JAMES R. STANTON

James R. Stanton, 87, of Ash Grove passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. He was born in Ash Grove, on March 16, 1935, to Dewey and Merva (Baker) Stanton. On Oct. 19, 1957, James and Ursula Kaiser were united in marriage and shared over 56 years together before Ursula’s passing in 2014.
Stanton was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Ash Grove High School in 1954. In 1955, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Bad Kissingen, Germany until 1958.
While in Germany, he met the love of his life, Ursula. Upon returning home with his new bride, James and Ursula purchased a farm and began the process of bringing Ursula’s mother to the United States. Stanton continued to grow his farm and throughout the years he had dairy cattle, hogs, and beef cattle.
 
Stanton is survived by daughters Margot Johnson and husband Mark, Helga Wise and husband Allen Pearcey; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother William Stanton; other family and many friends.
Stanton was preceded in death by wife Ursula Stanton; son Raymond Stanton; his parents; mother-in-law Agnes Kaiser; brothers Edward and Robert Stanton.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Ash Grove Cemetery.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ash Grove Healthcare Facility Auxiliary and can be left at the funeral home.