In Memory

Gary Lee Stanton

Gary Lee Stanton

GARY LEE STANTON

Gary Stanton

April 17, 1944 to January 20, 2017 - He had a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy 


Gary Stanton: husband, father, grandfather, Navy Veteran, died January 20th with his family by his side at Hopewell House in Portland after a brief battle with lung cancer. 

A resident of Aurora for 37 years, Gary was born in Portland on April 17, 1944. Through his 20 year Navy career he lived in many places finally settling in Aurora. He worked primarily as a furniture mover and installer during his civilian career. His retirement years were spent fighting many health issues while spending as much time with his family as he could.

He married his wife of 50 years, Elsie Marie Morris, in 1966. He and his wife just celebrated their anniversary in September. They raised a daughter and two sons together: Gary Leon who preceded Gary in death in 1990. Crystal Baker works as a teacher and Marcus works as a paramedic. 

A service will be held February 11, 2017 at 11am at Aurora Legion Hall , 207 Main St. NE, Aurora, Oregon In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations to any cancer foundation or military veteran charity would be appreciated.

Portland Tribune



 
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03/10/17 11:19 PM #1    

Bill (William Thomas) Blank

My sincere condolences and prayers for Gary's family.  I knew Gary in school and ran across him once in the Navy.  I served for one four year active duty term after graduating from high school. It is a small world.  Sorry to hear about his passing.  My wife, Donna, was a lung cancer victim.  I know how tough it is on a family. 


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