Stanley Emmerson Pash

Stanley Emerson Pash, 86, of Freeport, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He has finished his earthly journey, left for his new journey to heaven and an eternal life. He was born on March 19, 1927 in Freeport, Il, the son of Raymond and Emma (Hagemann) Pash. Stanley married Audrey Trepus on April 19, 1947 in Freeport, IL Stanley owned and operated Pash'™s Heating and Sheet Metal. He served his country in The U.S. Navy. He was a member of First Church of Nazarene, Amvets, Eagles, Amity Follies, and the Joy Singers. Stanley is survived by his wife Audrey; two sons Gregory (Christine) Pash of Traverse City, MI and Stanford (Betsy) Pash of Grand Ledge, MI; three daughters Nadine (Marvin) Dahms of Byron, IL, Renita Smith of Freeport, Il ,and Renee Bradarich of Freeport, Il; 13 grandchildren Dana Pash of Florida, Justin (Tham) Pash of Georgia, Nick (Tessia Zawilinski) Pash of North Carolina, Shawn Twomey of Japan, Karen Twomey of Illinois, Joey Twomey of Michigan, Joshua (Sarah) Dahms of Texas, Brittany Dahms of New Jersey, Brendyn Smith of Illinois, Brock Smith of Illinois, John Bradarich of New York, Michael Bradarich of Illinois, and Bo Bradarich of Illinois; and his nephew Reed (Pam) Pash of Freeport, Il. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Robert and Donald Pash. According to Stanley's wishes his body was donated to science. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday April 5, 2013 at First Church of The Nazarene with Pastor John Hollis officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service. There will be a luncheon immediately following the celebration of life. In lieu of Flowers a memorial has been established in his memory.