Theodore R. “Ted” Stanton, age 97, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott. Ted was born on July 11, 1925, in Fort Scott, the son of Theodore and Velda (Hall) Stanton. He served in the U. S. Navy for 4 years as a gunner’s mate 2nd class during WWII. Ted married Shirley Ray Heiser on May 2, 1944, in Fort Scott. Together they raised 2 children, Stephen, and Shirlene. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2007. Ted worked for the Kansas Gas & Electric Company initially as part of the line crew and later as an office clerk, retiring after 37 years. Ted was volunteered at the Fort Scott National Historic Site and served on the canon crew. He also enjoyed classic cars and kept them in pristine condition. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.
Survivors include his 2 children, Stephen R. Stanton, and Shirlene Jackson, both of Fort Scott; 3 grandchildren, Jared Stanton, Lindsey Gulager, and Chris Keating; and 8 great grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
The was cremation per Ted’s request. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, January 13th, at U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Fort and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Ted’s family encourages friends to sign his guestbook at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Words of remembrance may also be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt