James (Jim) Stanton was born July 1, 1935, to Frank and Adeline Stanton in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jim died peacefully after a long battle with dementia, in his home surrounded by his loving wife Diane, friends, and family on January 25, 2024.
In 1954, Jim graduated from high school. Soon after, he joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Greenland. In 1956 he left the army and started his long career in the Phone Company, where his favorite position was being a Lineman. During that same time, he was a school bus driver. He was involved in so many activities in Minnesota. He and his family owned a restaurant at the state fair.
Jim and his former wife Barbara had five children, Guy, Mike, Debbie (Downs), Stephanie (Ryan), and Doug.
In 1986 Jim moved west to sunny southern California, where he met the ¨love of his life” Diane. Diane and Jim were married on February 14, 1988.
In 1993 they moved to Welches, Oregon, where they told friends that they had found paradise. Jim loved hiking, kayaking, and camping. Jim became active in the community and in his church as a member of the church council. He and his friends met every week for coffee and this group meant a lot to him.
His sense of humor and smile will be missed.
He is survived by his wife Diane, his five children, 17 grandchildren, his sisters Maureen and Marge and his brother Keith He is preceded in death by his beloved brother Bruce.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt Hood Hospice
His celebration of life will be scheduled for a later time in the Spring.