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Andy Starmer Obituary
He was a lifelong resident of Newport News, where he was a tow truck driver for Superior Towing.
Andy is survived by his wife, Shannon K. Starmer; one son, William B. Starmer; mother, Ima E. Starmer; father and stepmother, Albert H. and Dianna H. Starmer; two sisters, Judy Coleman and Sally Holt.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andy Starmer
Jessica Vicens
August 25, 2009
I met Andy about 7 years ago when I worked at Hot Dog King #2 and had continued to remain friends with him since. He was so full of life and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He was a great friend and always willing to help out if he could. It was almost hard for him to say the word "no" sometimes. With his held held high and his heart always willing to help others, there was nothing that this man couldn't do. He will be greatly missed by me and my family. I pray for William. I pray he knows that his father was such an amazing man and that he would have done anything for him. He always put William as his #1. Rest in peace Andy. God took an angel home.
Becky James
August 21, 2009
To Daisy and Family Ihad the priviledge to meet Andy a few times.And I'm so very sorry of your loss.He was a family man and loved you all very much.I wish I could have gotten to know him better.(Becky)
August 20, 2009
To the Starmer family and especially William, My heart and prayers go out to you as I have also experienced a tragic loss. Andy will be greatly missed. I used to enjoy pizza in the Dino's parking lot with him and all the help he and William put into my yard when I needed help. Please know that I will always be thinking of you and of William ever needs anything or a buddy to play with my son would love to hang out with him.
Karen Drees-Owens, Ace's Towing and Recovery
john holt
August 19, 2009
My prayers go out to Andy,MAY the LORD wacht over him and down on his son for ever!ANDY was my brother inlaw,and ill always keep him in my heart.WE had many great times together and ill never forget him. Daisy,my heart breaks for your loss of ANDY.IM so soory your son inlaw JOHN...MAY GOD BLESS ALL.
First United Methodist Church
August 14, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the death of your loved one, Andy. I'm sorry that we did not know Andy but judging from the entries in the guest book, Andy must have been a wonderful young man. We send you our heartfelt appreciation for the beautiful flowers we received from Peninsula Funeral Home in Andy's memory. We have divided them into several vases and shared them with the secretaries and Preschool teachers. Prayers for Andy were attached to each arrangement. May God bless you and your family at this most difficult time.
Cindy Collins
August 14, 2009
Daisy, my heart breaks for you in the loss of Andy. I know how much he meant to you and your family, and how much you will miss him now. I am sorry I couldn't be there with you yesterday, but glad that Jim was, and please know that I am with you in spirit. I'm so sorry.
Daina (Drees) Brafford
August 14, 2009
To the Starmer and Superior Towing Families,
I am very saddened to hear of the sensless loss of another hero. The towing community is a small tight knit one. My brother John worked with Andy several years ago; he too gave his life for the job he so loved.
Only family and close friends can understand the dangers tow truck drivers face every time they put on the brakes to help a stranded driver or clean up wreckage with traffic zooming by. You pray for their safety every time they go to work and thank God every time they come home safe. Even knowing all the dangers involved, nothing in the world can prepare you for the one time they don't come home.
I truely feel your pain and grieve with you. I hope you can find comfort in knowing how many lifes Andy has touched. When you are stranded on the side of the road, the sense of security you get knowing someone is on the way to help you is priceless.
Pricillia E Burnett
August 14, 2009
To the family and friends of Andy, I send my deepest regret of our lost. I was the towing enforcement officer for the Newport News Police Department for many years. I was sadden by the news of the accident which cost him his life. I was out of town and was unable to attend the service. May God Bless all of us with the strength and courage to continue. (With much love retired Officer Pricillia E Burnett
August 13, 2009
TO THE STARMRE FAMILY WE WILL GREATLY MISS SEEING ANDY'S SMILING AFTER DROPPING A CAR OFF TO US AT MERCHANTS HE IS ONE OF FEW TOW TRUCK DRIVERS WE DON'T MIND SEEING IN OUR SHOP
I HAD PUT THE SAME ONE IN BEFORE BUT FORGOT TO PUT MY NAME SORRY
ARTANCE HALL (TANK)
David Hill
August 13, 2009
August 13,2009
I am Dave Hill. I met Andy at Mercant's Tire were I work.He was towing in a car for repairs.Since then we became friends. He will be missed.Andy thanks for the memories..
