Background
Stoakes, Richmond Bruce was born on September 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Ralph and Delores Valma (Richmond) Stoakes.
Stoakes, Richmond Bruce was born on September 3, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Ralph and Delores Valma (Richmond) Stoakes.
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, California Maritime Academy, 1962. Bachelor in International Relations, Master of Science in Personnel Management, Naval Procter and Gamble School, 1972. Master of Science equivalent, Naval War College, 1973.
Master of Divinity, Iliff School Theology, 1989.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1963, advanced through ranks to captain, retired, 1987. Lay leader Greeley Peaks Sub-District, Longmont, Colorado, 1986-1989. Director visitation 1st United Methodist Church, 1987-1989.
Pastor United Methodist-Presbyterian Church, Rifle, Colorado, 1989-1991. Associate pastor Phillips United Methodist Church, Lakewood, since 1991. Chaplain Clagett Memorial Hospital, Rifle, 1989-1991.
Counselor Camp for Hanidcapped Persons, Grand Mesa, Colorado, since 1990, Camp for Senior High School Youth, Grand Mesa, since 1990. Member conference council Retreats and Camps, Denver, since 1990, nominating committee, since 1991.
Board directors Lift-Up, Lifes Inter-Faith Team Against Unemployment and Poverty, Rifle, 1990-1991. Advisory board Colorado Mountain College, Rifle, 1990. Member United States Naval Institute.
Married Susan Estelle Gates, September 30, 1962. Children: Glenn, Sheila, Heather, Matthew, Seth, Christopher.