Birth date: Oct 4, 1944 Death date: Mar 26, 2017
Stanley Marlin Seale, age 72, of Salt Lake City, Utah died Sunday March 26, 2017 of complications following heart surgery. Born October 4, 1944 in Burbank, California, he was the son of Robert Leslie and Helen Carlotta (Hoover) Se Read Obituary
I know this is late, but I just saw this. I was so lucky to take private lessons from Stan. Loved this man! I protested his move to Salt Lake City as I really wanted to keep him here in St. George. I'm protesting now that we had to lose him to all--not just me. My condolences to his family! Such a wonderful person. So surely missed!
I had the wonderful opportunity to play and teach with Stan over the course of about 20 years with Dan Whitley and friends. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a recipient of his marvelous gifts and love of music. I greatly value his friendship and appreciation of my talents. My association with him has made me a better musician and person.
Love and condolences,
Dave
I met Stan in September of 2015. He arranged 4 big band/jazz tunes for me. Such a gifted, talented man. I loved hearing stories of his life and all the people he met along the way. Fascinating. What a wonderful human being. The music industry has lost an incredible musician. Bet they are enjoying his talents on the other side, however. Play away Stan!
Pam Nielsen
Stan was a wonderful, talented and kind man.He had so many accomplishments and never bragged about it. My son and I learned about these accomplishments through other people.Stan had a great influence on my son, Jackson.Stan taught him piano for more than a few years with such expertise and kindness.The world lost a very loving and giving man.God Bless you Stan!
Stan was so much fun to play music with. He was the band director of my daughter's band that only had a couple of kids in it. I played bass with them and he was so patient with all of us as we learned the music he arranged. He helped us make minus tracks and helped us record. I know he spent many hours to help us sound good. He was a very giving person and was a joy to talk with. We would spend time talking about places he has been and he was quite knowledgeable about different countries. I loved hearing about his adventures and all the places he has been and played his music. Music was truly his gift to all of us and he shared it so well.
We used to go hear him play with the jazz band he was with, in Salt Lake. One time he even let my daughter, who he taught jazz lessons to, play with them on one song. He could really get going on that keyboard. He was a master! I will miss him. We love you Stan!!!
What an inspiration Stan was on everybody he played with! Truly one of the most gifted pianists I have ever met. I appreciated his kindness and humility. What a model to follow. God rest his soul.
I want to express my gratitude for being able to know and perform with Stan over the years. He was a patient person, an excellent musician, and a lot of fun to perform with. My prayers are with his family. I'm sure they have great memories. May god's blessings be with you.
Lars Yorgason