Pete Marshall
August 13, 2009
I grew up with Andy. He was such a great,caring person. I will always remember him for his kind ways. He will be missed by me as well as many others.
Dan Jenkins
August 13, 2009
August 13, 2009
This is Dan Jenkins Sr. I was Andy's cub scout leader. I must admit he was one of my favorite little cubbies. I remember how eager he was to learn to be a good scout, and I recall his many visits and his over night stays with Tom and Danny.He was a good little house guest and they all got along so well. He always called me "Mr. Jenkins" even up to the last time he did some work for me a couple of months ago. He was an oustanding, fine young man I shall surely miss him.
Andy, thank you for the wonderful memories!! Rest assured Daisey, God loves him! "Mr. Jenkins"
I regret that I found out about Andy's passing too late to attend the funeral.
Patricia Byrd-Pritchett
August 13, 2009
To the Starmer family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Starmer two times as I was his son's second grade teacher. I am so sorry and grieved to hear of his death. My prayers are with you and especially my William. May God bless you and give you peace.
Thomas Jenkins
August 13, 2009
My deepest sympathies in your time of grief. May your family find comfort and peace. I look back on the close to 30 years I have known Andy and find the highest respect for him.
Jaimie Chandler
August 13, 2009
We, at Chandler's Towing in Poquoson want to express our deepest sympathy to Andy's family and to Superior Towing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Tommy Sr, Tommy Jr, Jaimie, Stephanie, Amanda, and Vincent Chandler
Kevin & Corliss Scott
August 12, 2009
Our prayers go out to all of Andy's family,friends & Superior towing.
Diane Bigbie
August 12, 2009
TO Andy's family, I did not know Andy but was moved by his tragic passing. Being a mother of a son who drives a tow truck, I pray every day that God keeps him safe. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Andy's family and may you find the strength to get through each day....take one day at a time
Jim&Becky Chrepta
August 12, 2009
Andy was a great friend and co-worker he will never be forgotten he is and always be one one of the pioneers of the towing industry, and a dear friend my prayers are with him and his family in this tough time. May god bless andy's family and be strong. Andy is our prayers in passage to everlasting life with God. Sincerly,
Jim & Becky Chrepta and Family
derrick brooks
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MYRA JOYNER
August 12, 2009
TO THE STARMER FAMILY; THE NORTHOP GRUMMAN SHIPYARD WISHES TO SEND OUR HEART FELT PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY DURING YOUR LOSS. PEOPLE SPEAK OF HIM AT WORK,ALL KIND WORDS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. GOD BLESS. DEPARTMENT,,X33, X42,X18,043,,X43,059.
Alicia Rodriguez-Sias
August 12, 2009
To the family of Andy, I express my family's gratitude in knowing such a very kind an nice person and may God be with you all during this time-Alicia Rodriguez-Sias, daughter of Thomas E Parris's Family
Nora Aman
August 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy and prayers go to Andy's family. I met Andy a couple of times years ago when he was married to my niece Shannon and I have only seen William as a baby so I'm sure he won't know me. Rest assured although your Dad has gone to be with God there are many of his friends and your family who will be there for you if you need them.
God bless you Andy and God be with you William to help you get through this terrible time
August 12, 2009
TO THE STARMRE FAMILY WE WILL GREATLY MISS SEEING ANDY'S SMILING AFTER DROPPING A CAR OFF TO US AT MERCHANTS HE IS ONE OF FEW TOW TRUCK DRIVERS WE DON'T MIND SEEING IN OUR SHOP
jamie palmer
August 12, 2009
My deepest of sympathies to the entire Starmer family, Andy was allways was very professional and extremely helpful whenever he brought a disabled vehicle to Bowditch Ford. He will definitely be missed.
