Stanley Mashek

FARMINGTON Stanley Mashek of Farmington, passed into eternal rest on November 28, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson at the age of 77. He was born February 1, 1945 in Advance, Missouri to the late Robert Mashek and Opal (Sitze) Mashek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Mashek. Stanley attended school in Advance and after high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1963 where he proudly served his country as part of the first wave of Marines to go to Vietnam. After his four years of service in the military he was honorably discharged and returned to civilian life. He worked in Nevada at an ammunitions plant for several years before returning to Advance where he began his career in shoe manufacturing. He spent his working career as a pattern maker and shoe designer, a skill that he was known for having quite a talent for. He worked for various shoe manufacturing companies and eventually retired from Keen Shoe Manufacturing in China. In his spare time Stanley enjoyed woodworking and fishing. His cocker spaniel, Abby, was his full-time companion and he loved spoiling her. A one-of-a-kind man with a great dry sense of humor, Stanley was loved dearly by all his family and friends. Survivors include his three children, Karen (Paul) Jarvis, Teresa Bohn and Brad Mashek, all of Farmington; five grandchildren, Brayden (Krosbie) Bohn of Kansas City and Riley Bohn, Jacob Jarvis, Jayce Jarvis, all of Farmington and Kaylee Mashek of Festus; one great grandson, Tucker Shores; the mother of his children, Glenda Lee of Advance; sister, Nancy Mashek of OFallen; brother, Stuart (Bea) Mashek of Scott City and several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Cozean Memorial Chapel beginning at 12 noon. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Deacon Brandon Hoosier officiating. Full Military Honors will follow the service. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center in care of the funeral home. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, December 3, 2022 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, December 3, 2022 3:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640