Charles Earl Staker

Earl Staker, 90, passed away August 6, 2004 at his home.

He was born May 25, 1914 in Ogden, the son of Charles Emery and Ellen Patterson Staker. He was a graduate of Weber High School where he enjoyed participating in music and sports.

On December 9, 1935 he married Ellen Viola Bowns in the Salt Lake Temple. Earl and Viola worked hand-in-hand with their children by their side raising crops and family. They were married for 50 years. She preceded him in death on May 24, 1986.

We were happy when on November 18, 1989 he married Wanda Corbett Buttars, they have enjoyed 15 happy years together.

In his early years he worked for the railroad, Pierce's Packing Company and Utah Poultry Producers. Father enjoyed farming, producing tomatoes, potatoes, sugar beets, hay, grain, poultry and beef. He enjoyed music, singing, playing the guitar and harmonica. For the past 15 years he has been a member of The Men of Song.

Dad was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions including Bishop, a member of the Stake Presidency, Stake High Council and Temple worker.

He loved his family and is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter; Val (Linda) Staker currently serving in the Martin Cove Mission, Max (Connie) Staker, Taylor, UT, Sharon (Lynn) Muirbrook, North Ogden, UT, Don (Dee Ann) Staker, Taylor, UT; two stepchildren, Brent (Lynn) Buttars, Irvine, CA and Lynda Chapman, San Jose, CA. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, including Elder Doug Staker serving in the Ventura, CA Spanish speaking mission and Cody Muirbrook, Taiwan, Taichung mission, 46 great grandchildren and his sister, Florence S. Child, North Ogden.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
August 10, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceTaylor Ward Meeting House
2200 South 4300 West
Taylor, UT
August 11, 2004
11:00 AM
CemeteryWest Weber Cemetery
4592 West 950 North
West Weber, UT 84404
August 11, 2004