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Stanley T. “Stan” Toms was born on January 26, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to parents, Louis and Catherine (Ward) Toms. He died on July 15, 2026 at his home in Boardman, Oregon at the age of 83 years. Stan was raised and graduated from Castle Rock High School in Castle Rock, Washington. He was united in marriage to Linda Sample on June 6, 1964 in Madras, Oregon. They lived in Madras and Stan worked for the 76 Service Station which later became the Mobil service Station and as a clerk at Erickson’s Super Market. He was a reserve with the Madras Police Department before becoming a full time police officer where he worked for several years. They moved to Boardman, Oregon in 1986 where they have lived since. Stan worked as a security officer for Boeing for several years, retiring as the Security manager in 2018. He enjoyed car restoration, going to car shows, camping and was very artistic.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Toms, Boardman, OR; sons: Kevin Toms, Boardman, OR and Jeff Toms, Boardman, OR; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Louis (Frankie), Mansell and Mignon.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Mt Jefferson Memorial Park, Madras, Oregon.
Those who wish may make contributions in Stan’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
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