Kenneth L. Staley

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Kenneth Staley Obituary

Kenneth L. Staley 1952 ~ 2007 Here ye, Here ye. Let it be known throughout the land, on the seventh day of the first month, in the year of our Lord two thousand and eight, state of Utah, county of Summit, a 55 year old male, Kenny Staley, was released from this mortal coil to join those who have fallen before him in a higher plane of existence.Kenneth L. Staley, born in Coalville, Utah, Dec. 11, 1952 to Elmer Ray Staley and Leah Kathleen Fisher, better known as Ken or Kenny, graduated from Skyline High School in Salt Lake City. Following in his father's path as a stockman in the sheep industry, Master Herdsman, and lover of the out of doors, Kenny was a share holder in R & K Staley livestock corp, running livestock over Northern Utah, Central Utah, and Eastern Nevada until its dissolution in 1996. Always willing to help his neighbors, Kenny touched many lives. He made friends easily that stretch thousands of miles. Collecting mail in Salt Lake until 1993 and Coalville since; his sheep camp was his home. Never married, Kenny relocated to Coalville in 1993 where he found happiness in family, with Sheryl Clark and her children, taking them as his own. He strived to help where needed, to laugh when appropriate, and to love without question. Kenny, you will be missed by all that you've come in contact with. You shared your heart with so many, you left none for yourself. Surviving are Sheryl Clark; step-children: Kent Clark, Sherylyn Clark, Amberly Clark, Zory Clark, and 14 step grandchildren; Sheryl's mother, Helen Blonquist and her son, Billy. Also surviving are his brothers: Harold Hintze, DeVar Hatch, Lynn Staley; sisters: Barbara Hudson, Yvonne Thomas and Geraldine Tischner; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers, one sister, and a step-son, Kyle Clark. An open mic memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. after which a viewing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Walker Mortuary in Coalville; friends and family may call one hour prior to service. Interment, Coalville Cemetery.

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Published by Deseret News on Jan. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Staley

7 Entries

January 18, 2008

Oh, your rides across the river,
where the shallow stream runs wide,
Where the sunset beams
lay glistening on the sand from either side.

You will cross that mountain river
on the brown horse and the bay,
Watch the willows sway and shiver
and the dancing shadows play.

There's memories there to savor,
you know I'm foolish but I'm fond,
till I reach that stream before me
and see what lies beyond.

Now, the night is chilly and the stars
are very bright,
The cold wind starts a blowin
but your camp is rigged alright.

Please rest your bones till morning
and if you chance to wake,
call me in the morning
when daylight starts to break.

Rest well,

Lynn

Christina Pledger Mortensen

January 17, 2008

Well Kenny I wish we'd spent more time together but I'm thankful for the time we did spend. I will always remember you for your sense of humor, your wit, your sarcasm. You are a one of a kind person and I feel blessed to have known you! Take care up there! I will think of you often. Lot's of love.

Jack Pledger

January 17, 2008

I would like to say that Kenny and Von both enriched my childhood in many different ways. My last visit with Kenny was a special one because I hadn't seen him in about two years. We drove up Chalk Creek to the Bear River head waters and down to Kamas. He told me he enjoyed it much because he hadn't been there for twenty years. I'm thankful that we had the visit together one last time. You were an awsome friend Kenny, and taught me so much! I'll miss ya!

Tammie and Kent Clark

January 15, 2008

we will miss you so much kenny you were so awesome and loved by all of us!

kent and tammie

Dale Partna

January 15, 2008

Many great memories as a kid of my cousin Kenny at the sheep camps in the Utah mountains. I always thought of Kenny as a "true cowboy" He was always there to help the little city kids get on a horse or catch a fish. Kenny will be missed.

Hal Rolph

January 14, 2008

Kenny & I were good friends in Skyline High School and throughout my life I have always wondered how you were doing and what you were up to. I will always remember the good times that you and I had at school and away from school. I will surely miss knowing that you are no longer in this life, but in a much better place. I'll look forward to seeing you there when...? I will still think of you often! You will be missed!
Hal Jay Rolph

Grandchildren

January 14, 2008

We love you Grandpa Kenny. You will be missed.

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