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Stanton -- Arthur P. Stanton, a resident of Socorro, NM died on Saturday, April 27, 2002. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 9, 1912 to Antonio Stanton and Mercedes Chavez of pioneer New Mexico families. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1932 and from the University of New Mexico in 1937 with a B.S. in mathematics. He served in the South Pacific (Mariana and Gilberts campaigns) until the end of WWII. In 1945, he married Jean Thompson. Following military service, he became the Albuquerque Assistant City Manager. In 1947, he joined New Mexico Tech as Registrar and Personnel Manager, instituting Tech's Honors Work-Study program in 1952. After retiring from Tech, he joined the University of New Mexico and developed the New Mexico State Student Loan Program. memberships include Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, the Albuquerque 20/30 Club, Socorro Presbyterian Church and Socorro Rotary Club. He served as president of the rotary club, was a Paul Harris Fellow and District Governor Representative. His hobbies included home improvement, golf and fishing. Art is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Melba Bailey; and brothers, Benjamin and Walter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean; sister, Mercedes Garoffolo; daughter, Ann Stanton and husband, David Connor of Montpelier, VT; son, Thomas Stanton and wife, Mary of Polvadera, NM; four grandchildren, Christopher and Benjamin Stanton, Jesse Snipper and Nora Connor; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial Services to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Socorro with Rev. Phil Preston officiating. Private family interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
        Published on: Thu May 09, 2002