Elinor "Nora" (Jackson) Stanton
Elinor "Nora" Stanton Obituary
STANTON,
Nora Stanton passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 28, 2017. She was born Elinor Marie on June 22, 1939 to Harry and Janice Jackson in Cleveland Ohio. She grew up in Moreland Hills and graduated from Orange High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree from Carnegie College and worked as a nurse at Curtis Clinic in Chagrin Falls before starting a family. Nora married Jack Stanton on December 29, 1960 at the Federated Church and moved into the Stanton homestead on Summit Street.
Nora lived her life to the fullest. All who knew her could appreciate her passion for horses and her reputation as a trailblazer. She did not let much stop her.
Over the years, her many endeavors included charitable contributions ranging from countless animal rescues to launching numerous programs that enriched the lives of others.
Nora is survived by Jack, her husband of 56 years, children Mary ( Kevin ) Parker of Tryon NC, Martha (James) Evans of Waynesville, OH, Margo (Don) Schneider of Newbury, Mark Joseph ( Jackie ) of Mentor, Matthew of Los Angeles, CA, Maria of Chagrin Falls, and Dawn (David) of Chagrin Falls, brother Michael of India and grandchildren Kailey, Daniel Owen, Elizabeth, Katie, William, Torren, Elena, Taylor, Zoe, Andrew, Tieghan, Tatum, and great granddaughter AJ, as well as her beloved horses Shoshoni and Joshua.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Geauga Park District, or any horse (animal) charity of choice. A private ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery in Chagrin Falls will take place at a later date.
A Celebration of Life for all friends and family at the Westwoods Nature Center on Saturday, November 18th from 9:30am to 12:30pm. 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH 44072. Please wear jeans as that’s what Nora would want, no formal attire please. Come celebrate her life. Arrangements by Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home Chagrin Falls, Ohio. www.stroudlawrence.com
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