In Remembrance Of
Stanley T. “Pete” Stanton
Stanley T. “Pete” Stanton, 88, of rural Agency, MO, passed away October 7, 2017.
He was born on December 17, 1928 to Charles and Anna Grace (Tadlock) Stanton in Buchanan County, Missouri where he grew up and graduated from Faucett High School in 1946. Stan then served his country in the Korean War with the Army Reserve.
On September 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Vera Elaine Hill. After their marriage, they lived near Agency where they made their home. Vera passed away on August 18, 2005.
Stan farmed his whole life raising Polled Shorthorn cattle. Stan and Vera were proud to be awarded the Missouri Century Farm in 2002.
Stanley was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale Stanton, W.B. Stanton and James Stanton; and sisters Dorothy Corkins, Anna Lou Grisham, Patty Spaeth and Arlene McClelland.
He is survived by his children, Debbie Witten and husband, Steven, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lorrie Smiley and husband Stephen, Agency, MO, Danny Stanton and wife Amy, St. Joseph, MO and Susan Stanton and fiancé Dennis Garreth, Easton, MO; seven grandchildren, Charles Smiley and wife Erica, Stefanie Strong and husband Jason, Joshua Felling and wife Amber , Adam Felling, Brett Witten, Ashley Murphy and husband Dylan, and Brad Stanton; great-grandchildren Lillian and Landen Smiley, Allison, Aiden and Aubrey Strong, and Lane and Chase Felling; sisters Donna Klenk and Doris Johnson; sister-in-law Maxine Hill; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Burial: Agency Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Donations may be made to the Agency Cemetery.
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Susan Hartman-Parker
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Stanley. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure that he and Wayne are probably having a good visit and talking “Shorthorns”. I remember many good times with your family and pray that your memories will bring you comfort. May God be with all of you and bless you in this time of sorrow. I know that he gives us grace in times likes this that sustain us.
Debbie Sigrist
Dan, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Bryan and Eva Thompson
Donna we are very sorry for the loss of your brother. Thinking and praying for you and your family. Love Bryan and Eva
Greg Hartman
Susan, Danny, Lorrie, Debbie, and Family,
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I have many fond memories of Stanley and Vera at the state fair and coming down to look at their cattle. It was so great to see him at the state fair this year and visit with him, Susan, and Josh. I know he had great passion for his Shorthorn cattle and took great pride in them…. Think of you all – Greg Hartman