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 in Leonardtown.

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

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, he graduated from Chopticon High School "Class of 1988" and was an IT 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 Redskins fan, attending games and tailgating.

He also enjoyed playing cards with his father and juggling multiple fantasy football teams.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, David Standish of Upper Marlboro.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel in Leonardtown, where a memorial service will be held at noon with the Rev. Verne Haskell officiating.

Inurnment will be private.

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