With many volunteers and hospice supporters in attendance at our annual
hospice picnic on August 15, 2006, Stanley Baxter was honored with a
placque while Margaret Kyser praised him for his tremendous support
"behind the scenes" of the Hospice program.
Stanley has been an Eaton Community Hospice supporter since 1993
benefiting the annual Hospice auction with his antique finds and the
Hospice Picnic and Christmas "BINGO" games with his found
treasures which he donates as prizes. Stan has become famous within the
Hospice House for his Wednesday night spaghetti and garlic bread dinner
and even has his own "following" of "angels".
When asked what makes Stan such a special volunteer, responses included,
"He always makes me smile", "He is always working",
"He loves what he does", "He interacts with patients and
families well" and "He always has a good joke".
Initially, Glen Rairigh mentioned to Stan that Hospice was having their
annual auction and was looking for people to donate. This was in 1993.
Stan provided him with a few items and he has been donating ever since.
In 2000, Stan’s mother was in need of hospice services and it was then
he finally met Margaret Kyser. Margaret assisted with Reva’s care and
after her passing, Stan decided he liked the way Hospice worked and
asked if there was anything he could do in addition to his auction
donations.
"Margaret has a way of being very persuasive" Stan said. But
it really didn’t take persuading. He really wanted to volunteer. He
soon went through volunteer training and has provided companionship to
some patients. "The other volunteers and staff at Eaton Community
Hospice are a very important part of my life" Stan remarked. Stan
is retired from Comerica Bank (formerly known as Manufacturers Bank) as
Vice President after 36 years of service.
Stanley has volunteered with Junior Achievement as an advisor,
supervised East Detroit Small Business Fund Drive for United Way, has
lent his time to the Grand Ledge Senior Center for many years
volunteering with their local activities and he served for Paint the
Town - Detroit. He also assisted in the origination of the 1st Optimist
Club of Sterling Heights. Stan has been recognized for his work with
YMCA in Highland Park as Layman of the Year, as a 20 year member and was
recognized by Eastpointe Lions Club for his sales efforts.
We certainly count ourselves blessed to have Stan Baxter as a volunteer.
A Big THANK YOU to Stan!
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