Sheila Stanton
Requiescat in Pace
March 24, 1963 - August 31, 2025
Remembering a life well-lived
The St. John's family is mourning the sudden death of much-loved member who lost her life in a tragic car accident. We gather here to honor and remember the life of Sheila Stanton, a beloved member of our community who touched the hearts of all who knew her. Sheila's memory will live on in the countless lives she influenced with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering spirit.
Vigil of Lament and Comfort for a Grieving Community
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thank you for joining us for this dedicated time and space for community members to gather and collectively acknowledge the sudden and tragic passing of Sheila Stanton. The vigil provided an opportunity for the community to come together and mourn collectively, supporting one another, and remembering that we are not alone in our grief.
Following the vigil, we participated in a guided discussion facilitated by Greg Malone, a licensed therapist and minister with 30 years’ experience helping communities and congregations process traumatic loss. This time of conversation offered each of us the chance to express our pain and grief in ways that could be heard, witnessed, and received by the gathered community in helpful and healing ways.
Our hope is that we can move forward in a way that allows us to honor and celebrate Sheila’s life more fully during the upcoming service on Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m.
Please continue to keep Sheila’s family and all those mourning her in your thoughts and prayers.
Please share your memories, thoughts, and tributes for Sheila in the comments below.
Your words of comfort and remembrance will provide solace to her family and friends during this difficult time.
The pain I feel is immense, but find comfort in knowing that my sister is resting in the arms of the Savior. She always nurtured looked out for me. Our entire childhood is filled with fond memories! We always dressed alike and loved to answer for each other when our parents would call our names. I tagged along after her and got on her nerves when she became older, but she always allowed special time for me when all of her friends left. She was an amazing big sister who would eat my vegetables for me as long as I gave her my koolaide. I remember the day she left after graduating high school. I knew my life would forever be changed! I missed her but quickly learned that she would stay in touch and that having a big sister across the country would be a blessing! We could travel to visit each other!
Rest my dear sister! Your journey is complete. I’ll see you again. I love you, eternity!
Sheila my dear sister... Such an amazing and wonderful soul, always there for people, always so full of enthusiasm and community. You will be SO very missed. Truly irreplacable. Your life will be remembered by everyone you touched.