Stanley F. Haynes

Stanley Foster Haynes, 90, of Mason City, died peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Heritage Care and Rehab Center, with his beloved wife and daughter at his side. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church: 100 S. Pierce - Mason City, IA 50401, Hospice of North Iowa: 232 2nd Street S.E. - Mason City, IA 50401, Meals on Wheels: 606 N. Monroe Avenue - Mason City, IA 50401, or donor’s choice. Stanley was born March 3, 1922, in Joice, IA, the son of Stanley Louis and Lavinia (Peedan) Haynes. His family moved to Mason City in 1923. Stanley graduated from Mason City High School in 1940, and continued his education at Mason City Junior College. He served in the U.S. Army (CO “D” 387th Infantry – 97th Infantry Division) for 2 ½ years during WWII – stationed in Europe, Asia, and the Occupation of Japan. Following his honorable discharge in 1946, Stanley enrolled at Iowa State University in Ames, IA – graduating in 1949, with a B.S. Degree in Architectural Engineering. While attending Iowa State University Stanley became a member of Pi Kappa Psi. He married Alice Fiedler on September 4, 1948, in Ottumwa, IA. Over the years, Stanley worked in Des Moines, IA, Clinton, IA, Galesburg, IL, and back to Mason City in 1981. Stanley retired from Accord Architects in 1987, and from private practice in 1997. He also donated his time and expertise by designing the gazebo in East Park. Stanley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served two terms as an Elder. He was also a member of the VFW, Masonic Lodge - High Twelve Club, and the Mason City Riverfront Commission where he served two terms as President. Stanley was a strong believer in the Meals on Wheels Program and enjoyed delivering meals to those in need. He also enjoyed woodworking, furniture repair, pheasant hunting, crossword puzzles, and golf. Stanley is survived by his wife of 63 years: Alice Haynes of Mason City; his daughter: Susan Haynes of Joliet, IL; 2 grandchildren: Samuel and Sophia; nieces and nephews: John Pauley Jr. and wife JoAnn of Portland, OR, Tom Pauley and wife Ava of Forest City, IA, Tris Hasapopoulos and husband John of White Bear Lake, MN, David Haynes and wife Lynn of St. Paul, MN, Max Haynes and wife Jane of Maple Grove, MN, and Laurie Shimek and husband Jerry of Cottage Grove, MN.; and daughter-in-law: Robin Ward of Truckee, CA. He is also survived by his dog “Dolly”, and his cat “Hobie”. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: Peter in 1974 and Christopher in 2007; a daughter in infancy; his brother: William Haynes and wife Catherine; his sister: Domini Pauley and husband John; his mother and father-in-law: Frank and Sue Fiedler; and sister-in-law: Janet Goedeke and husband Roy. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Heritage Care Center and Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa for the excellent care Stanley received.

Cemetery:
Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery

Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church: 100 S. Pierce - Mason City, IA 50401, Hospice of North Iowa: 232 2nd Street S.E. - Mason City, IA 50401, Meals on Wheels: 606 N. Monroe Avenue - Mason City, IA 50401, or donor’s choice

Service:
Private family services will be held at a later date