10/07/2026
Ranch Hope is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Paul Stankard.
Paul was a world-renowned glass artist, but to the Ranch Hope community, he was so much more. For many years, Paul generously shared his extraordinary talent, his time, and his heart with our youth during our annual Glass Week. His patience, kindness, and genuine interest in each young person made an impact that extended far beyond the art they created together.
Ranch Hope CEO Dave Bailey shared, βI was honored to have known Paul and to have him as a friend. He was always gracious in sharing his talent and incredibly patient and present with our youth during our Glass Week each year. His life story is one that everyone can learn from and be inspired by in our own paths. I was also honored to have known and spent time with Paul personally, sharing our faith journeys, and always walking away renewed with a smile on my face for having been in Paulβs presence.β
We are incredibly grateful for the years Paul spent sharing his gifts with Ranch Hope and for the lasting impression he made on our youth, staff, and everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Our prayers are with Paulβs family, friends, and the countless people whose lives he touched.
Paulβs artistry will live on through his remarkable work, and his kindness, faith, and generosity will remain a lasting part of his legacy at Ranch Hope. β€οΈ