Stanley Moran Jr., age 47, of Wolf Point, MT, passed away on September 28, 2024. Stanley was born on December 1, 1975, in Wolf Point, MT, to Stanley Moran Sr. and Janice Moran. He was an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.
Stan graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1994. He was a standout athlete in cross-country, wrestling and track for the Wolves and later was able to return as coach for those sports. Stan began his athletic career in 1981 when he joined the Wolf Point AAU Wrestling Club. He was an accomplished youth wrestler which allowed him to travel all over the world, including competitions in former Soviet Union and England. In high school, Stan achieved all-state honors in all three sports he participated in. Stan held the school records for WPHS in track and field for the 800 and 1600 meter for over two decades.
He attended the University of Jamestown in North Dakota on cross-country and track scholarships, where he competed for the Jamestown Jimmies from 1994-1998. Stan was a member of the 1996 cross-country team that was inducted to the University of Jamestown athletic hall of fame in 2018. He completed his college education at Minot State University in 2000, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Addiction Studies.
Following college, Stan worked at Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center in Poplar for two years as an Addiction Counselor in the Aftercare Program. After his military service, he returned to his community and worked for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services as a Social Worker, later serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Fort Peck Tribal Court System.
Stan was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served from January 6, 2003, to May 10, 2008. He was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX, in the 3rd Platoon and served as a Patriot Missile Operator. Sgt. Stanley Moran Jr. was selected for security duty during President Bush’s visit to Kuwait while serving under the U.S. Army 11th Brigade, 3-43 Patriot Missile Battalion ADA.
The highlight of Stan’s life was when his daughter Siri Marie was born in 2011. He loved her dearly.
Stan is survived by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Janice Moran; his daughter, Siri Moran; his sister, Melissa (Scott) Moran Ragels of Bemidji, MN; his brother, Bradley (Brianne) Moran of Wolf Point; niece, Miranda Moran of Glendale, AZ; nephews, Lane Ragels of Fargo, ND, Kolt Ragels of Bemidji, MN, Owen and Kellen Moran of Wolf Point. He is also survived by his uncles, Randy Moran of Wolf Point, Richard (Maureen) Dionne of Poplar, and Jeffrey (Lauren) Dionne of Laurel; his aunts, Connie (Steve) Stump of Williston, Susan Dionne of Minot, Sandra (Kenny) Lewis of Arlee, MT, and Brenda Dionne of Wolf Point, as well numerous cousins and friends that cared for him deeply.
Stan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvester and Susan Moran, and Gordon and Violet Desjarlais; and his uncle, Sylvester Moran Jr.
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 10, 2024
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 11, 2024
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 10, 2024
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 11, 2024
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Dr zazzo says
Deapest condolences to Moran family
Hope Belcher says
You were a blessing to me here on earth . Go rest now with the Creator.
Louise says
RIP Stan will miss visiting with you.
Ernest A Schutt says
There is nothing we can say that can take away the pain of losing a child. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless and Comfort you.
Ernie and Karel Schutt
tina magnan says
prayers go out to his family, extended families and military family. Janice and Stan I am so sorry for this devastating loss. He will be missed by many.
Pauline Azure says
Stan accomplished. Much good in his life while on earth 🌎. He will now reside in heaven with all his heavenly friends and family. As we 💕 mourn his loss to us our dead kindred rejoice to have him live and reside with them. Families are eternal and we are too will someday rejoice and live in their presence. God bless and comfort all his loved ones in Jesus’s. Name amen. e God be with you until we meet again. Love 💕 😘 the John and Emily azure family.
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Tanya Bird says
RIP Stan this news has shocked me you was always a good person even tho we never talked we knew each other and always said hi to each other I’ve known you since pumpkin Hill days and school plus we were birthday buddies together December 1st was our day . I remember in school are class singing happy birthday to both of us on that day it was always embarrassing huh LOL.im glad to have met you rest easy your old classmate Tanya Rose.
Carol Moran says
Peace be with you. I will always hold you in my heart with love and pride in your service to our people and your country. You have joined our loved ones in heaven and I know they embraced you .
Auntie Carol Moran
Jerry tervola says
Stan and Janice sorry for your loss. Prayer and love to you and families.
Donald Boyd says
Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead R.I.P. Stan..
Curtis Courchene says
Such a shock ! I just want you all to know my thoughts are with you ❤️✝️ Curtis Cadillac Courchene and sons , Shane and Donny send their acknowledgment ❤️❤️
Lori Jo neubauer says
Stan was my track coach, my junior and senior years. I learned so much from him and really enjoyed his wisdom -not only in running but in life. Condolences to the Moran family.
Kurt Jenewein says
I didn’t have the pleasure to know this man but need to wish him RIP. Thank you for your service for our country, you had wonderful and fulfilling accomplishments . Your family and friends are so proud of you. May Godspeed.
Janell Bond says
Dear Janice and family,
I am so sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
The Pfeiffer family says
Stan and Janice and family
Harris and I and family send our deepest condolences to each of you.
Stan Jr. will always be thought of in high esteem for his accomplishments and he has gained his angel wings and will always be cherished by everyone he knew. God Bless
Moran/Acheson family says
Love and prayers to my first cousins, Stan Sr, Janice, Brad and Brianne, Melissa and Scott, and all the kids. Praying for Stan and remembering what a kind and gentle soul he was. I am proud of his accomplishments in life and his service to our country. God bless you all and praying for your peace and comfort. The Moran/Acheson family.
Jennifer Nichols says
“Soldier, rest! thy warfare o’er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking:
Dream of battled fields no more,
Days of danger, nights of waking.
In our isle’s enchanted hall,
Hands unseen thy couch are strewing,
Fairy strains of music fall,
Every sense in slumber dewing.
Soldier, rest! thy warfare o’er,
Dream of fighting fields no more:
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Morn of toil, nor night of waking…”
– Sir Walter Scott
Stanley, we never met in person but I loved you just equally as all of James’s cousins. I hope God gives you peace, makes you whole and new.
Roxanne Gourneau says
Our condolences to the family, in the loss of such an accomplished young man Stan. I had the privilege of working with Stan when he was Guardian ad Litem, I was the Judge. Please know Stan made a difference in many lives, especially the children. Rest in Peace Stan
Ann Baker says
My sincere condolences to Janice and Stan Sr and the family and friends of Stan. Stan and I worked together for a short time, so I did not know him well. I do know he cared deeply about others and tried to make the world a better place during his short time on this earth.
Clint and Arlyss long says
Our sincere condolences to the Moran family. May God’s love sustain you through this difficult and trying time.
Jonny BearCub says
Janice, Stanley and Family my sincerest condolences and prayers during this time of preparing to say farewell. May the memories help to navigate the times ahead. One never gets over the lose of their child but time and the Lord reminds us that Life continues onward. Siblings mourn as well and in a parents grief, do not forget them for they need love and care to help them deal with this tragic loss. Sending you thoughts of comfort, prayers for strength, and knowing the Angel’s wings surround you with protections.