In loving memory of

Gale W. Starr
October 1, 1916 - October 31, 2005

Gale W. Starr age 89 of Maquoketa Iowa died on Monday morning October 312005.0 at the Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa Iowa.



A celebration of his life will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday November 52005.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa with Chaplain/Celebrant Rev. Ruth Ann Scott of Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until Service Time on Saturday November 52005.0 at the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery Maquoketa Iowa.



Gale W. Starr was born on October 1 1916 in Welton Iowa to Joseph Walter Starr and Nellie (Kitts) Starr. He was a Baldwin Iowa High School graduate and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married Vernita Bollen on February 14 1939 in Spragueville Iowa. She preceded him in death on October 10 1988.



Gale had worked in the foundry at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa as a general laborer for over 20 years retiring in 1968. Gale and Vernita had raised their family in the Sabula Lost Nation and Maquoketa area.



Gale was a member of the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75. He enjoyed the outdoors with hunting and fishing and in most recent years enjoyed going to the riverboat.



Gale is survived by: children- Jeanette Horan of Maquoketa IA Roger(Marcia) Starr of Houston TX & Gary(Jolene) Starr of Bellevue IA; 7 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter; 1 sister- Betty Williams of Wyoming MI; 1 brother- Walter Starr of DeWitt IA; & nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents his wife 3 sisters 2 brothers & 1 grandchild.



Memorials may be made to DAC Inc. of Maquoketa Iowa.

Tributes

Buddy & Myrna Olson wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

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Dick and Linda Block wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"Gary and JoleneTime and miles have separated us but friends still we care in the loss of your father. Take care Dick and Linda Block"

Allen Barker wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"To the family of Gale you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Allen"

Allen Barker wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"To the family of Gale you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Allen"

Linda Horan wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you."

Betty Williams wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"Gale was an avid swimmer and felt everyone should learn to swim. He took me out in the Bayou of Miss. I can even remember what my bathing suit looked like(no it didn't go down to my knees just about but not quite) He took me out quite aways out from shore and said OK Sink or Swim.A Large Ship can float but I can't. I sank twice and Gale had a rough time getting me back to shore.I want to remember the dream Gale had just before he went into the hospital. He dreamt of Mother pointing her finger at him and saying Gale I am in heaven and so will you be here."

Janice Abbott wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"Gary Roger and JeanetteI am really going to miss not seeing Uncle Gale when I go back to Iowa. I had some good times with you guys at the farm and having to walk from the road to the house because the lane was too muddy to drive the car on.I am so glad that I came to see him in the hospital and got to talk with him for the last time.I love you allJanice"

Karen Steffen wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"My friend Jo Martin and I took Meals on Wheels to Gale........he was always so grateful and joyful....we dearly loved him!!May he be in Jesus' presence. Blessings to all Gale's family.Karen"

Wayne & LaVonne Deerberg wrote on Oct 31, 2005:

"Our deepest sympathy to all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers."