Stanley David Douglas, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, teacher and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2015. He fought his final battle with cancer admirably with his wife and best friend Mildred Douglas by his side, and with the peace of Jesus comforting them. They were married 61 years. He was 87.

Following a successful career in business, Stan found his true calling as a teacher. Stan was an inspirational school teacher and administrator in West Islip, NY at Beach Street Jr. High School. He was adored by students and parents for his dedication not only to teaching but also for being a guiding light and source of encouragement to those who needed it.

Stan was an active member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Bay Shore, NY for over 30 years and of Grace Community Church in Chalfont for the past 20 years where he lived out his love for people and for God.

Stan was born in the Bronx, New York, the middle son of the late Charles and Ellen and brother to the late Isabelle and Charlie Douglas. Stan served in Germany in the Army of Occupation. He completed an MA at NYU and an MA at Dowling College and continued doctoral studies at NYU.

Stan spent his retirement years in Lansdale, PA where he had many friends and a home filled with laughter from many who cherished their time with him.

Stan is survived by his wife Mildred (Stevenson) Douglas, his children Gail Keeley (David), Stanley Douglas Jr. (Robin), Carol Rivetti (Todd), Desmond Koval (Shierley), and Steven Douglas as well as 17 grandchildren, Laura, David, Allison, Grace, Jonathan, Madison, Samuel, Cathy, Beza, Alex, Biruk, Joshua, Christina, Joseph, Daniel, Michael, and Kiara all of whom took great delight in Poppa’s many stories.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Fluehr Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue, New Britain, PA 18901. The funeral service will be held at Grace Community Church, 300 Highpoint Dr., Chalfont, PA 18914 at 12:30 PM. Interment for family only will be held on Sunday 10:30 at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org, or to The Comprehensive Learning Center, where his sweet young friend, Connor, from church attends school, www.clcschool.net, 150 James Way, Southampton PA 18966.