Starr was a wife and homemaker and married 70 years to the love of her life Howard. Originally from Illinois, she met Howard, married and moved to California in 1942. There she worked for Marysville Tractor Co. before retiring to raise a family, her daughters Robin and Janet.
Starr was a Pink Lady volunteer for 30+ years at Rideout Hospital, a Camp Fire leader, Inner Wheel member, loved her bridge club and was noted for her generosity of giving her rare blood to blood banks monthly. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, a wonderful cook and loved to travel with Howard. They went on fifty cruises during their marriage and traveled the world extensively. She loved their second home at Incline Village and she and Howard had fun entertaining family and friends there for many years. Starr enjoyed their Potluck Group which got together every month for over 50+ years. These were her most cherished friends that shared the love of friendship and playing cards.
Starr is survived by her husband Howard (Tony), daughters Robin Vaccaro of Redwood City and Janet Spalding of Yuba City, grandchildren Sara Ochipinti of Yuba City and Brandon Vaccaro of Redwood City and sister Donna Taylor of Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ida Stinnett and sister Billie Howard.
Graveside Services will be Friday March 8th at 11:00 AM at Sutter Cemetery in Sutter.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Starr's name to the 1710 Gilbreth Road, Ste. 100 Burlingame, CA 94010 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Association, 1700 Owens St., Ste. 190, San Francsico, CA 94158.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel (530) 673-9542.
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Published in Appeal Democrat from March 6 to March 7, 2013
Starr was a wife and homemaker and married 70 years to the love of her life Howard. Originally from Illinois, she met Howard, married and moved to California in 1942. There she worked for Marysville Tractor Co. before retiring to raise a family, her daughters Robin and Janet.
Starr was a Pink Lady volunteer for 30+ years at Rideout Hospital, a Camp Fire leader, Inner Wheel member, loved her bridge club and was noted for her generosity of giving her rare blood to blood banks monthly. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, a wonderful cook and loved to travel with Howard. They went on fifty cruises during their marriage and traveled the world extensively. She loved their second home at Incline Village and she and Howard had fun entertaining family and friends there for many years. Starr enjoyed their Potluck Group which got together every month for over 50+ years. These were her most cherished friends that shared the love of friendship and playing cards.
Starr is survived by her husband Howard (Tony), daughters Robin Vaccaro of Redwood City and Janet Spalding of Yuba City, grandchildren Sara Ochipinti of Yuba City and Brandon Vaccaro of Redwood City and sister Donna Taylor of Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ida Stinnett and sister Billie Howard.
Graveside Services will be Friday March 8th at 11:00 AM at Sutter Cemetery in Sutter.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Starr's name to the 1710 Gilbreth Road, Ste. 100 Burlingame, CA 94010 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Association, 1700 Owens St., Ste. 190, San Francsico, CA 94158.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel (530) 673-9542.
Send Condolences to
www.appealdemocrat.com
Published in Appeal Democrat from March 6 to March 7, 2013
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