Mr. Robert L. Stanton, age 95, of Spring Lake, Mich., passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his home in Oakcrest Manor. He was born December 21, 1916, in Oak Park, IL to Robert and Sophia (Eckert) Stanton. Bob was an artist at heart making stained glass mosaics for people :S homes or crosses for startup churches. He enjoyed traveling and tending to his garden that was always on the yearly garden show tour, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. On February 8, 1941 he married the former Vada Granger and she preceded him in death in 1987. He is survived by two sons: Robert Stanton and his partner James Drindell of California, and Russell (Verna) Stanton of Spring Lake; two grandchildren: Michael (Tammy) Stanton of Niles and Catherine (Joe Chittenden) Stanton of Spring Lake; four great-grandchildren: Nathaniel and Madeline Stanton, Samuel Chittenden and Robert J. Stanton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Pricilla Orcutt and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace Pfeiffer. A memorial gathering will take place 4:00PM Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or Blue Lake Public Radio. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfunarelhome.com
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