December 29, 1945 – August 17, 2024
Stanley Te Lim, a soft-spoken father, husband and beloved friend known for his warmth and wit, died August 17, 2024. He was 78.
Stan was born the oldest of four children in Davao City, Philippines. He earned his bachelor's degree in physics at Ateneo de Manila University before immigrating to the United States at age 24 to earn his master's in statistics at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. There, in 1970, he met his wife, Ana.
After a few years of marriage and the arrival of their only child, Jenny, Stan and Ana moved their family to Houston, where Stan spent decades as a software engineer at CSC and SAIC, serving IT contracts for NASA-Johnson Space Center.
Over the decades, Stan enjoyed golfing, traveling and watching Michigan Wolverine football (but only when they won). He was a lifelong fan of folk music, especially tunes by The Brothers Four and Peter, Paul and Mary. He loved to cook and delighted in savoring every meal. He never met a fried seafood platter or dim sum cart he didn't like.
Stan was extremely proud of his Chinese heritage. He took joy in introducing his friends to the customs and foods he knew from his family. He was equally proud of the life and career he built in America and in becoming a U.S. citizen. He never missed voting in a presidential election since becoming naturalized.
Most of all, Stan was proud of Jenny.
He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Faber, and her husband, Jim, of Houston.
In addition to his daughter, among Stan's survivors are numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law; and many dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Ana T. Lim; his parents, Segundo and Lourdes Lim; and all of his siblings, Eddy Lim, Jeanne Lim and Danny Lim.
The visitation will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546. (281) 992-7200.
The Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546, followed by a light reception at the parish.
Condolences may be sent to the Lim and Faber families in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, jeterfuneralhome.com.
15 thoughts on “Stanley Te Lim”
Dear Jenny & Jim,
It is so very hard to find words to express the sorrow for your loss and indeed our loss in Stan’s passing. He was my dear friend. We worked together for over 25 years. As we gradually moved from our beloved technical work into Program Management, we started our weekly luncheons to commiserate over our many management problems and issues to share ideas as to how best to deal with them. We continued those luncheons even after retirement. Stan had a great sense of humor and always had a joke or two to tell. We loved talking football and speculating how his Wolverines and my Longhorns would fare during the season. I am so happy that he got to see Michigan win the National Championship last year.
May God bless and keep you both. I know that Stan is with Ana now, but enjoying God’s peace and love.
Richard
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Pinpin’s family. Growing up together in Davao, we continued to follow his illustrious academic and professional achievements in life. His was truly a job well done & is now given his eternal award. Eternal rest grand unto to him Oh Lord, & let perpetual light shine upon him, may the soul of Stan rest in your eternal love & peace! +
Mary Ann (Cam) & Charles Coarsey
Aubrey, Texas
Dears Jenny and Jim,
Stan, your Dad was one of this ‘bothers ‘who stayed and kept in touch even after the passing of our dear classmate/ sister Ana ‘s . With his self effacing humor, and love for travel, he also shared his love for Chinese cuisine that Ana eventually learned.
Leaving behind a lovely daughter in Jenny and husband Jim, we hope they continue to “stay”with us to fill in the place their parents left behind.
Stan, may peace and tranquility and our Lord’s loving compassion keep you company as you make your journey home… and be with Ana and the heavenly host! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🌼
Peace and blessings,
Guia IT Villapando
I worked with Stan for several years. He was always such a nice man with a great sense of humor. I was saddened to hear that he had been sick and passed away. To his family, your wonderful memories of him comfort you in this sad time.
We adore you Jenny and send our big-hearted love from your Yoga2gather family! Peace beyond understanding and angels are always amongst us. You are the most precious and beautiful angel to so many and we wrap our arms around you in support.
Hi Jenny and Jim I am so sorry 😢 for your loss my condolences 💐 to you and your family may he rest in peace 🪦.
Dear Jenny , Jim & family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss of your dearly beloved dad. We send our sincere condolences and we join in prayers for the repose of his soul. Hope you find comfort in knowing that he has gone to rejoin your dearest mom, my dearest friend. I still & always remember her on my birthday because she never failed to call & I to her on her birthday. From now on,I’ll always include your dad as he passed on the day after my birthday. I’d like to share with you a favorite passage , Since God is with us, and our loved ones are with Him, then we know they’re not very far away! Much love,
Ramon & Linda Obias
Dear Jenny, Jim & family,
Our sincere condolences! It was quite a shock to hear of your loss. Hope you find comfort in knowing that he’s now with your dearest mom looking down lovingly on you. We join in prayers for him , and as a favorite passage of mine to share with you says,
Since God is with us, and our loved ones are with Him, then they’re not very far away. We send our love, thoughts & prayers always.
Ramon & Linda Foz Obias
Dear Jenny, Jim & family,
Our sincere condolences! It was quite a shock to hear of your loss. Hope you find comfort in knowing that he’s now with your dearest mom looking down lovingly on you. We join in prayers for him , and as a favorite passage of mine to share with you says,
Since God is with us, and our loved ones are with Him, then they’re not very far away. We send our love, thoughts & prayers always.
Ramon & Linda Foz Obias
Jenny, Jim, and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Dad! May your precious memories bring peace to you and your family!
Dear Jenny and Jim,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad and father-in-law. Our family has very fond memories of our many parties together when we were kids. Uncle Stanley was always kind, smart, and I loved his University of Michigan school pride, I remember all the decor around your house growing up. I hope it brings comfort to know that he’s on the other side with your mom now. The last time I spoke to him was 3 yrs ago when my mom passed, we really appreciated his support then. He and your mom were wonderful people. So I guess your parents and my mom are now continuing the house parties in heaven :). Please let us know if you need anything at anytime and hope to talk in person soon. My dad will come to visit you all.
Love, Liza
My deepest condolences, Jenny and Jim. May God bless Stan in heaven and you all here. It was my pleasure to have worked for Stan for many years at SAIC.
Dear Lin family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Stan and I go way back to the early days working for CSC up until just recently when we shared lunches after retirement. He leaves behind a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew him. He was the consummate IT professional….smart, courteous, and well liked by both the NASA customers and all those who worked with and for him at CSC and SAIC. More importantly, he was just a great guy to be around…always had a smile on his face and a ready joke. I feel fortunate to have known him.
Eric Pearson
Hi Jennifer,
I’ve am saddened to hear of Stan’s passing. I’ve known Stan since he and Anna moved to Houston over 40 years ago. I worked with him at CSC and SAIC. At one time we were office mates working on the same project. After retirement we (Richard, Eric and myself) enjoyed periodic luncheon together. Stan was a delight to be around. He was smart, witty and always had a joke to share. Unfortunately I am out of the country and was unable to come to his services. I will never forget him. Rest in pease my friend. Robert Edmonds
Stan was my first boss in my career at SAIC. He was so very kind and good to his employees! He asked Ana to be my nurse when I gave birth to my eldest daughter at Clear Lake. He was "Charlie" to 3 of us girls :-). Stan, you will be greatly missed and I know now you are well and in peace!