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Michael Starr Obituary

Michael Ellard Starr Passed away August 6th at his home in Los Altos after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 13th, 1933, in Redwood Falls, MN. His family moved to Alameda, where he was raised. He was a graduate of UC Berkeley. Mike was well known in the music community as a very talented trombone player. He played for the Cal Marching Band and dixieland jazz with Fulton Street Jazz Band, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, and Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band. He was a very loving husband and father and is survived by his wife, Linnell Starr, his sister, Jane Travale, and children Kirsten, Karen, Jeff and grandchildren Jake and Kristina. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 16, 2009.

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