Sammamish, Seattle - Stan Chapin, 61, a King County sheriff's deputy who for the past 12 years was part of the police force in Sammamish, died at his home Monday night.
He was the school resource officer in Eastlake High School and Inglewood Junior High, according to a news release from Cindi West, spokeswoman for the King County Sheriff's Office.
He was close to his 40th anniversary with the King County Sheriff's Office, she said.
"Officer Chapin was not only an outstanding police officer, he was an outstanding human being," said Eastlake High School Principal Brad Malloy. "He enjoyed working with students of all ages and guided them toward making good choices in their lives."
"Stan was a remarkable man," Sammamish Police Chief Nate Elledge said. "He really put his heart on the line for the students he helped and the community he served. His passing is a shock to all of us who valued his friendship and admired his professionalism."
Surviving him are his wife, Sue, and three children, Christopher, Bethany and Scott.
