C. Stanley Wells, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Lexington, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 10, at First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Rev. John Craig officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Hewitt Cemetery at Lexington.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 9, at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include one son, Jim Wells of Lexington; one daughter, Carol (Gary) Thinnes of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one sister, Lois (Johnnie) Anthony of Lexington; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia in 2001; and daughter-in-law, Jean Wells in 2004.

Stanley was born Oct. 9, 1922, at Lexington, to Vernon J. and Florence V. (Delap) Wells. Stan attended North District #22 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1940.

On Nov. 8, 1942, Stan married Virginia L. Walbridge at Norton, Kan.

He then served his Country during World War II in the United States Army from March 10, 1945, to Sept. 8, 1946. Upon his return from serving in the Army, Stanley and Virginia farmed at Lexington.

He was a member of the Christian Church as a youngster and later the United Methodist Church following his marriage. He was a member of the VFW and Lexington Plum Creekers. Stanley enjoyed raising and riding horses. He was a quiet, gentle, loving father with a wonderful sense of humor. Memorials will be designated at a later date.

Obituary from the Lexington Clipper-Herald