Stephen Kent Stanton

Dr. Stephen K. Stanton, 64, of Winchester, OR, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012, after an extended illness. Stephen, a beloved husband and father, was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on December 26, 1947, to Sidney W. and Iris (Ralston) Stanton. He is survived by his wife, Janet, and son, Kevan (Joanna) Stanton of New York City, a daughter, Eileen Stanton of Roseburg, OR, and a brother, Lon (Kay) Stanton of Topeka, KS. He is also survived by numerous extended family members who all loved him. Dr. Stanton attended the University of Kansas to be an Anesthesiologist and was employed at Douglas County Hospital and then Mercy Medical for many years in Oregon. He was a Sigma Chi fraternity brother and a member of the AMA and the American Society of Anesthesologists. He enjoyed golfing, camping and being a Boy Scout leader.

Visitation was held Wednesday from 5-6 pm with a Memorial Service at 6 PM ast Wilson's Chapel of the Roses, Roseburg, OR. A visitation will be from 9-11 AM, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO, with a Graveside service to follow at 11:45 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. The family wishes to express a special Thank You to all their family, frienis and Hospice for the help and loving care during Stephen's illness. Please offer condolences at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com.