Stanley W. Eckard, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away on February 7, 2023. He was born on August 23rd, 1932 in Independence Missouri. After he graduated from North East High School, he served 4 years in the United States Air Force as a crew member on a B36 bomber. He went on to work 32 years at Armco Steel until he retired. He loved living at the Lake of the Ozarks boating and enjoying the sunshine. He always loved music. He would whistle a lot of tunes. He was very fun loving and funny. He wanted to make you laugh or maybe jump out and scare you.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wayne & Ruby Eckard, his 3 siblings, Thelma Tkach, Arlene Fann, and Lila Marie Eckard, and his wife Anita Eckard.
He is survived by his 3 daughters, Karen Giles, Kristie Elkins (Willie), Kathy Readshaw (Kevin) 4 grandchildren, Angie Bilbruck, Steven Hicks, Nichole Snyder, Lauren Miller and 15 great grandchildren.
A private funeral will be held at Higginsville Cemetery with military honors in March.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of him can be sent to: Faith United Methodist Church 1950 SW Eagles Parkway Grain Valley, MO 64029
We love you daddy and we will see you again one day.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600