Obituary: Ellen "Angel" Stanley-Richardson

Ellen "Angel" Stanley-Richardson, 58, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away on Oct. 27, 2010. Ellen was born in Los Angeles, Aug. 19, 1952, where she spent the first 18 years of her life growing up.

When she was 18 she started the next step in her life by moving to Orofino, Idaho, and beginning her married life to John R. Stanley. Together they raised three children where Ellen was able to experience her true pioneer spirit by going from city girl to country girl, and being a domestic goddess. She then decided to strike out into the world and learn how to drive at age 33. This new-found knowledge was an experience for herself and her family. After learning to drive, she started her college education at Lewis Clark State College where she graduated magna cum laude. This is where her teaching career began! She taught in Orofino, Idaho, for several years before moving to Dayton, Nev., and continuing her teaching there.

Although this marriage ended, Ellen continued her enthusiasm for life. This is when she met the love of her life, Albert Rich Richardson. From the moment their marriage began, their romance and joy of life never ended. In just looking at them, you could tell how in love they were. Together they traveled and cruised their way to different destinations where they would photograph their adventures. She also added bowling, body building, and painting to her already active life.

Rich and Ellen continued their travels and moved to Caldwell, Idaho. Here in Caldwell, Ellen continued to teach in the Vallivue School District, work on her paintings, play with her grandkids, go to movies, and just enjoy life with her husband.

Ellen touched the lives of everyone she met, whether through teaching, her devotion to the gospel, her art work, or her sparkling personality. She made a difference in the lives of hundreds of people. Her joy of life was infectious.

Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Rich, her three children Kim Stanley Birkinbine, Lisa Dial, and JJ Stanley, and her grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Mary King, and brothers and sisters: John Abel, Donna Dalrymple, Melody Price, and Glen King.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15782 Farmway Road, Caldwell (corner of Farmway and Highway 55). Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. A private family burial will be at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.