James J. Scanlon 1943-2023
PINE KNOLL SHORES, N.C. — James John Scanlon, 79, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, Calif., after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
James was a kind and generous man who will be missed and remembered for dedicating his life to higher education. He humbly spent time in service to several campus communities, including those at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Southeast Missouri State University, Clarion University, Youngstown State University and Missouri Western State University, from where he retired as president emeritus.
Outside of his career, James cherished his family, was passionate about feeding those in need, and was a fervent supporter of Catholic primary and secondary education.
He is survived by his son, Blake K. Scanlon; daughter-in-law, Ellen R. Scanlon; grandson, William L. Scanlon of Los Gatos, Calif.; his sister, Patricia Steimer; his brother, Robert Scanlon (Irene); and his mother, Margaret Brady.
He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Scanlon; his beloved wife, Lauren Kristan Scanlon; and their infant son, Evan Scanlon.
The family welcomes all who wish to pay their respects, 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, San Jose, Calif., where a funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Steve Kim officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the food pantry of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, https://paybee.io/@stleo@30; or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, https://pancan.org.
Arrangements were made by Beddingfield Funeral Service, San Jose, Calif., 408-777-8100.
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