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Brian "Eddie" Staggs

Brian Staggs Obituary

Staggs, Brian "Eddie"
20, of Queen Creek, AZ passed away Oct 18, 2009. Eddie will be greatly missed by his mother Janet, father Brian, sister Kayla and niece Claire, grandparents Grover and Alice Dyer, KC Staggs, Wayne and Barbara Kinman as well as an extended family and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct 23 at 2:00 PM at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, and on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the First Southern Baptist Church in Springerville, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family requests your donations be sent to the Lance Armstrong Foundation at Livestrong.org.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Staggs

23 Entries

Bob Burke

November 21, 2009

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Eddie very long, but as soon as we met we hit it off, because we are both smart alecks. He always brought a smile to anyones face that he came in contact with. I know that when he went to be with Jesus it was devastating to Sandie and the rest of the family. He fulfilled God's plan for his time here. We will all join him with Jesus when we fulfill the plan God has for us. We will miss you dearly Eddie.

Dan Rowell

November 20, 2009

Eddie was my nephew, it's hard to put into words the good thoughts I have of Eddie. They began when he was just a baby and then those last visits in the hospital; one thing that always amazed me was his sense of humor. He could laugh at anything including himself. It was always evident that he loved life and he was as about as tough a person as anyone I've known. His life was filled with pain but you would never know that to meet him. His spark, his laugh, his smile, and his just saying "Hi Uncle Dan" will be missed very much.
Uncle Dan

Janet Staggs

November 18, 2009

Eddie always brightened my day with his contagious smile and quick wit. A day never passed that he did not tell me he loved me and if we were together this was followed up with a kiss on the cheek. Slumber parties in the livingroom on Friday nights, Disneyland, Seaworld, the Phoenix Zoo with Eddie in a wheelchair due to a broken leg, Diamondback and Mercury games were a few of the many special times we spent together as a family.
Eddie's life was filled with hospital and doctors visits. He always accepted this without a fuss and once told Kayla and I that pain was only temporary. His pain is relieved now and he will forever be at peace. While my heart is broken, I know that he is in a better place and I will see him again someday. Rest in Peace my dear boy. I love you, Mom

Summer on the lake in California.

Brian Staggs

November 14, 2009

I miss you Ed. I so enjoyed this last summer together, I wish it never ended. We grew close and had many good conversations over the few months we had together. Our 2008 trip to Dodgers Stadium was the best! The 2008 trip to the lake in Califirnia when I blew my knee out, camping, horseback riding, people watching at the park through the binoculars, all the best of times I will never forget. I was glad to see you becoming a man. You had drive and dedicaation, love and hope, sincerity and conviction, and you had a heart that showed through in everything you said and did in your life. We had you many more years than we expected, the doctors told us you wouldn't live to see three years old. Reaching 20 proves you had a desire and a purpose. I know you are in no more pain, and for that I am thankful. I will miss you horribly and I think of you every day. Take good care of Michon for me, I know he'll like having you to care for him. Fly free my little man. I love you!

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November 11, 2009

I got to know Eddie over the last year or so of his time here on earth and im very thankful for that. He was such a great friend and i miss him everyday. Clair just know you have the best guardian angel anyone could ask for.

Matthew"JackBaca" Mercado

November 7, 2009

Eddie I met him we both lived on royal oak way,
shy at first but then he had something funny to say,
funny guy,beautiful soul, we joked all the time,
in class ,in the halls,at lunch in the line,
he was dependable for a cheer up anytime that i needed one,
whether it was a serious conversation or if i just needed fun,
I was blessed to know you Eddie you had such a positive influence,
because u always kept me positive when id get into it,
Ill miss you man i wish you were still here,
but for now we will all just have to keep your spirit near,
this is toast to your remembrance,
the memories we"ll cherish,
til the day we meet again ,
from a true friend I hope that u can hear this

Jayme Dyer-Webster

November 5, 2009

Eddie (or ed-weird, as we used to call him when we were teasing)and Kayla were like my little brother and sister when we were growing up. Yes, he was an ornery little thing as a child (and he drove us all crazy!) but he grew up into one of the kindest, most caring people you will ever meet. I'm very thankful for the time I did get to spend with him and wish that it could have been more.

Don't worry Ed, I'll try to be best cousin for Claire now, although hopefully she won't need me to scratch her butt!

Love you.

Kayla, "sissy"

October 31, 2009

Eddie was the best brother one could have ever hoped for. As kids we didn't always get along, he was sick, so therefore, he got away with murder (almost). When I moved away from Springerville to live with my mom, he stayed with my grandparents, and I was devastated. However, he was soon to follow, and you can ask anyone, I was so thrilled. We shared so many memories together as High School students, times I could never forget...singing at the top of our lungs in our car to the Disney Classics, dancing and performing with our Show Choir in California, late night runs to Florence for burritos from Nico's when mom wasn't home (sorry mom), and laughing til we were sick at anything and everything. After my daughter Claire was born, Eddie had a new purpose for life. He loved her more than anything in the world, I think even more than the Diamondbacks. He would call everyday and ask "Hows MY baby?" He made a sweatband into a bracelet with a picture of her on it, so that he always had her with him. He is the best person I ever knew and he will be deeply missed. I love him more and more everyday, he is my hero. LIVESTRONG

Betsy Cisson

October 31, 2009

During the past 6 years I have shared my life with Janet and so with Eddie. It would be impossible for me to find one definitive story about Eddie that reflects our relationship because we did share a life...we took a pottery class together and shared friends there, we planned and pulled off a surprise birthday celebration for Janet (not an easy task and one we were so proud of), we put together many puzzles, played games, cooked together, tried to outdo one another on April 1st, and shared holidays and family gatherings. Eddie tried to teach me about baseball and I tried to talk with him about being in love and about living a life of value despite limitations, but in the end all that matters is that I know Eddie loves me and I love him, always.

