Jay Staggs

July 14, 1970 - March 10, 2022

Jay Lester Staggs passed away on March 10. He was born July 14, 1970 to Alan Staggs and Pat Staggs. He grew up in Omak with his two brothers, Mark and Marty, and sister, Jill. He attended school in Omak and graduated in 1988. Jay was well known for his athletic finesse, excelling in the many sports he participated in. After high school he attended Spokane Community College and later Heritage College obtaining a Master’s Degree in Education. He worked at the Department of Social Services for over 20 years. He enjoyed many years of coaching kids in various sports. Jay was the proud father of his two children, Courtney and Payton, and was so excited at the birth of his first grandchild, Oshun. Jay enjoyed having family over for his BBQ chicken and fettucine recipe. We had many family get-togethers with him doing the cooking. Jay will be missed for his smile and quick wit. He had many lifelong friends who cared deeply for him and he for them. Jay is survived by his daughter, Courtney, granddaughter Oshun, son, Payton; mother, Pat Staggs, father, Alan Staggs; brothers, Mark (Stacy), Marty (Stephani), sister Jill Miller (Eddie); as well as his beloved four nieces and their children, and three nephews. A Rosary will be held 7:00 PM, Friday, March 11th 2022 at the Omak Longhouse. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at the Omak Longhouse next to St. Mary's Mission.