Earl Ivan Staley was born March 1, 1944, in Flint Michigan. Born to Hazel May Ingham Staley, and Chris Staley. He received his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Michigan, and Master's Degree from The University of Missouri. He worked for McDonnell Aircraft and General Electric.
He married his wonderful wife Deanna Staley on July 10, 1964 in Michigan. He was a devoted member of Boulevard Community Church in Lancaster, CA.
He was survived by his wife Deanna Staley of Lancaster, CA. Son, Chuck (Gina) Staley, (grandchildren) Hannah, Adam, Hope, Andrew, Austin of Palmdale, CA. Daughter, Debbie (Dan) Thompson, (grandchildren) Ashlyn, Megan, Kelli, Emily of San Diego, CA. Daughter, Becky (Brian) Bissell, (grandchildren) Abby, Micah, Sarah, Joey of Denver, CO. And daughter Amy (Scott) Bird, (grandchildren) Jonah, Noah, Jacob of Modesto, CA.