John Joseph Standley
OBITUARY
John Joseph Standley passed away from metastatic pancreatic cancer on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
John was born on July 10, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to John Stewart Standley and Mary Helen Standley. He attended East High School and then graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, working in construction after college to pay for law school.
Though deeply connected to Colorado, John moved to San Diego after visiting his college friend, Doug Kipperman, in Coronado. While attending Western State University College of Law, he met Carolyn Slack. They graduated in 1979, married in 1981, and made Coronado their lifelong home.
John and Carolyn initially practiced law together before transitioning to professional liability claims. John later spent 23 years with Richard Kipperman and Corporate Management, Inc., handling receivership estates, and earned an MBA through San Diego State University’s Executive MBA program.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, John is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn; daughters Katherine Root (Andrew) and Elizabeth Standley ( Walter); grandchildren Hunter Root, Harper Root and Walter Standley-Ware; siblings Richard Standley, Susan Standley and Nancy McQuarrie.
John’s faith, family and lifelong friendships were central to his life. His grandchildren, who lovingly called him Pa, brought him immeasurable joy. He loved playing t-ball and golf with them in the backyard, reading them stories and making them laugh.
John spent the last weeks of his life at home with the support of Apreva Hospice. His family is deeply grateful to the family members and friends who reached out with love, kindness and support during this difficult time.
John’s cremated remains will be interred at El Camino Memorial cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coronado.