hour of need. Thanks to Stan's many doctors, who gave him the best care available, and to our many friends who provided support, we're forever in your debt. A "Celebration of Stan's Life" will be held September 5 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Helping Paws, an organization Stan was involved with that provides service dogs for people with physical disabilities (PO Box 634, Hopkins, MN 55343 or www.helpingpaws.org). Twin Cities Cremation
Published in the Star Tribune on 8/17/2007.

Note: Stanley was the son of Paul and Katherine (Kassy) Strauch Waters