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Official Obituary of

Thomas "Tom" Sterling Staniford

July 17, 1970 ~ June 13, 2024 (age 53) 53 Years Old

Thomas "Tom" Staniford Obituary

Thomas “Tom” Sterling Staniford, 53, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:07 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1970. 

Tom was a 1989 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked at Metal X, formerly G&S Metals in Wabash, Indiana. He married his wife Shirley Ross on September 9, 2012. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, and wrenching. He was extremely handy and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He adored his fur babies. Tom shared a passion with his wife when it came to rescuing animals.

Tom is survived by his wife, Shirley Ross-Staniford of Wabash, Indiana; He is preceded in death by his parents, Winfred and Joyce (Castle) Staniford.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, 1100 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana with Kenny Neeley officiating. 

Preferred memorials can be made to McDonald Funeral Homes to assist the family with funeral expenses, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Thomas “Tom” Sterling Staniford’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Services

Graveside Service
Wednesday
June 19, 2024

10:00 AM
Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash

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