Cherie Vadnais Stanton, age 87, of Johnson , Kansas died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton , Kansas . She was born March 25, 1924 in Silver Bow, County, Montana the daughter of William and Gladys (Boller) Skelton.

Cherie, a homemaker, graduated from high school in Butte , Montana . Before moving to Stanton County October 15, 1979 she lived in New Mexico where she enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the sheriff’s posse. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, camping, and being outdoors. She married Robert Richardson in 1952 in Los Alamos , New Mexico . They later divorced. In March 1979 she married Elliott Stanton in Ft. Collins , Colorado .

Survivors include one son, Peter Richardson and wife Jane of Garden City, Kansas; step-son, Mark Stanton of Ft. Collins, Colorado; step-daughter, Diane Williamson and husband Dan of Modesto, California; one grandson, Travis Richardson of Salina, Kansas; two step-grandsons, Brian Pomeroy of Modesto, California, and Todd Stanton; one step great-granddaughter, Elisia Pomeroy of Modesto, California, and sister-in-law, Donna Stanton of Johnson, Kansas.

She was preceded in death be her parents, husband Elliott, and one sister.

A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson , Kansas . A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Pioneer Manor in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715 , Johnson , Kansas 67855 .