Jt Easley

October 28, 2009

I never got to spend much time with Eddie, but I did finally get to hang out with him for about a week last year when I visited Arizona, since I stayed with him at Janet's. We detested each others' taste in music and we rooted for different teams in college football, but we had fun. The last time I got to talk to Eddie, we watched the LSU-GA game together, swapping taunts through text messaging. Eddie was a great guy, no doubt about it, and what really matters is that he may have had a bad muscle in his chest, but there was never anything wrong with his heart. I'll miss him.

Jacque Easley

October 28, 2009

Eddie was a wonderful nephew. A bright smile was often on his lips. A prank was usually on his mind and a kindness for others was always in his heart. I did not get to see him as much as I would have liked after we moved, but he visited us several times with his mother and his grandparents. He was a formidable spirit-one that did not go easily-he fought a hard long fight and he will be missed greatly by those of us who knew and loved him.

Harlee Dyer

October 27, 2009

i didn't really know eddie. but i know that he was kind. and a friend to everyone. we will all miss him greatly.

Roger Mortensen

October 27, 2009

Eddie was a good person with lots of energy and a loaded sense of humor. Eddie and i weren't always the best of friends but we were ok friends. I remember when eddie and i and the rest of the fortes from Florence high went to california for a choir competition and everybody was so excited after we performed and everyone knew we had gotten gold just by our performance and we did we got gold. Eddie will be very missed by everyone who knew him and my condolences go out to his family and just remember eddie is better now and watching over each and everyone of us. GOD BLESS YOU EDDIE WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.

Angie Eaton

October 27, 2009

I dont know where to begin.Eddie was such a great person and I loved him very much even though i didnt see him many times the times that I did were a pleasure.When he and his grandparents ( my aunt and uncle ) would come to georgia they would come to my house to visit.Eddie was always wanting to come visit my son josh who has a brain injury. When some folks were selling tickets to buy josh a new wheelchair, Eddie called his grandparents asking if he could help.Even with his own health problems he wanted to help Josh. I love you Janet and you were blessed with a wonderful son. grover and alice I love you both very much. May God bless you all and help ease the pain till you see Eddie again in Heaven.

Amy Dyer-McCall

October 27, 2009

I didn't know eddie very well i met him in GA when he came with grover and alice. What i do know about Eddie is that he was very kind hearted, loved very much by his family, and he will be greatly missed. Eddie was a special person and i am glad i had the chance to meet him.

Cyndy DeLeon

October 26, 2009

Eddie was an amazing cousin. I will never forget the times he played with Gavin, Lily, and Bradley, and how much fun they had with him. He drove me crazy most of the time, but I will miss him a lot. I can't count how many times I told on him to Grandma Alice, I can't count how many times he didn't get in trouble, and I definately can't count how many times a day I think of him. I love you Aunt Janet, I'm only a few short miles away and I hope you know if you need anything you can always call me.

October 26, 2009

I could never find words to tell how deeply I love my Eddie Boy - I always called him that. He was like a son to me and I am so honored to be his Aunt Sandie. I have so many memories of Ed over the 20 years we were blessed with his presence but I have one that I remember well. We were in Georgia and we were driving to visit my cousin Angie and her son Josh. We passed the Wahoo River and he started yelling "Wahoo" "Wahoo", then we passed the Wahoo Baptist Church and he started an entire commentary on life at Wahoo Baptist Church(its okay, he was a Baptist)! We laughed all the way to Angie's. He was so very happy for a young man with so many hurts - just another reason that he was such an amazing life! We will miss you being present Eddie but we will hold you near to us and we will see again on the other side - look for me, I'll be there.

Aunt Sandie

Jarred Hudgins

October 26, 2009

Eddie, I am sorry that we never talked as much as we should have. I do remember when you came down to Georgia and we ate at Ryan's, the lady handing out the food called me, you and my brother "little ones", even though we were all in high school. However, in my heart you are far from little, and I can't wait to see you again. Next time we meet, it will be in a far better place. Adios, my friend, from one "little one", to another.

Sherry Dyer Allison

October 26, 2009

I first met Eddie when he was about 9 years old and visiting with all his family in GA. The last time Eddie was here with his grandparents,my Uncle Grover and Aunt Alice, he spent some time at my house with my boys who are the same age. We had a great time telling "Chuck Norris" jokes!! We all went out for pizza and Eddie insisted that he pay for his. Of course I refused. Later after he left, he texted me and told me he left 10 bucks on my kitchen counter. He and I texted back and forth several times, he was on his way back to Arizona. Eddie didn't know I didn't have free text, so I had quite a phone bill!!! We joked back and forth on text and his last text to me was "I love you Cousin Sherry". I will never forget him and I will miss him so much. I LOVE YOU COUSIN EDDIE. And I WILL see you again!!!!

Jake Carrasco

October 25, 2009

Where do I begin. I only knew Eddie from school and the times that we hung out. Even after I moved I would look forward to seeing him when I came down to visit. I didn't know Eddie as well as most of you guys but I knew him well enough to call him my friend. I miss him dearly and wish I could have had one last "hang out" session with the man. As cliche as it sounds, he is in a better place and I'm sure he's laughing right now as I write this just thinking about the fun we had together. We will meet again, next time indefinitely.

Sandy & Donna

October 23, 2009

Janet,
Our thought and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your memories of your beloved son bring you peace.

Nancy Marrs

October 22, 2009

Eddie was a very special person.
I am honored to have been able to know him and love him.
He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.

"Death is not the end it is just blowing out the candle because the dawn has come."

Kelly Mallory

October 22, 2009

Janet, Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Eddie, I know he is your pride and joy. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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