"Phyllis, I was so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I will never forget him telling me about our great danes paying visits to our various country neighbors. Jack told me when he saw them coming, "I go inside." I got a chuckle out of that. I miss our country home and all our neighbors. Take care and know that I am thinking of you. Gage"
In loving memory of
Jack L. Stake
September 3, 2010
Jack Lee Stake was born on June 4, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Coes Clark and Lois Lillie (Flynn) Stake. Jack entered into eternal peace on September 3, 2010 at the Elm Heights Care Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jack spent nearly his entire life in the community of Shenandoah. He attended Shenandoah Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1952. On September 26, 1952 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Hovermale in Shenandoah. Jack served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. He earned the title of Corporal and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany for 2 years. He received a honorable discharge in 1955.
Jack held many different jobs throughout his life. Most people knew him through his work at Farmaster and at Eaton's where he retired in 1990. Jack loved restoring and showing cars. His favorite was his 1941 Ford, which is pictured on the back of the folder. Fishing, farming, gardening and collecting antiques were also favorites of Jack's. He enjoyed attending stock car races with his son Kevin and working in the pits. Above all else, family was most important to Jack. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his two granddaughters and was proud of all of their accomplishments.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beverly Almquist and nephew Randy West.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Phyllis of Shenandoah, children Kevin Stake and Teresa Olney of Red Oak, Cindy Stamps and husband Danny of Corning and Kenny Stake and wife Rose of Cooper City, FL; granddaughters Oakley Stamps and Tasha Stamps of Corning; sisters Carolyn West and husband Duane of Farragut and Loreene Stoaks and husband Ron of Shenandoah; other relatives and a host of friends.
Tributes
"We are very saddened by your loss and we wish to extend our sincere sympathies. Our prayers go out to you. Jennifer J. Dobbs & Bettie and Dwain Dobbs "
"Our condolences to the Stake Family from The Meyerholtz Family. My father, brother and myself knew Jack from working with him. While its been a long time since we've seen Jack we remember him as a hard working, family man which we admired as well as a casual friend. "
"Im sorry to hear about Jacks passing. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you and your family."
"So sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know Jack. He was a great guy. He'll be missed dearly!Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!"
"I was a of classmate of Jack's-class of 1952. I was a Walter then and lived south of the Lauman Feed Place. Hawley was in class of 1951. We extend our sympathy to all of you. I would be at the service or visitation but Hawley is getting new pacemaker and defib Wednesday. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Hawley and Norma "
"Dear Kevin, Cindy, and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Having lost our own Dads we understand how you feel. Somehow time does have a way of healing. The pleasant memories are to be cherished. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, David and Lourie"
"My sincere condolences are extended to Phyllis and all the family. You will be in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Jack will live on in the memories that you share. God be with you all. With love and sympathy "
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. "
"So sorry that cancer took another life. My sympathy to the family."
"Bruce and I would like to send our condolences to everyone. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. "