Bernard “Bernie” L. Stanton, 87 of KCMO, peacefully passed away on Oct. 29, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his wife of almost 59 years and his loving family. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 3 at Guardian Angels Church, 1310 Westport Rd KCMO, with memorial Mass following at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Guardian Angels Church. Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com.
Bernie was born on July 3, 1931 in Kansas City, KS to Milton Everett Stanton and Ala Marie (Shackelford) Stanton. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1951. In that same year he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Korea and Japan. After being honorably discharged from the military, he went to work for TWA as a mechanic and worked there for 38 years, retiring in 1992. In December of 1959 he married Mary (Porter) Stanton and together they had 4 children.
He was an avid golfer, playing almost every day until his stroke in January, 2018. He also was very passionate about any sports, especially football and his KC Chiefs. He was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church for 41 years. He will always be remembered for rushing into a burning house to save his neighbor’s son, and for always saying, “Just give me a sliver of that dessert”.
Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Earl and Jim Stanton. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Susan (Dennis) Hitchcock, Scott Stanton, Marlee (Brian) Root, and Kathleen (Greg) Wiltse; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild with another on the way; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Stanton and Letha Stanton; and his much loved dogs, Mollie and Bogie.
