Daniel Stanton

A Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel Joseph Stanton, 47, of Miles City, MT will be 10:00 a. m. , Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Sacred Heart School Gymnasium, Miles City, with Father Rob Oswald celebrating. Burial will take place at 2:30 p. m. at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Baker, MT. Visitation for Dan will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p. m. , Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miles City. Rosary will take place at 5:30 p. m. followed by a vigil service at 6:00 p. m. Dan passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Billings Clinic, Billings, MT. After a valiant eight-year battle with a brain tumor, Daniel Joseph Stanton (Dan-Danny) was received back to the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Dan was born December 8, 1967, in Circle, Montana, to James L. Stanton and Patricia (Wise) Stanton. He received his elementary school education in Richey, Montana, and graduated from Baker High School in 1986 where he was an outstanding athlete. He proceeded to play football and run track for Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. Dan later obtained a master’s degree in educational leadership from Montana State University, Bozeman. He married Kimberly (Kremers) Stanton on August 4, 1990, and they began their teaching careers with the Miles City Unified School District in 1991. Dan enjoyed being an educator. However, coaching and working with young athletes was his true passion. Dan coached athletics at all levels, from Little League to the high school varsity level. He was most proud of all his Cowboy teams, especially his 2008 and 2010 teams, who, with his son Kyle, won the Class “A” State Championship. Dan’s greatest victory is the reward of eternal life. His passion for athletics arose from many heated football and basketball games with his six siblings. Sports were everything to Dan’s family, and to this day, most family social gatherings and nearly all of their conversations revolve around an athletic event or discussion of an athlete. Dan was a man of faith who lived a full and well-rounded life. In his free time he loved to watch football and basketball, Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in particular. In addition to his passion for athletic competition, Dan was an active member of the Sacred Heart Parish and Knights of Columbus in Miles City. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his two sons, Kasey and Kyle. Dan also enjoyed taking his two dogs, Jack and Doc, for long walks. More than anything, Dan will be remembered for his positive attitude, tenacity, and mentorship. His roles as an educator and coach allowed him to touch the lives of numerous students and athletes in the Miles City community and beyond. Dan’s competitive spirit, courage and toughness were contagious to all those around him. His sense of humor was quite unique. Dan’s family and close friends were able to spend meaningful time with him during his final weeks. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Stanton. Dan is survived by his wife Kim, his sons Kasey and Kyle, his mother Patricia, siblings and their families: Kathy and Dave, their children Brandon, Makayla, Alek and Kaleb; Jim and Karla, their children Marissa, James, Jacob and Michael; Pete and Candace, their children Luke and Maddy; Rob and Shelly, their son Connor; Missy and Brad, their children Tyson, Braden and Ryan; Terri and Nic, and their children Sadie, Nate, Ali and Patrick; as well as numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to “Wake Up & Lace Up,” in care of Cindy Reid (Address: 119 Balsam Drive, Miles City, MT 59301; Phone (406-234-3532) or to a charity of one’s choice. The family asks that all of Dan’s current and former players please wear their jerseys and for everyone else to please follow Dan’s lead and dress casual with Cowboy athletics gear.


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Burial Date: September 16, 2015

Funeral Mass; Wednesday: Sacred Heart School Gymnasium, Miles City, MT