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Walt Starling Obituary

STARLING, WALT

On January 4, 2004, of Laytonsville, MD. Husband of Sharon L. Starling; father of W. Brent Starling and his wife Julianna, Joanna L. Starling Franklin and her husband Jason; son of Doris Starling and the recently deceased Walter Starling, Sr.; brother of Phyllis Starling; grandfather of Dominic Lake and Nathan Starling. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 7, 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shalom School for the Arts in care of the church. Arrangements by GASCH'S.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Walt Starling

17 Entries

Sherry Stover

January 22, 2005

Aunt Doris,Sharon and family,I was a child the last time I saw (little) Walt.That is the name I so fondly remember him as. We climbed the stairs to The Washington Monument. I day I have not forgotten yet. He was such a giant to me,for he was so tall. Loosing a loved one is always painful. I pray the Lord will bless you all and give you comfort.Prayers to you always, Sherry Stover

Michelle James

January 12, 2005

I miss Walt so very much each day. Every time I see a helicopter or small plane, drive past the University of Maryland. He was truly a man who loved EVERYONE, and everyone loved HIM. It's hard to know I just cant shoot him an email or give him a call just to chat. Sharon and family, you are all so dear and always in my prayers.

Mike O'Brien

January 12, 2005

I just found out about Walt yesterday. I met Walt when I was working as a police officer (now retired since 1995) and quickly became friends. Walt was a good friend who was always there to listen to your problems,joke with and just an all around good person. Walt, you will be missed by all. Heaven now has a good pilot. Condolences to Sharon and family.

Josh Cohen

January 11, 2005

To Sharon and the Starling family: Anna & I send our deepest condolences. He was an honor to know, a treat to work with.

Sandy Kulansky

January 10, 2005

I hadn't seen Walt since our graduation from Northwestern H.S. in 1970. I can still picture him sitting across from me in English class. He was a real gentleman then and I always knew he would be very successful in life. I am so sorry for your loss.

Larry Black

January 9, 2005

It seems like yesterday. Walt and

I were on the sidewalk of my shop in College Park wondering about the closing of Calvert Road for Metro. Walt lived West of the tracks, I on the East.

We worked opposite,and trading homes would help me get to the shop and him to the airport.

I left town and he got my home.We miss you, and wish the family the best.

sean hall

January 8, 2005

Walt was one of my closest friends for two decades. But you didn't have to know Walt more than about 30 seconds to know what he was about...and to know you made a new friend. He was there for everyone. He was the glue. We are so sad he is gone. But we come away remembering everything he ever said to us--and now understanding why he said them. My thoughts and prayers to Doris, Sharon, Brent and Joanna.

sean hall

Tom Garreton

January 8, 2005

God Speed, Walt. You've earned a new pair of wings.

Terry Burgin

January 7, 2005

Sharon and family, Aunt Doris, Phyllis and family--please know that our prayers are with you. I remember my cousin as handsome, smart, and a great joker. I knew he had grown up to be a well-respected man, but I remember him best for all his visits to NC and mine to Hyattsville. I know he has found his healing on the other side. Prayers and love to you all. Terry, Bill, Emma, and Ellen

Barbara

January 7, 2005

I listened to Walt Starling's traffic reports for many years. I felt almost like I knew him. My condolences to his family.

Pamela Starling Bandi

January 7, 2005

Our hearts go out to all of you. Little did Glenda, Donna and I know in November, when we came to Uncle Walt's services, that would be the last time we would see cousin Walter.

Debra Marshall

January 6, 2005

I listed to Walt Starling's traffic reports with DJ's Baker and Burd on WPGC radio in the 1980's. I thought it was so amazing that someone was flying in a small plane and reporting on traffic for Washington-area commuters. My sincere sympathy to the Starling family and I know that Heaven has another pilot.

David Gibbons

January 6, 2005

Just prior to my 11th birthday, I wanted to join BSA Troop 299 based at the United Methodist Church. I had to wait until I turned 11 but was allowed to come to the Court of Honor where I watched Walt get his Eagle badge. I didn't know him but I was so impressed and inspired. Since then I have always looked up or listened in when I heard his name. My condolences to the family.

Ruth Buchanan

January 6, 2005

I last saw Walter in Sept. and never did I expect he would have left us by now. I have loved him and his whole family all my life and he will be missed terribly by all that knew him.

Barbara (Dentz) Riley

January 6, 2005

Sharon, we were so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in our family's prayers. May God bless you and comfort you with the knowledge that so many of your friends are thinking of you, at this time.

Yvonne Shoemaker

January 6, 2005

We shared good times with the Chancel Choir from First Methodist Church. Sundays in church, choir picnics, and road trips to sing were always more fun when Walt was with us.

Walt's brave struggle has ended, and we must carry on without him.

We will miss Walt's boyish grin, wonderful sense of humor, and his zest for life.

Heaven is ringing with a new sound of joyous laughter, Walt is there.

Norman Taylor

January 6, 2005

A friend from days in Hyattsville. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family.

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