Birth date: Mar 11, 1915 Death date: Oct 10, 2009
Byron E. Starr, 94, of Clinton, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center, North Campus, Clinton. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the First Congregational Church, Clinton. Burial Read Obituary
It was really wonderful getting to know Byron over the last several years. He spent several holidays with my family, and we always enjoyed spending time with him. I was so sorry to hear about his passing, Eastern Iowa definitely lost one heck of a loyal Cyclone fan :) My thoughts and prayers are with Byron and his family, he will be greatly missed.
I have many fond memories of Byron. My folks enjoyed their life long friendship with your folks. After we adopted our daughter, Rachel, while Byron still had the farm, we would go with him to the farm to "feed the cows." We have pictures of him with Rachel when she was little. I know my mom will miss him. He was a true friend, and a dedicated church man. We will cherish our memories of your dad, and family. Blessings to you all at this time. He surely had a full and wonderful life.
I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Byron Starr. Byron was my friend, my dental patient, and my duplicate bridge partner. He took me under his wing as a bridge partner on Monday nights at the YWCA some 25 years ago to teach me the ropes as he had so many others over the years. He always smiled at me when I did something well and never got mad at me when I made a mistake. He taught me so much more than just card playing over the years. I will miss my friend and teacher as my bridge play continues on Monday evenings knowing Byron is looking over my shoulder with a smile as I bid and play my cards.
Sincerely,
Steve Vorheis
I've been fortunate to get to know your Dad through the stories you've shared with me over the years. Sarah, just a note to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family. Everyone at the office (and Lynn from Fidelity), send their sincerest sympathy.
Our condolences are sincerely offered to Byron's entire family. I personally feel that the levee that protects Clinton from Mississippi flood waters would not be there if not for the efforts of councilman Starr. Our entire community owes him a debt of gratitude for his insight and perseverance at seeing that project through. He will be protecting the people of Clinton through the levee for generations to come.
We became more personally familiar with Byron in the last decade through one of his bridge partners, Tom's mom, Helen Dose. Byron really liked Almond Rocha candy and dried mangos, so whenever we sent our care packages to mom, we would include one of those delicacies especially for Byron. There was a tin of Almond Rocha on its way to him when he fell ill this last time. We had a lot of laughs with Byron and he will be missed by us all.
Our prayers and sympathy are will you all at this time,
Sincerely,
Tom and Sharon Dose
