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Herbert Henry Staggs, a long term resident of Auburn California, passed away with dignity, on Sunday August 26, 2018, in Modesto, California, after a valiant battle with a prolonged illness.
Herb was born in Rector, Arkansas on December 16, 1929. At the age of 19 he joined the US Army and did two tours of duty. After his return he was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, where he met and married his beloved wife, Connie. The couple relocated to California where he became employed with the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1954, and he eventually retired in 1995.
Herbert's passion for sports was apparent to all who knew him. His many accomplishments included founding the local Modesto Athletic Boxing Club, taking it to the international level and winning the Jay Paytee Award for 1973. Herb was also the Golden Gloves boxing coach for the San Francisco and Las Vegas teams and the international coach for the U.S. team. Herbert's many and varied interests also included baseball, golf, boating, water skiing, training and showing gaited horses and most importantly spending time with his beloved family. Herb made a "lasting" impression on everyone he ever encountered. "He never met a stranger".
Herb was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie, his youngest son Curtis and granddaughter Stefanie. He is survived by his brother James, daughter Vada (David Moon) son John (Maria) and his daughter Donna, fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren with his youngest great grandson due in October. "Always his faithful servant... he is in the hands of our Lord".
Viewing: Sept 6 @ Lassila's Funeral Chapel 551 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, Calif., 4-8pm. Rosary @6:30 pm.
Funeral: Sept 7 @ St Joseph's Catholic Church 1162 Lincoln Wy, Auburn, Calif., 11:00 am.
Reception following burial at Lassila's Funeral Chapel.
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences, May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
September 11, 2018
I still can't believe I'll never hear your voice again. Thank you, Uncle Herb, for always being there for me. I will live my life to honor you. Give my mama a kiss for me. All my love, Rhonda
Rhonda Levell
September 10, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
September 8, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We were friends for many years and on the Auburn Lakes Trail Patrol together.
Our prayers are with you all.
Gery & Christel Denzler
September 7, 2018
Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
September 6, 2018
our deep condolences to John, Vada and all of the Staggs family.
Frank & Lorna Van Name
September 5, 2018
Vada and John
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Debi Streeter Brown
September 5, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
RK
September 2, 2018
Herb was a very special man. I meet him in 1973 while dating my husband. He was an important influence to him. I loved hearing all his stories he shared. He always made you feel special and loved. I will always think of him with love and respect. I will miss him and his smile when you walked into the room. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I love you all. Dena Pimentel
September 2, 2018
I am a retired railroad Switchman and member of the National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees (AARP for railroaders). Most retired railroad union employees have a death benefit from MetLife for $2000. Contact Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at 1- 800-310-7770 to claim the $2000 railroad employee death benefit. You will need a death certificate and SSAN. MetLife will verify who the beneficiary is and send a claim form.
Bruce Holder
Coworker
September 1, 2018
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