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Francis Staggs Obituary

Fran was born July 26, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas, to Joseph Avery and Addie Staggs and went to be with the Lord March 23rd, 2011. He married Gladys Engelke August 20th, 1942 in Topeka, Kansas. He worked for Boeing in Wichita before moving to Colorado Springs in 1945. They were founders of Staggs Lumber & Planing Mill, later known as FH Staggs Lumber, Inc., and were also active members at First United Methodist Church. He and his family enjoyed spending time at their cabin (which he built) in Crystal Park; and Fran's other hobbies included fishing, hunting, square dancing, reading and adopting neglected animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and five siblings, and is survived by his daughter, Gail Morgan (husband, Dennis Morgan), two grandchildren, Heather Steiger (husband, Phillip Steiger) and Britt Morgan (wife, Heather Morgan), and three great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Brennen and Joshua. The service will be held at Living Hope Church on Tuesday, March 29th, at 11:00am and the public is invited. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Living Hope Church, 640 Manitou Blvd. C/S, CO 80904.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 27, 2011.

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tony tyler

April 5, 2011

A really nice gift Fran and his wife left to the community was the carriage stop. this place is an old dance hall on the westside of colorado springs. the place is a very happy place and brings the community together. i really personally appreciate Fran was able to build this and give to the community. it has truly changed my outlook on life and i truly appreciate it ... thankyou so much fran and family.

Susie Gallivan

March 29, 2011

Gail & Family
I am sorry to hear of Fran passing. He was a dear friend of George Gallivan. The both of them must be talking about the old times up in Crytsal Park by now .The good old days and the memories we shared in Crystal Park. Also and the talking to Fran on the phone and visitings with Fran in person. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you all.

Sean O'Meallie

March 29, 2011

What a remarkable resource and friend Fran was to me over the 25+ years I traded with him. Some of that wood he sold me coupled with the knowledge he shared is now in museum collections around the country. I'd often take UCCS sculpture students to tour his marvelous lumber and millwork operation. And then just three weeks ago, he and I were still swapping ideas. Fran was a living marvel and I'll miss him greatly. Kind thoughts to his family.

Rebekah Nix

March 29, 2011

I'm sorry I couldn't attend the service today. Mr. Staggs was a dear friend to my family and part of so many wonderful memories of the 'good old days' we shared in Crystal Park. I will continue to remember him every time I drive past y'all's cabin!

CLINT& SHIRLEY WALLLER

March 27, 2011

A GENEROUS AND LOVING FRIEND. WE LEARNED MUCH FROM YOU.

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