Lois Marcelline Stanton

Lois Marcelline Stanton, 97, passed away peacefully in her home in San Bernardino, California, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. “Marcey”, as she was known, was born in Browns Valley, Minnesota, to Bessie and Roy Lane. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald Stanton, her son Ronald Stanton, and her 8 siblings: James “Jimmy” Lane, Willard “Burt” Lane, Russel Lane, Harry “Bud” Lane, Eugene “Gene” Lane, Charlotte DeRose, Max Lane, and Esther Zumwalt. Marcey married Gerald “Gerry” Stanton and together they raised 4 children. Surviving Marcey are her daughters, Marlisa Stanton, Marlinda (Linda) Bradley, Marleah Moore, and son-in-laws W. C. Bradley, and Darrin Moore. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Andrew Stanton, Bryce Koleszar and his wife Kayla Koleszar, Haley Koleszar, Amanda Moore, Taylor Moore and his wife Krystal Moore, Cameron Moore, and 3 great-grandsons Landon Koleszar, Jackson Koleszar, and Owen Koleszar. Extended family include 21 nieces and nephews, and many more great-nieces and great-nephews. Marcey spent her early years growing up in Browns Valley, and then as a teenager moved with her mother to Avenal, California, where her mother worked as a cook at the oil fields. Marcey would share stories about how the oil workers watched out for her and made sure she was always safe. Later she and her mother lived for a time in Fresno, then moved to San Bernardino. As she and Gerry raised their children, they also opened their hearts and home to other family members and it was very common for nieces, nephews, and friends to be running around their house. Marcey and Gerry always made them feel they were part of the family. She was called “Aunt Marcey” by many of her friends’ children. Marcey was always there for family, friends, neighbors, or someone she heard was in need. Some referred to her as the local Florence Nightingale. To many extended family she was a Mom, to some she was more than a Mom, as well as a family counselor. She was extremely well read, very wise, and notorious for her sharp wit. Marcey was known by many for her good sound advice, and was instrumental in shaping so many young lives. Marcey worked for many years as an optical assistant and still found time to be very involved in PTA, Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls and the National Charity League Ticktockers. She was constantly working to improve the neighborhood and community. Marcey was a founding member of DRNAG (Del Rosa Neighborhood Action Group) and for many years served as Member, Board of Directors. She was always out working on DRNAG’s annual dump day and she rooted and potted many plants to take to the annual plant sale day to raise money. Marcey was blessed with a green thumb and always knew the tricks for growing more tomatoes or how to transplant flowers and succulents. She loved teaching others to garden. She also loved crafting and needlepoint, and taught many others these skills. Her home was literally filled with beautiful handmade items, as well as books on every topic. She also loved her See’s candy, which was a go-to gift for all occasions. She and her family vacationed regularly at their cabin in Cedar Pines Park. The San Bernardino mountains were her happy place... Marcey will be terribly missed by so many, as a Mom, Nana, Auntie, and Friend --- “For when the cold winds blow, I will close my eyes calmly, knowing I am anchored to you.” A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial Charitable Contributions may be made to Option House Inc., a San Bernardino non-profit organization serving survivors of domestic violence since 1977. Donations may be made at optionhouseinc.com and selecting “Advocacy”, then “Donate.”

Lois Marcelline Stanton

October 20, 1926 - June 30, 2024