Stanley A Crosier's Obituary
Stanley A. Crosier passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12 peacefully of natural causes. He is proceeded in death by his wife Phyllis, parents Flora and Stanley G., brothers Paul and Jim. Surviving are son David Crosier, step-son Richard May, sister Janet Bissler, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Stanley was born on July 9, 1929 on the cusp of the great depression on a small farm in Stow, Ohio. He started his path to a flight career at the age of 14 and became in the youngest pilot in the state of Ohio on his 16th birthday. In 1948 he joined the Marine Corp and proudly served until is honorable discharge in 1952. He remained dedicated to the service until his very last breath.
He continued his passion of flying with Capital Airline and then on to United when they merged in 1961. He retired in 1989 from United Airlines as the highest senior captain at the time. He continued his love of flying until he sold his last plane at the age of 92. During that time period he worked with the Flying Eagles bringing joy to the young potential pilots of the future.
Stanley and Phyllis were recognized by the Marine Corp for the dedication with the Toys for Tots program. He gave freely to many charities including the Marine Corp League and local groups.
Stanley was a dedicated family man which always extended his generosity beyond his relatives. Even though he was a farm boy at heart and thought all dogs belonged in the yard, he became pure mush around two very small schnauzers that loved him back unconditionally.
His wicked humor and great heart made friends through the years for traveling with Phyllis that included 31 cruises and countless car trips. One of his cruise trips included trying to sleep on a glacier which he always told the story that was a complete impossibility!
Many evenings were spent in his later years with Phyllis watching Hallmark movies, Andrea Bocelli concerts, Rick Steves European Travels and Baa Baa Black Sheep. But that was only after watching the stock market ticker tape of Fox news for most of the day, always staying on top with what was happening in the world.
The last almost two years since the passing of Phyllis, the love of his life was always hard but Stanley kept a smile on his face when he spoke of her. Now he is with her and his heavenly family, another angel to watch over his family and friends.
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