Katherine Staas

Obituary of Katherine A. Staas

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Katherine (Kathie) Ann Staas (Davis) of Marysville, CA, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 75.

Kathie was born on March 2, 1949 to Lila and Harvey Davis in Marysville, CA. Kathie attended Marysville High School (Class of 1967) where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Staas. The two married shortly after on December 7, 1968.

Kathie was well known for her creativity, organization, and involvement in the community. She was an avid crafter who enjoyed several different types of crafting including tole and acrylic painting, wood working, card making, and sewing. Additionally, she enjoyed sharing her craft with others through teaching. Kathie taught tole painting classes, as well as volunteered frequently with the 4H and elementary schools to help teach arts and crafts. 

Kathie also worked as a book-keeper at the local pharmacy and a sales associate at Cinnamon Heart. In addition, one of Kathie’s most enjoyable tasks was working with her husband on the family farm, Staas Dairy Farms, as a calf-feeder. Kathie held this position for 37 years, where she enjoyed working alongside her husband and two sons daily. 

Preceded in death by her father, Harvey Davis; husband, Kenneth Staas; sister-in-law, Judith Wiget; and brother-in-law, Donald Staas.

Survived by: mother, Lila Davis; sister, Susan Abner; brother, Alan Davis; sons, Steven Staas (Cheryln) and Scott Staas (Brandi); grandchildren, Kerstyn Staas (Santos), Kristyn Banuelos (Cody), Joseph Staas, Gabriel Staas, Cole Banuelos, and Baby Girl Banuelos. Kathie is also survived by several loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Viewing will be held at Sierra View Memorial Park on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 4pm-8pm. Funeral services will be held at Sierra View Memorial Park on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11am. A celebration of life will be held at Wheatland Community Center immediately following funeral services.

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Wednesday
29
January

Visitation

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sierra View Mortuary
4900 Olive Avenue
Olivehurst, California, United States
530-742-6957
Thursday
30
January

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sierra View Mortuary
4900 Olive Avenue
Olivehurst, California, United States
530-742-6957
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