Danie Starr

Danie Starr

Danie Starr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2010.
OTTUMWA — Danie W. Starr, 58, formerly of Ottumwa, died Jan. 20, 2010, at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa.He was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Ottumwa to Gilbert and Lucille Gilbert Starr. He was married to Cheryl Pearson from 1971 to 1996.A graduate of Ottumwa High School, he attended William Penn College and received a B.S.E. from Northeast Missouri State University. He was a special education teacher with the Sigourney School district from 1980 to 1995.Danie had been a member of Finley Ave. Baptist Church and was a volunteer with the Special Olympics.Surviving is a son, David Starr of Warner Robins, Ga.; a daughter, Tanya Bosley of Ottumwa; four grandchildren, Bruce Magee Jr., Malaney Magee, Elyse Starr and David Starr Jr.; and a brother, David Starr of Cocoa Beach, Fla.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home; Pastor Mel Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iowa Special Olympics. Obituary may be viewed at: www.legacy.com/ottumwacourier/Obituaries.asp.com.

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Ann and Tom Thill

February 3, 2010

Faith, Hope, and Gretchen our heartfelt condolences are sent to you. We know as well as God knows how much you tried to care for your loved one. May he rest in peace.

Jack and Pat Kitzman

January 23, 2010

January 23, 2010
Cheryl, David, and Tanya...we send our deepest sympathy. Jack has such great memories of teaching with Dan and Cheryl in Sigourney. Jack also has interesting stories of adventures with Dan--on a particular fishing trip, and on a trip to Chicago! Cheryl, you and Dan threw the greatest theme parties on your deck--you were wonderful hosts. And after Jessie was born, you were our first friends to see her, and you brought her the most adorable Santa Claus outfit; she was born a week before Christmas. Dan helped us move--twice, we think! All these memories and more....wish we would have stayed more in touch. Our hearts go out to you now in sympathy.

Michael Hammersley

January 23, 2010

Sorry for your loss. He was a great guy, and will be dearly missed.

January 23, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. Danie was always so kind to us and we had many good conversations.

Dan and Mary Allen
Stanton, Iowa

Stephanie & Ava Sharp

January 22, 2010

My prayers are with you~ Forever For Always and No Matter What!
Love,
Stephanie and Ava

Kristin Donaldson-McCoy

January 21, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Danie must be in a better place. Still can't believe he remembered my mom's phone number, that was almost 20 years ago.

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