Delores Oleson Staber

Delores Oleson Staber, 86 of Sioux City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday at Holy Cross-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. David Hemann will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

Delores was born to Carl Gillion and Jennie (Vanderbilt) Oleson on September 27, 1932.  She grew up in Riverside and attended Central High School, graduating in January, 1951. She married her high school sweetheart, Howard John Staber on November 30, 1951. Together they had 9 wonderful children, and because of her deep devotion to God and church, all received a catholic education. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church for 60 years. Throughout the years she was an officer of Confraternity, a lector, and a Eucharistic minister. She sang in the women’s choir, belonged to Catholic Daughter’s of America, and was an active member of Birthright of Siouxland.  She and her husband were strong supporters of the church and of Bishop Heelan High School.
 
She was a member of the Ladies Golf Club on Wednesdays at Sun Valley Golf Course. During her many years as a member she served as president, treasurer and secretary. She played piano beautifully and taught piano lessons to young children. When Howard first opened Staber Meat’s, she kept the books. Although she was involved in many activities, she will be always be remembered for her love for the Lord, her church, and her unwavering devotion to her family. She was a mother first and foremost and led by example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Howard (Laura) Staber, David (Mary) Staber, Jim (Chris) Staber, Mary (Mike) Lowery, Karen (Mike) Marshall, Susan (Greg) Stillmunkes, Lisa (Pat) Thompson, Amy (Jim) Smith, Kristin (Jason) McBride, 32 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard, her sister Janice, Ted and Maggie Staber, her grandson, Nick Staber, and daughter in-laws’ Rita Staber and Shelley Staber.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Siouxland.