Deon Janet (Christensen) Staley

Deon Janet Christensen Staley

1934 ~ 2025

A daughter of heavenly royalty passed thru the veil today. In her 91 years she taught us, her family, to do the right thing even when no one was watching, to look at the bright side even when faced with trials and to endure to the end with grace. In spite of her pain and discomfort, some of her final words were “thank you”. We know this is not the end, just a transition to the next part of life. 

Deon was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1934, to Earlus George Christensen and Dorothy Myrle Fullmer.  

She married Daniel “Neil” Staley on May 16, 1997, in the Bountiful Utah Temple. They shared many happy years together.

Deon was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings throughout her life. She showed us by example how to love others thru service and found great joy in working with her hands. She quickly became accomplished at any craft she attempted. Her creativity, skill, and attention to detail brought warmth and beauty to the lives of those around her. She freely shared the results of her creative endeavors, which have become priceless treasures as the physical evidence of her love. She took great pride in her immaculate home and yard, gardening well into her 90th year.

Deon’s life was marked by hard work and discipline. Her legacy of grace, dignity and creativity will live on in the generations she leaves behind. She passed away on August 1st, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

She is survived by her children: Garth Wiscombe, Brent (Rhonda) Wiscombe, Clay (Shirleen) Wiscombe, and Janet Clark; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first son Lawrence Dell, her parents and by her husband Neil.

The viewing and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home. The viewing will open at 10:00 am, with funeral services starting at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Alpine City Cemetery.

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