Vinton L. Stanfield, Jr.
In loving memory, 16 December 1943 – 9 October 2026
Vinton L. Stanfield, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud U.S. Army veteran passed away peacefully on 9 October 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Idaho, Vinton began his military service in the Idaho Army National Guard while still in high school. He went on to serve a distinguished career in the United States Army earning the coveted Green Beret and serving in Special Forces, Military Intelligence, and numerous assignments throughout the world. He retired honorably in 1982.
Vinton shared remarkable life of love and adventure with his beloved wife, Michele, whom he met while they were both serving in the Army at Ft. McPherson, Georgia. Together, they raised four children and traveled extensively, living throughout the United States and abroad. Following his military retirement, he pursued a second career, earned his Merchant Marine Officer license, and spent nearly a decade sailing with his family.
A man of deep Catholic faith, Vinton devoted much of his life serving others with his church, veterans’ organizations, and the American Red Cross. He was a gifted craftsman, and adventurous spirit, and a man whose generosity, humor, and love of family touched countless lives. Throughout his life, he and his family were the proud humans of fourteen amazing Airedale Terriers.
Above all, Vinton treasured time spent with those he loved. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Michele; their four children, Michele Shaver, Vinton Stanfield III, Victoria Panther and Rachele Powell; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-children; his beloved sister, Barbara Miller; loving brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Vinton’s extraordinary legacy of faith, patriotism, service, and love will live on through the generations of his family and all who were blessed to know him.
May he rest in eternal peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.