Stanley Grant Elmore

Stanley Grant Elmore, longtime area resident, died Monday, January 15, 2024. Stanley was born to parents George and Alice Elmore in Elk City, Kansas on April 13, 1931. He was raised in Elk City, graduating from Elk City High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Gleta Leffingwell Elmore, that same year. Stanley and Gleta had a devoted and loving marriage for 68 years, until Gleta’s passing in 2017, and they raised six children together. Stanley very recently retired, at the age of 92, from his work in oil production. He worked for various oil companies, including Layton Oil in the 60’s and 70’s and Anadarko Minerals. He owned and operated leases until two weeks before his death. Stanley and Gleta belonged to the Dewey United Methodist Church, where they were active members and enjoyed the community of friends there. Stanley was an avid fisherman, and he loved hosting fish fry dinners for his family and friends. When he wasn’t spending time with loved ones, he was almost certainly watching Cardinals baseball or Jayhawks basketball. He was altruistic with everyone he encountered, including animals. He had numerous beloved dachshunds throughout his life, while taking in stray cats and feeding horses that roamed his oil leases. The only time he was pitiless was while playing dominos, where he remained unbeatable through his final days. Stanley’s lasting legacy is hard work and generosity, as evidenced by his long career and many friends. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Stanley is survived by four daughters: Cheryl (Michael) Pratt of Guthrie, OK, Becky Pratt of Bella Vista, AR, Ginny (Steve) Bourke of Bella Vista, AR, and Mary Elmore of Bartlesville, OK. Seven grandchildren: Nichole Elmore, Sterling (Kenzie) Pratt, Clara (Greg) Sexton, Mitchell Pratt, Carla (Will) Holland, Casey Bourke, and Hillary Thornton. Also two great-grandchildren: Felix Pratt and Buck Casey Holland. He is also survived by sister Jean Mardell Quave of Magnolia, TX and Roger Elmore of Chautauqua, KS. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gleta, two sons, Danny and David Elmore, and son-in-law, Tony Pratt. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-8 and Thursday 9-11 at the Davis Family Funeral Home - Dewey Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Journey Home, 900 NE Washington Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006 or to the Dewey United Methodist Church, 618 N Delaware St, Dewey, OK 74029. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 25th at the Dewey United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Dewey Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Stanley Grant Elmore

April 13, 1931 - January 15, 2024