Steven Vance Standish, 39, Great Mills

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Steven Vance Standish, 39, of Great Mills died Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born April 24, 1970, in Leonardtown, he was the son of Earnest Vance Standish Jr. and Janet Evans Standish.

He is also survived by his brother, David Standish of Upper Marlboro.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, he graduated from Chopticon High School in 1988. He worked as an information technology specialist for Planned Systems International.

He was an avid sports fan. Whether watching, playing or coaching, he enjoyed it all, especially football, basketball, bowling and golf. He was a diehard Washington Redskins fan, who enjoyed attending the games and tailgating beforehand. He also enjoyed playing cards with his father and juggling multiple fantasy football teams.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel in Leonardtown, where a memorial service will be held at noon. The Rev. Verne Haskell will officiate. Inurnment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org.