Pauline Stambaugh-Lash passed away on April 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 98.
Pauline was born to parents George Griffin and Olive Griffin on February 6, 1924, in Frisco, Oklahoma. She grew up in the Yukon area and loved to read, do arts and crafts, and oil paint. She was involved in her children’s school and sporting events and was a side-kick and supporter of her husband’s horse-racing hobby. She met her spouse, Elden Stambaugh, while in business school. During their 46 years together they raised four children, whom they loved very much.
Pauline was active in her Home Extension Club and developed long-lasting relationships with those women and special new friends with whom she celebrated monthly lunches her entire life. She also loved to travel and loved having kids and grandkids over on Sunday afternoons and every holiday. She worked with Elden, operating the SSS Fence Company for over 30 years. All who knew her were amazed by her pristine memory. She took the microphone and named over 100 guests from old to newborn at her 90th birthday celebration. Her remarkable strength and independence allowed her to enjoy life from her home up until the last few months. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Pauline will be dearly missed.
Pauline Stambaugh-Lash is preceded in death by her husband, Elden “Stan” Stambaugh; her husband, Kenneth Lash; parents, George and Olive Griffin; her siblings, Paul, Meryl, George Jr., Mildred, Bertha and Maybell; and one of her children, Anita Jones. Pauline is survived by her children, Lynn Stambaugh and his wife, Leslie; Gary Stambaugh and his wife, Mary; Gerry Stambaugh and his wife, Cathy; grandchildren, Rusty Robinson; Robin Brown; Lori McMurphy and her husband, Lyndal; Angie Lagunas; Amber Johnson and her husband, Brent; Keri Gray and her husband Chris; Kasie Stambaugh and Brian; Justin Stambaugh and Lacie; Jason Stambaugh; and Antje Stambaugh; great-grandchildren, Kelly, Brandy, Lindsay, Nikki, Connor, Nichole, Ethan, Carlie, Avery, Reagan, Carson, Breanna, McKenna, Peyton, Parker, Braylon, Grayson and Brevyn; and great-great grandchildren, Tyren and Aldric.
Pauline’s life will be remembered on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Piedmont United Methodist Church with burial at Frisco Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ingram, Smith, and Turner Mortuary, 201 E Main Street, Yukon, Oklahoma, 73099.
