Dennis L. Stanton, age 69, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Dennis was born on February 7, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Lloyd and Lovisa (Frey) Stanton. He grew up in Oregon and attended schools and gradating there. He then attended Benson Tech where he learned how to work on Machinery. He enlisted in the United States Army when he was 18 and served three tours in Vietnam. He was awarded a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for his service. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Illinois and worked as a tool dye maker. He met Sharon Konieczny and they were married on September 18, 1976 in Tacoma, Washington. They spent most of their married life in Oregon but moved to Montana in 2001, where Sharon works for the Department of Agriculture.
Dennis was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed bieng and Houndsman. He also enjoyed trapping and buying and selling furs in the 80’s. He loved his grandchildren and looked very forward to their visits.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharon Stanton of Miles City, MT; two sons: Dennis Lloyd Stanton Jr. of Colorado and Dion Lee (Tanys) Stanton of Miles City, MT; a daughter Christina (Michael) Lee of Boise, ID; a brother Steven Stanton of Springfield, OR; four grandchildren: Katie, Sidney, Tori and Jayden and a great grandson Carter Lee; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jimmy Stanton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veteran Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 27, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday October 28, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veteran Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Dale & Cindy Berg says
Dion, Tanys, Sharon and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad and husband. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless.
mary a ndfamily says
Dear Sharon Christian’s and Dion and tanys my thoughts and prayers wish I could b e their but sis you know . Dennis may you rest in peace. Aunt and sister and fan.
katie hager says
Hello, I’m sure a lot of you don’t remember me. My names Katie I was Dennis’s oldest grand daughter, I miss my grandfather very much. I remember when he would take across town there in Miles City and Whistle his truck, he would take me to get a Shirley temple and he would let me play pool. I met a lot of awesome people when I went out with my Grandpa. What I miss about him the most was his scene of smell, It’s like some times I can still smell the musk of his cologne. Not one day passes that I don’t think about my grandpa. I love you and miss you dearly! I know your watching me and I hope I’m making you proud of me. Love always Katie