On November 2, 1932, in east Las Animas County, Arthur and Nola Alberti welcomed a baby boy, Stanley Allen Alberti. Stanley was the last child of four children. He spent his childhood in Springfield where he attended school. Among many of his childhood friends, one particularly stood out…Bobby Dean Gibson. Stan and Bobby played, fought and worked together. They remained the best of friends throughout Stan's lifetime. Stan also had a lifetime influence, his brother, Lawrence "Bud" Alberti. Not only was Bud his brother, he was Stan's best friend. The two fished hunted, worked and viewed life just like their father, Art.
In 1953, Stan was drafted to serve in the Korean War. In Korea, Stan was in the artillery and received the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
In 1964, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Stan met Irma June Layher, with whom he spent the last 50 years of his life. The two followed the horse racing circuits for six years, traveling all around the United States. Stan was one of the most knowledgeable horsemen, regardless of the pedigree of the horse. He cared for horses whether they were runners or just saddle horses. Many horsemen called Stan over the years to see how to treat or train their own horses. Stan gave up his dream of horse racing to pursue another dream when on January 24, 1970, Allen Dean Alberti was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. While farming in Nebraska, Stana Lynn was born on June 14, 1971, in Ord. Soon after, the family moved home to Springfield. On July 17, 1974, David Lee was born in Springfield. Stan worked doing mostly masonry construction with a little horse racing until he retired in 2004.
In 1978, Stan found the love of Jesus Christ and was born again. Stan and Irma sang in a Gospel band and Allen even sang with them. Stan also found a place in his heart for Shawn Bennett. Stan, along with Allen, David and Shawn spent time hunting, fishing and working among many other activities. Stan and Allen had many fishing and hunting times together with other family and friends. Years later, Stan got to do these activities with the boys, friends and even some grandkids. Stan loved all his grandkids, even the ones he didn't see often.
Stan and his brother, Bud, visited often. This was especially so during the last ten years. During these times, Stan got to know his great-nephew, Michael. Among other things, they both had a common interest in guns. Stan enjoyed these visits greatly.
Stan took interest in Allen's and David's band. It definitely expanded his musical listening and knowledge. He enjoyed dancing with Irma to a waltz or listening to Little Wing's rendition of Stevie Ray's "House Is a Rockin'". Stan developed many friendships over the years through these experiences.
After retiring, Stan found the love for playing poker. He met many friends from hours and hours of playing. He kept these friendships long after he stopped playing.
The last year of Stan's life was spent at what he called "The Home". Stan loved to tell stories to anyone he came in contact with. From family to visitors to all who took care of him, it seemed they all had fond memories of spending time with him.
Stan went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:10 P.M. Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Stanley Allen Alberti was a great son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Arthur; mother, Nola; his sister, Anna Mary; his brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Helen; daughters, Pamela and Rebecca; and brother-in-law, Charles.
Stanley is survived by his wife, Irma; sons, Allen and David; his daughter, Stana; sister Nellie Ruth; grandchildren, Danica, Sheldon, Ashlyn, Katie, Zoe, Zachary, Tyler, Aran, Nicole, Cody, Chase and Sydnie. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.