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VAN STARR

1979 - 2017

BORN

1979

DIED

2017

VAN STARR Obituary

Van Loren Starr Born 8-25-79; passed away on 3-25-17 at the age of 37. Survived by mother Diana Lynn Starr Nelbach and stepfather Dennis and Cindy Nelbach; three children, Ariana, Hunter, and Karson Starr; 4 siblings, David and Daniel Starr, Travis and Tasha Nelbach; many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and many friends. Van touched the lives of everyone he met. Van played football at Spanaway Lake High School in 1995-1997, and was an electrican by trade. He will always be missed, but never forgotten. Van's Celebration of Life will be April 22 at 1PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 5236 East B St., Tacoma Washington 98404.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 16, 2017.

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Brian DeShazer

November 22, 2022

Miss you brother. I love you. Still read your big book all the time.

Bryan Slater

December 11, 2021

Was thinking about Van tonight. Had some great memories from high school with him.

Brandy Duncombe

April 21, 2017

With love thinking of you today. Condolences to friends and family. Will be truly missed my friend.

Cheryl White/mccrory

April 17, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences~~the mccrory family

April 17, 2017

Van did touch everyone with his kind heart.

Kathleen Willis

April 16, 2017

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.

Tina Dres

April 16, 2017

Van will truly be missed.He wàs always helpful and loving to me any my family.Gone way too early.RIP Love Tina

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Celebration of Life

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Westminster Presbyterian Church

5236 East B St., Tacoma, WA

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