John Bradley Standal

John Bradley Standal, 73, passed away on May 21, 2020, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Due to the Coronavirus the family has decided to not do a open public service and have a private family service. We would like to thank all of our friends for the prayers and support during this time. He was born Jan 30, 1947 in Fargo North Dakota to Olaf Martin Standal and Gladys Berglot Severson. He met his future wife, Karen, at the Univerity of North Dakota where he was studying Political Science. After graduation, he taught at the high school in Minot, North Dakota and summers with US Customs. John met his wife, Karen, at the University of North Dakota where he studied Political Science. Afterwards, he taught at the high school in Minot, North Dakota and worked summers with US Customs. John was a man of many talents and interests. . Karen and John have been married for 51 years. While working at the US Customs Port from Pembina, North Dakota, he also acted as Mayor of the town. He was dedicated to his job as Port Director for US Customs and Border Protection for more than 36 years. He retired January 3, 2008 as the Port Director of Eastport, Idaho. John and Karen were blessed with 4 children: Kristen Rowan of Great Falls, Montana, Katherine Croffoot of Hayden Idaho, Kelley Standal-Johns of CdA Idaho and James Standal of Portland Oregon. John loved his family and enjoyed his work His grandchildren: Johnathan Moseley 21 and Mikayla Moseley 19, Jacob Rowan 24. John was a man of many talents and interests. While working at the Pembina North Dakota Port he was also Mayor for Pembina. He was dedicated to Customs and Border Protection for more than 36 years. He retired Jan 3, 2008 as Port Director Eastport Idaho. .