Russell "Russ" Howard Stanton's Obituary
Russell “Russ” Howard Stanton, age 75, of Spring Lake passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 19, 2022, due to an allergic reaction to a bee sting. He was born July 15, 1947, in Benton Harbor, MI to Robert Louis and Vada Vane (Granger) Stanton. He married the love of his life Verna Gale Menken on June 20, 1969, at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.
Russ graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master’s Degree. He worked as an elementary school teacher for Coopersville Public Schools and then Grand Haven Public Schools retiring as director of technologies. He was a very active member Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, deacon, working on the food pantry, and was the director of the church’s Christmas tree sale. Russ’s other interests were camping, fishing, pistol league shooting, woodworking, traveling and being a one-of-a-kind grandfather and family man.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Verna Stanton; daughter, Catherine (Joe) Chittenden; son, Michael (Tammy) Stanton; five grandchildren: Nathaniel Stanton, Madeline Stanton, Samuel Chittenden, Robert Stanton and Thomas Chittenden; his brother, Robert Stanton; and brother-in-law, Randall Menken. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Marlene Menken, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Drendell.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials to Spring Lake Presbyterian Church or Love In Action are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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