Orden "Smokey" Leon Stover, SR
February 23, 1931 - October 27, 2013
Obituary
Orden (Smokey) Leon STOVER Sr
Passed away on Sunday October 27th, 2013. Born February 23rd, 1931 Smokey was the oldest of 6 children to Leo and Laurl Stover.
He served his country in the US Army at the age of 18 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. He was better known for his courteous services at Howards Exxon on California Avenue in the 70’s & 80’s. He retired from Boeing in 1995. After retiring Smokey took a delivery job with the local parts distributer, and spent his free time restoring his 1938 Plymouth that he entered yearly in the West Seattle Car Show.
He is survived by his seven children, Kim Stover, Sandra Erb, Orden (Butch) Stover Jr. , Jerri Koziel, Marty Stover, Karl Stover, Joni Stratmann, 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his life partner Margaret Garber and her children Debra and Daryl and their two sons.
Services will be held Wednesday November 6th at 12:00 PM at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac.
For more information visit bonneywatson.com
He was a great man and will be missed by many. He always had a warm smile and full if life.
You were always there for everybody. You will be missed very much. We love you very much. RIP
He was a wonderful father and he will be missed tremendously.
What a nice guy!
I could never have asked for a better Grandpa. I will always remember the many things you taught me and the great memories I was lucky enough to collect.
We couldn’t have asked for a better Brother/Brother-in-law. You are missed and will be loved. When we talk about the weather I will think of you.
what a great neighbor, friend and we will miss you always.
When I was little Dad would have the same routine getting ready for work: Put on a pot of Folgers, put on two pieces of bacon & go shave. I would lean my chin on the sink and be mezmorized at his skill with his razor and then he’d splash Aqua Velvet on! I can almost smell it thinking of him! Then he’d fry a couple of eggs, have some toast, finish his breakfast, and go to work. He worked so hard providing for us kids! If it wasn’t for him working at Howard’s station we wouldn’t have had the best seat at the HIYU parade atop one of the trailers! Cherished memories.I am so thankful he was my Dad. Love you Dad.
My Dad, I love you, I will miss you, I will cherish the time we had together, I will always remember how wonderful you were, how you were a no nonsense guy, a creature of habit, a hard worker, how you could fix just about anything, how you cared about people, how wonderful it felt to have you walk me down the isle when I married Gary, how happy you were when Michelle was born to hold her, how great it was to share with you when we went to get your suit for Joni’s wedding how sharp you looked in it, and when you got to wear it for Michelle’s wedding how handsome you looked! I love you always and forever! Sandi
PS I don’t remember the bacon as much as the bologna and eggs and toast Jerri.
I worked with Smokey and Al Willis at Boeing and I remember my two friends fondly. Their bright faces greeted me as I arrived for work each day. My condolences go out to Smokey’s family and loved ones for their loss. Fly with the Angels.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Betty and Terry Dooley