It is with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to our friend, husband, dad, grandpa and brother. Delbert Wayne Stanton passed away on February 1, 2020 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 68. He was born to Glenn William and Jessie Marie (Shawver) Stanton on March 27th, 1951.
Delbert joined an older brother Irl and an older sister Linda. A while later a younger brother Doug was born. Delbert attended Four Corners Elementary school through his 6th grade year. When the Brusett to Jordan bus route started he finished off the rest of his education in Jordan and graduated from Garfield Highschool in 1969.
The summer of 1969 he took to the road as a truck driver where he was able to see the countryside. One of his favorite memories was traveling into Alaska where he worked for the BLM loading fire retardant supplies. He returned 4 months later with enough money in his pockets to buy 50 head of sheep. Throughout the following years he worked at the Conoco station and for Hunter Trucking.
On April 10, 1976 he married his wife, Lynn (Hains) and spent the remainder of his life in the Brusett area farming, raising cattle and sheep. Delbert and Lynn added 4 children to their marriage Jodi, Jeana, Hannah and Adam. Later on he worked for Jordan Electric with his father-in-law and had his own spraying business.
Delbert loved to spend time with his family and friends fishing, and hunting. Delbert was a friend to anyone that would stop and say Hi to him. As long as there was a cup of coffee brewing or a cinnamon roll you could count on him stopping in and visiting at some point in the day. He would leave in the morning and tell us that he would be home at noon or so and we would kid with him and ask if that was actual time or “or so time”( “or so time” could be anywhere from on time to 3 hours later). Everyone who knew Delbert knew they could ask him for help and he would be right there. It didn’t matter what it was. He adored little children and in return they loved him just as much. Over the years friends and family found that he was also a great fudge and cereal candy maker. All you had to do was ask him to make you a batch of fudge and he would gladly make it for you. Delbert never met a German Chocolate cake he didn’t like.
Delbert was a member of the Garfield County Fair Board, Fairview Hall Board, and active in the community.
Delbert is survived by his wife Lynn Stanton; 3 daughters, Jodi (Alan) Kreager of Wisconsin, Jeana Stanton of Jordan, Hannah (James) Van Heule of Wyoming, and a son Adam Stanton of Jordan. Siblings Linda Estes of Lewistown and Doug (Darla) Stanton of Jordan. Grand-daughters: Rylie Kreager, Ashlea Kreager, Abby Pierce, Emilie O’Rourke. Grand-sons: Eli Stanton and Daxton Van Heule. Sister-in-laws: Connie (Joe) Urick, Dale Ann (Tom) Billing, and Sherlie Hains. Brother-in-law: Hal (Roxanne) Hains. His best friend and brother from another mother Jack Murnion of Jordan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Irl and his wife JoAnn and their infant daughter Patricia; a nephew Damon Mallo; his in-laws Dayle Hains and Shirley (Hellyer) Hains.
Any monetary donations will be used towards funeral costs.
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Steven & Lavonne MacDonald says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families. So deeply sorry for your loss. Keep all the memories close to your heart, and may they bring you comfort. May God Bless you all.
John Frady says
Our thoughts and prayers Lynn and kids , we are sorry for your loss . May God Bless and heal you and your family
Diane (Rath)Hewett says
Lynn and family, Linda and Doug and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Delbert. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. My heart is sad. 💔 Delbert was a great man and will be missed by so many.
God bless you all,
Love Diane
Phil and Darlene says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Delbert’s Family It’s never easy to loose someone close to you. May you find comfort in all of your memories and in God’s Love
CheriI and Tim Hafla says
Lynn, Linda, Doug and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you. Remember all the good times, we had much fun with him thru the years. He was a wonderful person. God Bless and Love and hugs to you all
Cheri and Tim Hafla says
Lynn, Linda, Doug and Families,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each and everyone of you. Remember all the good times, we had much fun with him thru the years. He was a wonderful person. God Bless and Love and hugs to you all
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so very sorry for your loss!! Delbert was a really well liked man and will be really missed! Sending our love and prayers to each and every one of you !
MARTHA CRANDALL says
So sorry. My sympathy.
alvin & gloria shawver says
You are in our prayers, we love you
Denise Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Take care!
