Theda G. King Staeden

Theda was born in Roswell, NM, on December 28, 1937. She was the daughter of Lawrence Henry King and Hazel Dell Pirtle- King and was raised in the farming community of East Grand Plains and attended East Grand Plains Elementary School. Theda graduated from Roswell High School in 1955 and obtained an associates degree from Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie, Texas. She worked at Arrow Gas Company.

Theda married Steven John Staeden, Jr. on October 16, 1959. Their sons are Fredrick Bryan Staeden and Stephen Gregory Staeden, Sr.; Sister Vera King-Schrimsher; Grandchildren, Stephen Gregory Staeden Jr., Parker Lee Staeden; Great Grandchildren, Easton and Colton Staeden; as well as many cousins in the Roswell area.

Lawrence King, Hazel Pirtle-King, Steve Staeden Jr., and Stephen Staeden, Jr. predeceased her.

Steve and Theda enjoyed and supported the Roswell Symphony Orchestra and other civic organizations. Theda was a member of Christ Church and enjoyed the lady’s bible study. She also enjoyed playing the piano. She was very devoted to her family and lived her life honoring and loving God; Theda was a living testament of God’s Grace.

A private internment will take place at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM, where Gerry Chavez and Lonnie Owen will have the honor to Officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory directly to www.deborahthebrave.com