Stanford James Huber M.D., an anesthesiologist and lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the age of 73.
Stanford is survived by his sons, Nicholas Huber, William Huber, John Huber and David Boone; his grandsons, Tyler Huber and Jimmy Huber; his granddaughters, Rebecca, Jessica and Taylor Huber, Sydney and Andie Boone; and his great-granddaughter, Ireland Mae.
He was predeceased by his wife, Joan F. Shortall; his daughter, Jennifer Huber; and his parents, Frank and Sara Huber.
Stanford was born on July 22, 1945, in Baltimore. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1963, and was also a graduate of Colgate College and UMD School of Medicine. He was a resident in surgery at South Baltimore Hospital, and an anesthesia resident at the University of Alabama. Stanford also served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel in San Antonio. He practiced medicine as an anesthesiologist at West Virginia University J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital before starting a private practice alongside his colleague, Richard Vaglienti, M.D..
Stanford was a doting and compassionate father, grandfather and husband. He was a man of varied hobbies, finding joy in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and fly-fishing. He was also a very steadfast and dedicated individual, confidently meeting many challenges and unbending in the face of adversity, a quality that stood out as he battled cancer, the loss of his daughter and wife, and several chronic illnesses for many years. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
A viewing will be held at McCulla Funeral Home, in Morgantown, from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jennifer Huber Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 309 Baldwin St., Morgantown WV, 26505.
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