Denise and Jay Harvey
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
Lynn, So sorry for your loss, of such a wonderful friend, he’ll be truly missed by many . Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family during this time of sorrow.
Jean Bryan says
So sorry to hear about Delbert. He was a very special cousin to me. We had so much growing up together. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Love all of you. God Bless
Dodie Paxson says
With a very heavy heart I offer my condolences on your horrific loss of an awesome Son, Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Brother-inlaw, Son-inlaw and Friend to all! May you find Peace in the days ahead. Hold tight to your memories and know he is watching over all. Prayers, Love and Hugs to all!
Kelly Childers says
To all of Delbert’s family,
Cherish all the times you had with Delbert, those memories will be with you forever. I remember all the good times we had at school board meetings and after. It was during those times that the measure of a man is taken, and Delbert gave his all in everything he did. He was a truly kind and good man that I was proud to call a friend, he is etched in my memory forever. I will miss him.
Carol Kibler McNutt says
Lynn, and all of Delbert’s family, we were so sad to hear this news. Our deepest condolences.
Sharon Hyland says
Our love to Lynn and family, Linda and Doug and families. I’ve been praying for Delbert since I heard about his illness and will continue to pray for you all. It’s so hard to lose a family member. Delbert was quiet I never heard him complain or talk badly of anyone. He was always so glad to see me anytime I was visiting. He was just a kid to me hard to think of him being gone with us oldies still around. I’m so glad I got to see him when we all had dinner together during the reunion. Several of the boy cousins were there and they were really having a good time talking. It was fun just to see that happening and seeing how much fun they were all having being together. Now it’s a good memory and I know you have many of those. Son husband father grandfather friend and to so many of us our dear cousin. Love from Sharon Billing Hyland
Dasinger Family says
Sorry for your loss! We will be lifting you all up in prayer during this very difficult time.
Marian Watt says
Delbert will be missed by all that knew him. He always liked to visit. His sense of humor was great and enjoyed a good laugh. So sorry for the family’s loss! Prayers for all!
Doug and Marian Watt
Pat LaMoure says
Hugs and Prayers to Delbert’s family He was a very special cousin. Will always remember his big smile.
Linda Wolff says
Lynn and family, so very sorry to hear the news about Delbert. I enjoyed our visit at your house during the reunion. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to all the memories.
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
Sorry for your lost, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Karen BARNES says
My sympathy to all of Delbert’s family. May all you good memories help you through at this sad time. God Bless all.
Colleen Butler says
Lynn, I am so very sorry to hear about Delbert. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Edwin and Janet Clark says
So very sorry for your loss, Delbert will be missed by all and will be remembered with good thoughts. Praying for comfort and peace from your memories.
Terry Billing says
Lynn so sorry to hear of Delberts passing. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Joan Flower Rudd says
So sorry to hear this…sending prayers 🙏and ❤️ love~
Elaine Roufley says
So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers!
Charlene Skittone says
Very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.. May the memories give you peace💗
With sincere condolences, Mark and Charlene Skittone
Rod & Lorri Coulter says
We will sure miss this guy. He always liked to share a laugh and take some time to visit. What a fun character and great neighbor. All our prayers to you Lynn and the whole Stanton Family.
Rod & Lorri
Carl Zabrocki says
The last time I visited with Delbert , he was down at the lake fishing with a couple of grandkids. Reckon being remembered for fishing with grandkids just cant get much better.
Happy Trails Friend.
Cheryl Smutt says
Sorry for your loss. Delbert was a good guy.
Leo and Luci Dutton says
We are so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with the whole family as you grieve this enormous loss.
Patricia Hout-Mackey says
Lynn, So sorry for your loss of Delbert. He was a fine man. When he worked with us building fence, he was always so fun to be around. He with be greatly missed. May time heal your sorrow, may friends ease your pain, may peace replace heartaches and may warmest memories remain . With heartfelt sympathy, Pat and Herb Mackey
Jackie Currey says
Dear Lynn and family…Delbert was a good man… always ready for a great visit… I remember him as a Board member… he wanted to do right for the kids…. that was always his concern… he will be missed…. God bless all of you! I keep you in my prayers…
Dave and Helen Cogley says
Lynn and family, Linda and Doug and families, So many of us join with you in sorrow at Delbert’s passing and we remember you in our prayers. But we also join you in the remembrance of all the good times with him, his humor, his dedication to family and community, his steady and patient demeanor and how he was just an all-around good man. He reminded us so much of his dad, a true pillar of the community. May God bless you and bring you peace!
