Richard Stanley Hallett, or just "Stan" as he liked to be called, passed away
peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital on August 8, 2025. He was born at Sacred Heart
Hospital to Duncan and Ella (Anderson) Hallett in 1935. He was the grandson of Lord
Stanley Hallett of Medical Lake, WA. Stan had many memories of playing at the Hallett
Castle as a boy.
He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School and Kinman Business University.
He was also in the Washington Air National Guard for 8 years. Out of high school he
worked for Monte Kelly off and on for 8 years making and installing window shades.
Then on to Fruehauf for a short stint. Stan met his wife of 67 years, Lucille (she passed
away in July of 2022) when he was a boy. They lived in the same south hill
neighborhood. They officially started dating at ages 17 and 18 and were married on May
21 st , 1955. There was never any other for him. They raised four children together: Mark
(Jane), Chris, Mary Larson(Gary), and Jeanne Samuels (Ric).
Dad was hired at Cominco American as an accountant shortly after the birth of their
third child, Jeanne. He was employed there for 39 years eventually retiring after
attaining the position of Accounting Manager of the United States operations. After
retirement Dad and Mom traveled extensively. Dad really enjoyed road trips the best.
They did get to Europe finally for their 50 th wedding anniversary.
Dad was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and
good friend to many. He was hardworking, honest, humble, and kind. Very rarely did we
ever see a spark of temper. He was a very good golfer, ping pong, basketball, and
baseball player. He played rec league softball well into his late seventies until he got
walloped in the shin. Some of you might remember that.
Dad participated in Bloomsday for well over 30 years. He loved to travel with our
mom sightseeing and visiting family and lifelong friends. He attended Catholic Mass
with Mom for over 60 years until her health required him to stay home proving loving
and attentive care for her. Dad was a hardworking, good provider for our family, and
took great pride in maintaining a nice home and yard. He also enjoyed spending time at
his beloved lake cabin at Diamond Lake. He and mom enjoyed going out dancing and
watching the old TV westerns, Lawrence Welk, and other shows. They delivered meals
for Meals on Wheels for 19 years.
Dad was a dog lover- everybody's dogs. We will all miss 4 o'clock wine time and
snacks with Dad. He loved that time with whoever stopped in. He truly was the best Dad
in the world. Survived by his four children, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Duncan and Ella, his
sisters Dorothy and Virginia, his brother Duncan and his loving wife Lucille.
A very special thank you to Trizah, Peter, Joy, and Stella at Joyous Hope Family
Care Home where dad spent the last seven months. They welcomed him into their
home and dearly loved him. We will always be grateful for their loving and thorough
care.

Also, we thank Sacred Heart Hospital for their compassionate care in dad's last week.
His funeral service will be Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Mausoleum
Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall, Spokane, WA. Online memorial page
can be found at www.holycrossofspokane.org
We can only imagine Mom and Dad reuniting and having lunch at the "Heaven's Gate Café"