James Roy Stanfield

James Stanfield Obituary

James Roy Stanfield Bellevue James Roy Stanfield, 71, of Bellevue, MI, died Monday, November 8, 2010 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born June 01, 1939 in Battle Creek, MI the son of James Milton and Grace Ellen (Kelso) Stanfield. He was a 1957 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and then attended Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. James was employed by Oliver Electrical Mfg. for 3 years before being employed at Equitable Life Insurance Company. He transferred to California with Equitable in 1969 and retired in 1995. The past few years he served as a substitute teacher around the Battle Creek area. James is survived by wife of 49 years: Anne Frances (Simons) Stanfield of Bellevue, MI; daughter: Kristin and Terry Ascherin of Tujunga, CA and grandsons: Ian, Trevor and Hunter Jankowski; daughter: Stacey and John Mavilia of Medford, OR and grandson: Colton Mavilia; Step-Mother: Dorothy Stanfield; Step-Sisters: Eunice Bauserman and Vivian Brown; Aunt: Josephine McDermott; and numerous relatives and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. He enjoyed music and was leader of the Jim Stanfield Quintet dance band for many years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church since 1939 and had been active in many community service organizations. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2055 E. Columbia Avenue, with Rev. Colleen Nelson officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Care Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. (269)788-9800

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Stanfield

10 Entries

Darwood Stow - class of 56

November 9, 2021

I remember Jim well from good old Central High home of the Bearcats!!

November 18, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about Jim. I went to BCHS with him and played in the Band Follies band with him. I think he was in the Stan Mains dance band at the same time I was. Been a long time ago and the memory isn't what it used to be. Very sorry for the loss of a great sax player.
Darwood Stow
Class of 56
Battle Creek Central High

Dan Bodell

November 18, 2010

Dear Ann

I'm at a loss,..your loss of Jim really
hurts,....Jim has and will always be
a very large part of my life, i will
never forget the band days, and our
very good times together, God Bless
you Jim my friend, thank you for the
good days and your friendship

Sandy Hubbell

November 16, 2010

Ann & Family:

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Jim was a very special man. Roger always enjoyed him from school and working on the class reunions. I first met Jim in the 50's and then our parents became neighbors on Beaumont Drive in the 60's and 70's.

I have many memories of knowing him. Cherish your many wonderful memories as you take the most difficult walk in life. I am in Arizona for the winter and will be unable to attend his memorial services. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Jo & Jorgen Hansen

November 14, 2010

Dear Anne,
Jorgen joins me in sending our sincere sympathy on Jim's untimely passing. He always lived his life with vigor and vitality and marched to his own drum. Those of us who have known him since childhood could not help but be inspired by his enthusiasm for life and friends and later, family.
We are saddened that you and the girls must endure this loss much too soon, but we pray that your memories of all those special times together will help you to find balance as you go beyond your grief in the months and years ahead. Truly Jim was often "Bigger than life" so he leaves footprints in our hearts which cannot be filled.

Much love to each of you!
With sympathy and deep affection,
Jorgen and Mary Jo

November 14, 2010

Jim's classmates from the Class of '57, BC Central HS, have always appreciated the fact that he cared about and kept in contact with so many of us. Jim served on the class reunion committee for years and was always the first to volunteer when something needed to be done. He will be greatly missed!

Our sincere sympathy to Anne and family!

Frida Herwarth Miles
Correspondence Secretary

November 14, 2010

My love and thanks to Jim Stanfield for being a wonderful and generous man. Juliet

Monica Simons-Gannard

November 14, 2010

I first met Jim in 1974..At that first meeting he made me feel like a part of the family..He had a smile on his face and a sense of humor that wouldn't quit and always made me laugh.. He has constantly been in my prayers.. Jim I will truly miss you .. My love and prayers are sent out to Anne,Kristin,Stacy,grandsons and the rest of the family.

Greg Ramon

November 14, 2010

It was a Pleasure and Honor to know Mr. Jim as my Children called Him. We are All sadden by His Passing.He will be missed.

Keith Haley

November 14, 2010

My condolences to Jim and His family. I enjoyed working with him while working at Bellevue Community Schools... He was a good person, always talked with me etc... He will be missed.

Keith Haley

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