“My earliest memory of the Stanton family is sitting between my parents at Holy Ghost church listening in awe at the choir which Eileen was...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Ann Dunphy Becker - TX

“Eileen was our neighbor since we moved into our home. There were so many times that we helped eachother and visited. She moved away and we never had...Read More » ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Anthony, Bonnie & Santiago Sanchez - NM

“To my very old and dear friends, I am so very sorry about the passing of your Mother. It's hard to imagine not having her in our world. She...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Robin Burkin - Oxford, CT

“Eileen introduced me to Southwest Writers 30 years ago. Over those years, I watched Eileen encourage budding writers with inexhaustible enthusiasm....Read More » ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Robert Spiegel - Albuquerque, NM

“I was saddened to read that Mrs. Stanton had passed away. Her personality and charm will always be remembered through her children, grandchildren,...Read More » ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Chris Kempter - Albuquerque, NM

“This is to inform you that the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd have received a donation from Joe and Barbara Oser, 7617 Spring NE, 87110, In...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Good Shepherd Center Albuquerque

“What a sad moment that the world has lost one of its treasures..Mrs. Stanton was always so kind and thoughtful. I lived across from the Stanton's...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Mike Orman - Dallas, TX

“My husband Dean and I bought our first home in Abuquerque, NM in 1973 on Arizona, SE, right next door to the Stantons. We were in our early 20's and...Read More » ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Andrea Olson - Albuquerque, NM

“I met Eileen in the 1980s, when my writing career was just starting. She taught me the basics of being a professional magazine writer, introduced me...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Carin Smith - Peshastin, WA

“Our deepest sympathy to all family, friends and students who knew and loved Eileen Stanton from those at Tucson's Society of Southwestern Authors who...Read More » ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Penny Porter - Tucson, AZ

“Eileen was my closest friend for over 40 years, and my husband and I considered the Stanton clan our extended family. We spent holidays together,...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: Lois Duncan Arquette - Sarasota, FL

“I have known Eileen since the early RWA days. I stand in admiration and awe of this incredibly loving and gifted human. I vividly remember Eileen...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Parris Afton Bonds - friend

“I had the pleasure of serving as the official emcee for the Southwest Writers conferences in the late 1990s, and through that association had the...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Bruce A. Mann - Albuquerque, NM

“I remember so many picture memories of Eileen and Don. The early days of SWW when she rushed out in the parking lot of the church after a meeting ...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Thomas Kappel - Tempe, AZ

“So sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. We were colleagues in the old Journalsim Department. Like all adjunct teachers, she was underpaid and...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Fred Bales - Former colleague

“My parents became friends with Eileen and Don almost 50 years ago when our families lived across the street from each other after we all had just...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: John Orman - Hillsboro, OR

“Eileen was an early mentor when I started as a writer, a "coworker" on various SWW events when we both served the organization, and finally a dear...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: David J Corwell - Albuquerque, NM

“The first writing class I took at UNM 30 years ago was taught by Eileen. She also introduced me to SWW. She was quite a gal and will be greatly...Read More » ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Lois Cutts Sullivan - Albuquerque, NM

“I knew Eileen for many years and had pleasant conversations whenever we met at SWW meetings or elsewhere. We became widows about the same time --...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Lola R. Eagle - Albuquerque, NM

“When I was editor of the Albuquerque News, Eileen got twice as many bylines as any other writer. She was my favorite stringer, and was always...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Gregory Lay - Albuquerque, NM

“Eileen has been a dear friend and confidante for more than 40 years. Of course I will miss her, but I have a treasured memory of her beautiful...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: Paaula Paul - Albuquerque, NM

“Your mother's greatest achievement was the loving, faithful family she left behind. Hold tight to each other as you are all in our prayers. ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Jenna and Maggie Johnson - TX

“Eileen was such a vital and enthusiastic person and she will be greatly missed. I learned so much from her--mostly about writing, but also about...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Judy Villella - Albuquerque, NM

“Bertrand Russell says that intelligence and compassion are the qualities that make a human being. Your mother had those aplenty. You can be immensely...Read More » ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: John Bush - Parkersburg, WV

“Her smile, infectious laugh, and love of conversation are things I'll always remember about Aunt Eileen. Eileen was a dreamer and a doer. She...Read More » ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: jim wharton - Parkersburg, WV

“Ann, Tom, Mike, Jack, Peggy and Mark, While I wish I was there with you to celebrate your Mom and know I will be with you in spirit. Your Mom and...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Marisa - Cedar Falls, IA - Friend

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Joel Chavez - Albuquerque, NM