Stanley R. Friend
Stanley Rector Friend age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home in Tipton. He was born March 1, 1937 in Jefferson Township in Tipton. His parents were John and Mary (Rector) Friend.
Stan graduated from Kempton High School in 1955 where he played point guard and ran track for the Jefferson Yankees. He developed a strong work ethic working on the family farm and purchased his first farm of 135 acres not long after graduating high school. He eventually went to work for Pioneer Corn Company full-time and had a 44-year career there finishing as the manager of the Sizing Lab. He occasionally reminded his children that he drew a paycheck from Pioneer for 75 years which started when he was nine years old detasseling corn, later working part-time, then full time and all the way through his retirement. Stan served in the Indiana National Guard.
Stan will be remembered by many as dependable, hardworking, enjoyable to be around and a disposition that reflected his last name perfectly. He enjoyed seeing his friends at the American Legion especially these last few years.
He is survived by his children, Scott (Carolyn) Friend, Sam (Amy) Friend, Shay Dell, Chip (Nicole) Friend and Christy (Jeremy) Perrin. He had 10 grandchildren, Shawn (Megan) Friend, Kayla (Nick) Parr, Lindsay Friend, Nathan Friend, Brody Dell, Grace Friend, Layla Friend, Carter Friend, Bailey Perrin and Maliya Perrin. He also had five great-grand children. All of his family lives in Tipton County. Stan is also survived by his sister, Katherine “Tootie” Freeman. He was preceded in death by a son Shawn and a brother, John “Bud” Friend.
Private family services were held to honor Stan’s life. Young-Nichols Funeral Home assisted the Friend family with Stan’s arrangements. Memorial contributions in memory of Stan may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County, 341 W. Jefferson, Suite B, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Sincere condolences to the Friend family. Stan was a nice gentleman I’m sure your memories will comfort you. May Stan rest in peace. Our thoughts are with you. JoEllen & George
So sorry about your father he was a good friend life has away of dealing us a short time I’m sure Stan is not suffering anymore love you all
Scott, my condolences to you and your siblings on your Dad’s passing. The few I was around him he was always happy go lucky.
So sorry about Stan, he was a good friend of my husbands. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at the legion.
To all of Stan Friends family. Thinking of all of u . Prayers and hugs for all. He was a wonderful and funny guy I will miss him a lot. RIP
Scott, Sam , and Shay,
I remember when we were young how funny your dad was and how he would let me drive my grandmas car around in the woods across the creek. I want to say how nice it was for the 3 of your to make sure he had a ride to the Legion every day and a ride home after he had visited for awhile. You all made sacrifices to allow him to have fun. He will be missed by all! Prayers for all of you in this trying time.
Randy Bagley
What a great man!!! Praying for your family!!
So Sorry For Your Families Loss. Stan Will Be Missed By Many Who’s Life He Touched Over The Year’s. May You Find Peace And Comfort In Knowing He’s Always With You In Your Heart And Many Memories You Shared Together. Prayer’s 🙏
My condolences to the family of Stanley Friend. I didn’t know him personally, but know and care about many of his relatives and friends.
Stan was a delight! I was privileged to be his landlord for several years. He seldom complained about anything and always had a cheerful disposition. I enjoyed his friendship and will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Sam and Shay,
Sorry to read about your Dad. Remember all the good memories and just know that he isn’t gone he is just away.
Scott, Sam and Shay,
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. So many fond and fun memories of all of us growing up together. Sending much love to all of you
I’m sorry for the families loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stan was such a sweet guy. I always enjoyed him and Buddy coming to our house and playing poker with my son, brothers and grandsons. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
My sincerest condolences to the family, and friends, of this amazing man. What a huge loss to our community.
The photo chosen for Stan’s obituary is perfect! This is how I’ll always remember Stan. He was such a delightful, and sweet, man. His sense of humor was one of my favorite characteristics that he possessed in large volume. Such a playful kid at heart.
I will miss seeing him around, especially at the Moose Lodge, at the poker table, and out back enjoying a cigar and an adult beverage while cracking jokes. Such great times! I will always remember him with great fondness and respect. Godspeed, my dear friend, Stanley. ❤️