Updated: 18 Apr 2007
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK
April 09, 1998
KEAS, Standifer, 86
Born 29 May 1911, 20 miles west of Cordell in Washita County to W C and Ida
KEAS,
Married Ona MCELMURRY
Graduated from Dill City High School, graduated from Southwestern State College
Classroom teacher, principal and coach at the Berlin School, Roger Mills County
In 1939, he became Superintendent of Schools at Dill City and served in this
capacity for 8 years. Served as President of the Southwest OEA as one of the
youngest district OEA presidents on record. In 1947, Stan was appointed Chief
High School Inspector for the State Department of Education. In 1949, he was
promoted to State Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of instruction
and served as Chairman of the North Central Association of Schools. In 1954, he
was selected by the North Central Association to visit schools for American
dependents in Japan and the Philippine Islands for purposes of evaluation and
certification. In 1957, Standifer was selected as Assistant Superintendent of
the Midwest City-Del City Schools where he implemented an innovative levels
program and helped the Midwest City-Del City Schools achieve recognition as one
of the outstanding school systems in the state and nation. In 1962, Standifer
became the Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System,
working with legislators, teachers, administrators and retired teachers to
develop a program aimed at constantly upgrading the retirement benefits for
teachers in Oklahoma. He served in this position until his retirement in 1975.
Long-time member of 1st Baptist Church, Midwest City.
Survived by: wife of 67 years; daughter, Peggy and son-in-law, Carl Shafer; grandchildren, Scott and wife Debe Shafer, Todd and wife Jenny Shafer; great grandchildren, Jye and Hallie Shafer; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Services at First Baptist Church, Midwest City.
Arrangements by Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Del City, OK.
SOURCE:
Ancestry Message Board [Dec 2001]