Marion Peeler says
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Delbert was such a fine man. I know exactly what you and your family are going through. Lance was also 68 when he passed away and left such a huge hole in our hearts. My prayers are with you.
Jim Gregg says
So sorry to hear of your loss Delbert was a good man always had time to visit. My prayers go out to the family
Debbie Weyer says
Lynn & Family, so sorry to hear about Delbert’s passing. My prayers for comfort & strength during this difficult time. this was sent to me a while back so would like to share with you. “DEATH, leaves a heartache no one can heal; LOVE, leaves a memory no one can steal”.
Nicky (Currey) Swenson and family says
Prayers to all of the family and especially to his girls. May you find comfort in your precious memories. I remember his smile the most!
Hugs to you all!
Myron & Mary Beth Kibler says
It has taken me some time to wrap my head around our loss. I’m having trouble putting it to words, but I have to try. Lynn, Jody, Jeanna, Adam and Hannah, we are so very sorry for your loss, I just can’t imagine it from your shoes. I found a picture of Delbert with Myron and Ray Harwood, taken just before our wedding September 15, 1973, that I want to share. Those twinkling eyes and that great sense of humor were with him always. Delbert never talked much about himself or his troubles, he just soaked up and enjoyed his time with the people he called friends. We will all sure miss him, and may your family feel our love, as we wrap you all in our arms of caring, support and prayer.
Deb Currey Terrett says
Lynn and family…There really aren’t words that can express sincere sympathy for the loss of Delbert…it is a “heart” thing and all your friends and neighbors hold your family close in that space! Delbert was a good man with a happy spirit which made him special….May you be blessed with comfort and peace as you journey forward…
Phyllis and Butch Arthur says
Praying Philippians 4:7 for all of Delbert’s family, “May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Harold G. Mallo says
Condolences . so sorry for you’re loss Lynn D. & family >
Merlin Brown says
Lynn and the rest of your family, so sorry to hear about Delbert. I had the pleasure of working along side of Delbert during the Old Jordan Electric days. He was a great guy and will be missed and was fun to be around.
Jo Ryan says
Lynn & family, Doug, Darla & family, Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Delbert was so much like his Dad. He was honest, hardworking. He loved to tease and laugh. He was a character that no one will forget. I know there will be Delbert Stanton stories for years. Treasure the memories..
Gina Zerr says
Lynn and family,
Delbert was a great guy and will be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Audrey A. Guesanburu says
Lynn and all of Delbert’s Family, so very sorry for your loss. Delbert was quite a guy abd will be truely missed. Love, Prayers and Hugs, Daniel and Audrey
Glenn Crawford says
Condolences to all of Delberts family and friends.
June Lohof says
Our condolences from Hattie Stanton Garrett family.
Kay and Floyd Beecher says
Dear Lynn, Doug, Linda and families. Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sorrowful time.
sonja turner says
Lynn and familly,
Thinking of you all on this most difficult day. Delbert was a pillar of the community and will be greatly missed. He was a very special guy, cherish the memories.
Kathy Montgomery Gangner says
Delbert was a good man. Everone who knew him was blessed. Thoughts and prayers for all his family and friends, especially Lynn and kids.
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Most heartfelt condolences and and prayers with all of the Stanton family. May the fun memories with Delbert be a comfort to you all especially on your hardest days. He was a special person and will be remembered and missed by many. Hugs and love with all of you.
Rita Wemmer says
Lynn and family, our sincerest sympathies to each and all. We had wished to be with you at this time but with the weather and roads the way they are we opted to stay home. Thoughts and prayers to all. May God comfort you and provide you with the wonderful memories of Delbert’s life. He was such a kind man. Prayers .