James Charles Stanchfield
August 12, 1968 - March 20, 2019
Our son, brother, father, and friend passed away in Summit County, Utah. Jim had a huge heart and was loved by many. He grew up the second child of a large and rambunctious family in what is now, the City of Holladay, and attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School. Jim had a love of music that he passed on to his siblings and friends as well as a vital and competitive side. He was athletic, playing football and wrestling through his years at Judge Memorial Catholic High School. After high school he went to Carroll College in Helena Montana for one year, and then returned to Utah to attend and graduate from Weber State University with a degree in mathematics. Jim was wicked smart and had an even wickeder sense of humor. Both of which will be greatly missed.
During his time at Weber State he met his former wife and dear friend, Ramie Crawford. Ramie and Jim married in August 1991. After graduation, Jim and Ramie moved from Ogden to Salt Lake where he worked in the banking industry for many years. In May 1997, Jim and Ramie had their only child, Caitlin. Caitlin was Jim’s greatest joy and the times he spent with her, particularly camping in the San Rafael Swell, were among his happiest. Jim loved the outdoors and the mountains. He spent many hours throughout his life hiking, climbing, camping, and off-roading. Another passion was watching the Green Bay Packers. We will certainly cherish Jim’s texts that came in during Packer games either cheering them on or expressing extreme and hilarious disappointment. Jim also loved all the pets that came and went during his life and spent his last few years taking loving care of his adopted, special needs cat, Guinness.
Jim is preceded in death by his big brother, Joe Stanchfield and his grandparents, Alice and Lester Schmitt, Charles Stanchfield, and Irene and Ken Way. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Caitlin, his parents, Margaret (Peg) and John Stanchfield, his brothers Paul (wife Jen) and Josh, and his sister Jennie (husband Jason), and former wife, Ramie Crawford.
Jim was funny, smart, compassionate, and loving. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. Our hearts are opened not broken by the imprint Jim left in each of our lives.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1385 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. Join the family in a luncheon following Mass. Jim will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Paws for Life Utah, PO Box 70, Heber City Utah 84032 or http://pflu.org/donate/
In Loving Memory
My heartfelt symapthy to each of you Please take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father will soon put an end to all the woes of the earth. He has an appointed time in which by means of his Kingdom (Matthew 6:9,10) he will wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes and remove all the things that causes death forever. Revelation 21:3-5 John 5:28,29
Stanchfields, I am so incredibly sorry to hear that Jim passed away. He was always so fun, sweet and kind. I'll always remember him as my first ever boyfriend in 5th grade and the competitive races we'd have to finish math problems on the board in Sister Mary's class. We had lots of wonderful memories together at St. Vincents and Judge. When Mark passed away, Jim was so sweet to come and give me his support at his funeral. That meant the world to me and to my family. Your family has always been a close-knit, special group. I'm sending you all big hugs from afar. Wish I was closer so I could come give them in person. Maria Schneckloth Taylor
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers
I have added some pictures from our days as Resident Advisors a Weber State. They remind me of dear Jim and all the great times we had. He was an authentic friend and leader. My sincere condolences to his daughter and family. May he rest in peace.
Peg and John, we were so sorry to receive your email and read of Jim’s passing. We will think of you in the coming days and have sympathy for your loss. David and Pamela Greenwood
Doc and Peg: Respects from me and my family.
To Jim's Loved Ones: My company, The Leavitt Group, was one of Jim's banking clients, and I thought he was an awesome guy! He was brilliant for sure, but more than that, he was kind. He helped me though a difficult transition period, and he did a great job for us and for the bank. He was a wrestler? I wish we could have talked to him about this. I am very sorry he's gone. I will miss him and remember him.
Jim was my mentor at Zions Bank and I count myself lucky to have had his influence in my life. He was always a joy at work and he will be missed by many.
I am another Zions colleague. Jim was a consummate professional and pleasure to work with. He is missed.
To Jim's Loved Ones: I was very saddened to learn of Jim's passing and my sincere condolences go out to his family and close friends. I was a classmate of Jim's at St. Vincent's through the 8th grade and remember fondly his smile and beaming personality. Although I haven't been in touch with Jim for years, it sounds as if he lived a wonderful life and touched many during his journey. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stanchfield family during this difficult period. God Bless.
In Loving Memory
