Stan Asham

Stanley Brian Garry Asham

“Stan”

It is with sadness that the family of Stan Asham announces his passing on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home at the age of 77 years.

Stan was born in Reedy Creek, Manitoba on October 28, 1947, to parents Percy and Mary Asham (nee Rodericks). Stan’s schooling began at Patterson School with Verna Kirkness as his first teacher with whom he kept in touch with for many years. He continued his schooling at Alonsa High School for Grades 9 and 10 and finished Grade 11 & 12 at Amaranth School.

Stan met his high school sweetheart Louise Bruce, and they married on July 29, 1967. Next came Lana Rae in 1968 and five years later Laurel Shawn in 1973. Stan’s girls meant the world to him. He was their biggest cheerleader and was always there through thick and thin. But his true pride and joy were his grandchildren Brad and Kali. Grandpa did not miss an event they participated in, often driving hours to be there even for a two-minute show.

As a young man Stan began working construction with his father-in-law. He worked for Manitoba Public Insurance moving on to Portage Mutual Insurance before moving home to Reedy Creek to ranch at the home place. Stan and Louise spent many years on the farm before opening Rancher’s Bar & Grill.

Stan had a strong commitment to his communities which was evident through his years of dedicated service to the Local Government District of Alonsa and later the Rural Municipality of Alonsa with 33 years as an elected official. Stan was a councillor from 1983-87, Reeve from 1989-2002 and 2006-2020 at the time of retirement. Whether it was a Saturday or Sunday, the house phone would ring off the hook with RM business. He always did his best to help the public.

Stan enjoyed many activities including curling, baseball, hunting, fishing his horses and he loved having company. He was a proud member of the Kinosota Cougars baseball team that was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. The team was known for their impressive record and for playing a game for Queen Elizabeth during a visit to Manitoba during the Centennial.

Stan was predeceased by his parents Percy and Mary Asham, his mother and father in law Ethel and James Bruce, his brothers Keith and Ray, his sisters-in-law Lynne, Hazel, Mary, Isabel, and Margie, his brothers-in-law Ronald, Paul, Herbie and Frankie, his nieces Rita, Pauline, Nadine, Corrine, Brenda, Shelly, Rosie and Annette, his nephew Brent and his great nieces Jessica and Madison.   

Stan leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many wonderful memories; his wife Louise of Kinosota, MB, his daughters Lana Rae of Winnipeg, MB, Laurel and husband Murray of Virden, MB, his grandchildren Brad (Jenice) of Brandon, MB and Kali (Elias) of Redvers, SK, his siblings; Doug (Helen), Wayne, Donnie (Lorna), Glennis (Franklin), Lois (Garry), Grant (Leona) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends. 

Stan's family will be hosted a celebration of Stan's life on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Alonsa Community Centre, Alonsa, MB 

Mr. Tyler Lee officiated with interment taking place at a later date.  

Should friends so desire, please consider remembering Stan with a donation to a charity of your choice.

Thank you to the staff of the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home for their love and for the care shown to our dad.