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Harold Starnes Obituary
Harold Keith Starnes
Feb. 14, 1955 - March 17, 2022
Family and friends are mourning the sudden death of H Keith Starnes.
Keith graduated from RA Long High School in 1973. He served in the Army 1975-1978. He currently worked for CRST Trucking. Keith loved all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, skiing and gardening. He was known as "The Fishin'. Fool of Cowlitz County. He also volunteered at the Cowlitz Humane Society.
Keith is survived by his wife Donna, children from a previous marriage, Katie Starnes (Lucas Chazot) Lyon, France, Travis (Amanda) Starnes, stepdaughter, DaNicia Sheldon, daughter-in-law Tiffany Starnes,three sisters Phyllis (Dean) Burchett, Trena (Tom) Jensen, and Julie (Tony) LeFevre, 6 + 1 on the way grandchildren. Keith was proceeded in death by his son Nicolas Starnes and parents Harold and Lessie (Brackett) Starnes.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM April 9th at Calvary Chapel, 902 Ash St, Kelso, WA.
Memories and Condolences
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Richard Dornbusch
April 16, 2025
Regards from Richard Dornbusch. I just saw this online about Keith. We were roommates in Park City Utah at the end of the 1980's. He was a great guy. We fished together , camped and skied together. We Were very close to the point of He and Eric Prinz taking my dog on vacation with them to Longview to visit his family when I was visiting my family in California. Rest in Peace big guy. Condolences to the family.
hailey
September 24, 2024
love and miss you always papa.
Jay G Schoonover
January 30, 2023
I was in the army with Kieth in San Francisco and we went hunting in Longview. Went to Canada, too. He was a great friend. Just now found this online. My sincerest condolences to all of his family.
Brad Armstrong
November 5, 2022
I have been trying to find my roommate from the army so we could reunite and I found this. My prayers go out to everyone. he was a wonderful person and friend. We were roommates at the Persidio and then lived together in Park city. I have just been looking up my old military buddies. I am so sorry for you loss. A Good Man. I have a picture Id like to send you. please contact me if interested. [email protected]
Stephanie Burchett
May 1, 2022
Donna, we love you. We are praying for you and hope that all is well, and things are getting better. We miss Keith, and wish you all the very best in life. Again we love you very much. Mike & Steph
Caren Teigen
April 20, 2022
Donna- This was such a shock. Our heart goes out to you. God never tells us when its time to come home, though maybe it would be easier. We really enjoyed Keith's company and his generosity of fish. May he rest in peace.
Susan Schreiber (McDaniel)
April 14, 2022
Phyl and Dean
I was so sorry to hear your brother passed away.
I hope you have lots of good memories. Take Care And Blessing
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