Paul Dale Stanford

May 15, 1923 - February 20, 2015

Paul Dale Stanford, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015. Paul was born on Tuesday, May 15, 1923 in Charleston, IL to Charles and Ethel Stanford. Paul was 1 of 9 children. While living in Illinois, Paul was the owner and operator of a trucking company. After moving to Burbank, CA, he opened his RV sales and repair business which he owned for about 33 years. During these times, Paul was an avid Midget Car Racer from 1957 until 2012. He was named to the Midget Car Hall of Fame on two separate occasions. Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Mary Stanford; his sons, Kim Stanford and Kirt (Jonie) Stanford; and his last living sibling, Jean (Bus) Cornelius. The family will be receiving guests on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 12:00-1:00 pm at McWane Family Funeral Home 350 North San Jacinto Street Hemet, CA 92543. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 pm at the McWane Family Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral services at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery 2555 South Santa Fe Street San Jacinto, CA 92583. Paul touched many lives and will be truly missed by all those who were honored to know him and who loved him. Entrusted to the care of McWane Family Funeral Home