At 8:24 Tuesday morning, the Morning Scramble intro played for the last time, announcing Todd, Amanda, and Stan. On Friday, September 3rd, our favorite “curmudgeon” passed away at St Michael Medical Center after battling medical complications aggravated by covid. The employees of Radio Pacific were notified on Saturday, and due to a long weekend, were finally able to take comfort in the company of one another at the station today. Tears flowed and laughs burst out as all of us recounted some of our favorite Stan stories.
Stan has been a fixture of the station for nearly 20 years. You could hear him daily on the Morning Scramble, and every Friday with Stephanie Rae on the Friday Show. On the airwaves, he was the voice of Santa every Christmas, the Easter Bunny announcing our annual Easter Egg Hunt, and brought to life so many commercials. Stan was more than just the sales manager at KONP, he was family. When a laugh was needed, Stan was the guy. When a hug was needed, Stan was the guy. When a job needed to get done, Stan was the guy.
Stan, your laugh and your voice will ring through our offices here at KONP, and will forever be in our hearts. We love you immensely and miss you even more. Rest easy Stan.
Below is the obituary that has been given to us by his loving wife, Diana. There is a service planned for him on Saturday, October 16th at 1:00 at Lighthouse Christian Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating money to the family at Strait View Credit Union, to help cover the extensive medical expenses incurred.
Stanley Kenneth Comeau Jr, 61, of Port Angeles, WA, passed away on September 3, 2021 at St Michael
Medical Center after battling medical complications aggravated by covid.
Stan was born on November 18, 1959 to Stanley Raymond Sr & Bonnie Faye (Hathaway) Comeau in
Richfield, MN. After graduating from Anoka Senior High School in 1978, he went on to study radio and
television broadcasting at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN, graduating in June 1979.
After graduation, he enjoyed 42 years in radio broadcasting. He was a talented radio personality as well
as a successful program director, music director, ad creator, and finally a sales manager for Radio Pacific.
In 1981, he met Diana Jean Lamb, and wed in 1982, and had three children, Heath, Amber, and Brandi.
While Stan occasionally enjoyed fishing, watching the Vikings or Twins lose, or playing a torturous game
of golf, the pride and joy of his life were his children and grandchildren. Stan was a fast friend, a quick wit,
and a terrible tease. He loved his community, his work family, and his church family. He was kind and
patient, steadfast and gracious, and loved the Lord deeply. His soothing presence and silly antics will be
missed by many. He lived life well.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is
in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me.”
Stan was preceded in death by his father Stanley Comeau Sr. He is survived by his wife Diana; his son
Heath (Lindsay) Comeau grandchildren Callan, Harper, Camilla; his daughter Amber (Joe) Pursley
grandchildren Riley, Alexander; and his daughter Brandi (Jeff) Finley grandchildren Taylinn, Adalee, Logan.
He is also survived by his mother Bonnie Comeau; his siblings Colleen Comeau, James (Dee) Comeau,
Daniel Comeau, Doreen Rustad, and Jerry (Shannon) Comeau.