Jamie Palmer Bowditch Ford
Amy Epling Bradley
August 12, 2009
Aunt Daisy, Judy, Sally, and precious William,
I know this must be a very difficult time for you all. Please know that Andy is now in a better place in Heaven. It is never easy to understand or accept death. But, just know that God is with you all while you grieve the loss of your beloved son, brother, and father.
I know I will cherish the fond memories of Andy, my sister and I playing & growing up together. I know my cousin, the wonderful man he grew up too be, will be greatly missed. You have nothing to be but proud of Andy.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you.
Amy (Epling) Bradley
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
August 12, 2009
To the Family of the Late Andy Starmer,
I did not know Andy, but was moved by his tragic death. I too loss my daughter in a car accident and it truly takes you by surprise.
My heartfelt condolences are extended to each of you at this most difficult time. I know that words cannot begin to provide you solace at this time. However, I, like many others, want you to know that we care and are thinking about you.
I hope and pray that you all will continue to stay close to one another and allow others to support you in your time of grief.
There are going to be difficult days and challenges ahead, but stand fast and know that better times will come. You will forever adjust to Andy's absence, but his memories and spirit will surround you.
Be encouraged and blessed.
August 12, 2009
We were sorry to hear of the loss of Andy. We met him at our lot several times a month. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Automotive Towing
Angie Brockman
August 12, 2009
Dear Daisy, Sally, Judy and William,
I have only known Andy briefly, but he was a very dear friend of Kerry's. And everything Kerry has said about him I feel as if I have known him all my life. I am so sorry for your loss and Andy will be truely missed.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Parkview Towing
August 12, 2009
To the Starmer Family,
Our thoughts are prayer are with you. May God shine his light upon you in this time of sadness.
Michael Stout
August 12, 2009
Starmer Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We were friends from elementary school through high school... he was an all-around good guy who would do anything for anyone. Andy will be missed by all who ever knew him.
Kim Beard
August 12, 2009
To the Starmer family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you with rich memories.
Susie Culp
August 12, 2009
Daisy, Sally, Judy and William,
You can all be so very proud of Andy. He had such a good, caring soul. He will always be in our hearts and on our minds. It will be hard to look across the street and not see him working on the yard or in his garden. We are here if you need anything at all...please call day or night. You will see him again.
Here is a hug from our house to yours!!!!
Love you.
August 12, 2009
To the Starmer Family, our heartfelt condolences are with you at this difficult time. You will remain in our prayers.
Mike Gordon and the ATS Staff
August 12, 2009
Dear Starmer family,
I did not know Andy. I was one of the people on the scene. From reading his guest book I see what a great person Andy was and how much he was loved. Andy and his family have been in my thoughts in prayers everyday! I know that the thoughts and prayers will continue from me as well as his loved ones. May God bring peace to your family
Sincerely,
Meredith Chambers
Cynthia Eley-Miller
August 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
TANYA
August 12, 2009
TO THE STARMER FAMILY
I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOST OF YOU SON AND HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU
TANYA
angie coxton
August 12, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Judi Siebert-Green
August 12, 2009
Dear Daisy, Judy & Sally,
My family was so shocked to hear about Andy .... it's been a long time since we have seen you all, but our memories of living next door on Mona are very vivid! Please let us know if there is anything you need, we are just a phone call away. 804-642-9137
Fred & Judy Siebert &
Little Judi
Hector Davila
August 12, 2009
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Andy was hard working and willing to help anybody.Many of us here at Bowditch Collision Center have worked with Andy personally. He will be truly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. From all of us here at Bowditch Collision Center
Mrs. Reda Pierce-Greene
August 12, 2009
Daisy, Sally and family,
It was a shock to hear about Andy. I didn't know him very well. But what little I did see was all good. There is nothing we can do for our loved ones that have gone on. We can only pray strength for the family.
We never leave to early, we never leave to late; In God's hands are all things; for truely He is great...
Hang in there family cause God heals all wounds.
