Obituary

Steven Grant Staves died on Sunday August 26, 2012 at age 60 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and met his wife Diane at Rutgers University when he was just 19. He had a long successful career in management, working at Vicks, Proctor and Gamble, Kodak and finally as President of the Duracell Battery Company. Since retiring, he has regularly guest lectured a various universities, traveled extensively and fulfilled his ambition to compete in the World Series of Poker. He was a devoted husband and the best of fathers. He was a kind and gentle man who showed us his love in a million little ways each and every day.
He is survived by Diane Staves, his well -loved wife of 37 years, his wonderful son Matthew, his cherished daughters Jenny and Kelly and his new son-in-law Rishi. He leaves behind his dear mother Marion and his younger brother Dale, along with his much loved brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by many.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday August 30th at Moles Farewell Tributes in Bellingham, with visitation beginning at 1pm and a Celebration of Life at 2pm. For those who wish to send flowers, we ask instead that a donation be made in his name to The International Myeloma Foundation (myeloma.org). You can share your thoughts and memories of Steve in the online guestbook at www.farewelltributes.com.
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Moles Farewell Tributes, Bellingham, Bayview Events Center

Farewell Tribute Information

Visitation:
Thursday, August 30th at 1:00 p.m.
Mole Farewell Tributes, 2465 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham

Celebration of Life:
Thursday, August 30th, 2:00 p.m.
Moles Farewell Tributes, 2465 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham