Harold Stanton

Our loving father and husband, Harold Stanton, went to his heavenly home on March 23, 2019 with his family by his side. Harold lived a very interesting life to the age of 87.

Harold was born to Ray O. Stanton and Erma-McKinney Stanton at the family ranch in Brusette, Montana, on Jan. 22, 1932. He joined the U.S. Army on his birthday in 1953. He was stationed in Germany in C Battery, 690th Field Artillery Battalion as a cannoneer during the Korean War.

Harold held many occupations throughout his life, from delivering mail on horseback to ranching, farming, USFS, logging industry, mining and working as a bartender manager of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5514 canteen. He joined the VFW in 1953, and became a life member to Post 5514 in 1977, remaining a member for over 65 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping with friends and playing pool in a league. He loved to dance.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Frances Stanton; son Rick Bragg and wife Tammy of Troy, son Roy Stanton and wife Teela of Troy, daughter Billie Jo Brue and special friend Larry Akkerman of Troy. Harold had a great pleasure in having two grandchildren, Eric and Lyric Stanton; three step-grandchildren, Owen Erickson, Steven Erickson and Bryant Stumpf; and one step great-granddaughter Viora Erickson.

Services for Harold will be with full military honors at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at the Milnor Lake Cemetery. A reception will follow at the VFW Post 5514 hall on Yaak Avenue in Troy. Everyone who knew him is welcome.

Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.