Sincerely,
Pam (Epling) Joyner
August 12, 2009
Daisy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your son Andy. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
PEACHES
August 12, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE STARMER FAMILY AND FRIENDS . ANDY WAS A GREAT MAN AND WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. PEACHES TOWING AND RECOVERY (HAMPTON VA)
August 12, 2009
To the Starmer family, from one Towing family to another, May God's Grace carry you through your times of need. We will have you in our Prayers.
Jennifer & Trey Young
A&W Towing
Virginia Beach,VA
gary coxton
August 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kerry Culp
August 12, 2009
Daisy,Judy,Sally,William,
I am so sorry for your loss.Andy was an awsome Dad,friend,and person.He will be sadly missed.
Hazel Bruce
August 12, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Andy was a hard-working family-man; and a good son, brother, and father.
My family is here for you.
Olen and Hazel Bruce
Ron "Cowboy"
August 11, 2009
Looks Like Another Great Wrecker Driver As Gone To Work For Our Lord And Savory...... God Speed Andy You Will Be Deeply Missed.....Ron"Cowboy" w/ Cowboy Kuts of Newport News....
PHILLIP BROWN
August 11, 2009
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE STARMER FAMILY. ANDY WAS AVERY GOOOD PERSON OUR4 FAMILY WILL MISS HIM. THE BROWNS FAMILY
Dale Blankenship
August 11, 2009
Our prayers go out to the Starmer family during this trying time. Have strength and know Andy was a great guy who we'll miss. I've only known Andy for the last few years, but several of my employees had worked with him at another shop. He was always candid and told you how he felt, no matter what. More people should be like him. We'll miss ya buddy! God bless Andy and the Starmer family.
Dale Blankenship and the staff at Maaco Hampton
Dale & Nicole
August 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Andy you will be missed.
Don and Debbie Walters
August 11, 2009
Albert, Dianna and Daisy,
Don and I are so very sorry to hear about Andy. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all during this most difficult time.
Erik Brazzale
August 11, 2009
To the Starmer family Andy was a good friend of mine. I worked with him at Coxton's. He will be dearly missed by the Brazzale family.
August 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Starmer family in this time of need. Take comfort in knowing Andy was a great person and will be missed by many!
Godspeed Andy!
Dale and Nicole
Stephanie Bryant Blankenship
August 11, 2009
To the Starmer family, I have known Andy for 30 years. He was a great guy. Always willing to help you out when you needed it. I am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Just know he will always be with you. May all the good memories you have comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless
Chris Rose
August 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to Andy's family and all the guys at Superior towing, from all of us at CASEY CYCLE CITY.
Elliott & Charlene Winter
August 11, 2009
We could never have asked for a better friend. There wasn't anything Andy wouldn't have done for us. He will be missed.
Our prayers go to his family and especially William.
Travis Barlow Insurance Company
August 11, 2009
To the Starmer family and everyone at Superior Towing:
Everyone at Travis Barlow Company sends their heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts of sincere sympathy are with you.
Wayne and Angee Torrence
August 11, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Andy's friends and Family.... Andy was just at our house a few weeks ago, delivering a car. He will be missed.
Wayne and Angee Torrence
Engine Outlet USA, Inc
Karen Seamster
August 11, 2009
Daisy, Judy and Sally:
I was so sorry when I realized that he was your son and brother. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you during this time.
PETE'S AUTO SERVICE
August 11, 2009
OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE STARMER FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS..
August 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you, Daisy, and all your family.
Kathryn Bradshaw and Kay McCall
Mike & Steve Fink
August 11, 2009
Starmer Family & Our Friends at Superior Towing,
We send our prayers and thoughts to you.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Fink's Towing & Fink's Truck
Pam Back
August 11, 2009
Andy was such a wonderful person and left many great memories for his family and friends. We send our sincere sympathies to his wife and son, and trust God's love will comfort you now and in the days to come.
The Hammer Family...James, Chris, and Pam
Lynn
August 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Andy's family. What a heartbreaking loss, but what a good man.
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