Janet Staples

Janet Staples, 67

Janet (Jan) Kay Staples 67 of Moses Lake Washington passed away due to a stroke on November 19th 2025 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane WA surrounded by family and friends.

Janet was born in Devil's Lake ND. Growing up, Jan was involved in sports, track and music. She participated in many church activities for youth and was confirmed at United Lutheran in Brocket ND.

Jan also helped on the farm doing field work, driving trucks, mowing grass, and tending to the chickens.

Jan was proud of saying "I am 100% Finnish" She definitely had SISU which is a Finnish word for "strength and courage "

Jan graduated from Valley City State University in ND with a double major in music and education. She was married to Mike Kuklok and had 4 children together. They moved and lived in several different locations including England during Mike's work with the government.

Janet later met and married Scott Staples in Idaho Falls, Idaho but lived out her final years in Moses Lake WA. For the past 10 years she was an active, serving member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was an active member of both The Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks where she just received the Elk of the year award. She also belonged to the local American Legion and senior center. She participated in the local Parkinsons group. She loved bowling, playing darts and other games with friends. Janet loved music and playing the piano and was a member of the Bell Choir.

Even though Janet lived with advanced Parkinsons and Arthritis for over 12 years, she never used that as an excuse for not living and loving life to its fullest as witnessed by her numerous friends and family members.

She is survived by her Husband Scott Staples of Moses Lake WA. Children: Jennifer Kuklok, Nicholas Kuklok, Rebecca Kuklok, Daniel & Samantha Kuklok & grandson Weston and stepchildren Angela Curbo and Kayla Wilcox. Siblings Susan Foster, Joyce Carter and Kevin Erickson.

Janet was proceeded in death by her parents Reino and Ruth Erickson. Siblings: Barbara, Raymond, James, Nancy, Peggy and Keith.

Memorial services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran church, 1020 A street in moses Lake WA on December 13 at 11 AM. There will also be a celebration of life to follow at the Moses Lake Eagles Lodge that same day at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the The Parkinson's Foundation in her honor. She was an active contributor.

Janet's remains will be buried at a later date in the Erickson Family plot in the Finnish Cemetery near her hometown of Brocket, ND.