Stanley H Culver
1929 - 2020
Stanley H. Culver, at the age of 90 years old, peacefully passed in the arms of his loving wife at their home on Thursday May 21, 2020. His life began on August 14, 1929, in Natchitoches, son of the late Jeremiah Edward and Louise Maynard Culver. His four siblings included brothers Jeremiah and Meryln and two sisters Johana and Louisa.
He served in the United States Army, Airborne, and Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) at Fort Benning, GA during the Korean War. Afterwards, transferring to the Military Sea Transportation Corps in NY, NY.
Stanley was a very proud member of the Farhad Grotto, Metairie Lodge 444, since 1957. He also spent many years as a member of the Jerusalem Shriners. He believed greatly in this group's commitment to philanthropy and supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Stanley was a very hard worker all his life, as a member for 30 years in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 406. Even in retirement, he continued to work many years as a dedicated poll worker during election times. He was a true patriot and believed deeply in our country's democratic process. He also enjoyed working many King Cake seasons at Haydel's Bakery, which corresponded with his love of parades. He enjoyed going to countless parades with his family.
The last 24 years of his life have been spent with his loving wife Lois, attending Sunday Mass at St. Agnes Church and enjoying countless family gatherings and many special trips to the beaches of Florida and the mountains of Gatlinburg. Stanley will be greatly missed by his surviving wife Lois F. Culver, Daughter (step) Stacy D Shaheen (Patrick), Son (step) Kenneth R Decedue (Beth), Grandchildren (step) Brandon, Kelsey, Evie, Kyle (Jordan), Jeffery, and Sarah. He will also be remembered fondly by a large extended family who have loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his first beloved wife Anna G. Culver. A service to celebrate Stanley's life will be held on Thursday May 28th, 2020 at St. Agnes Church in Jefferson, LA. Visitation begins at 9:30am to 11am, followed directly by Mass, concluding with a private burial with immediate family only at All Saints Mausoleum. The family and church kindly request those attending to wear masks. In lieu of flowers, Stanley's request is that donations be made in his honor to Shriner's Hospitals for Children online at donate.lovetotherescue.org. Mail in donations may go to Shriner's Hospital for Children Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886. The family invites you to share your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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