Stan was happiest when surrounded by family and friends, especially his grandchildren, while visiting around a looking fire or cooking fire. He will be missed for his fun-loving nature, jokes, and generous spirit. Survivors include his three children, Robin (Jacob) Litt of Quincy, Ryan (Beth) Pickens of Quincy, Katelyn Pickens of Albert Lea, MN; his mother, Illa (Robert) Inman of Quincy; his sister, Marla Stratton of Quincy; his brother, Dana Pickens of Plainville, IL; three grandchildren, Sasha and Ezra Litt and Molly Pickens all of Quincy; a niece, Skylar Stratton of Fountain, CO; and many cousins. Stan was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. A Celebration of Life Gathering, open to all, will be held Saturday (March 30, 2019) from 2 until 4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church at 36th and Holiday Drive Quincy, IL Memorials: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.