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Lisa Dow
January 18, 2021
Just remembering John Robert today.
Lisa Dow
April 20, 2016
Just thought of John today. My daughter is moving to the KC area. I can still hear his drawl saying "missourah". Met him in Chicago via mutual friends. God bless.
Memories of you are eternal!
Susan Krecker
May 11, 2011
Dear Barry and Phil,
I was so very saddened to read of John's passing in the latest Pembroke Hill magazine.
May you and your family take comfort in your memories of a fine young man.
God bless you all
February 2, 2011
To the Starr Family:
I'm very saddened by your loss and extend my condolences. John was a classmate of mine at Pem-Day, and we also were acolytes at St Andrew's. John was a really nice, friendly guy. He showed me around Pem-Day, and was gracious enough to take me to his classes, so I could see the environment there before attending. May God Bless you all always, especially at this very difficult time.
Steve Spratt
Waldorf, MD
Julie Jensen
January 28, 2011
Dear Mr & Mrs Starr and Jim,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Tony Gonzalez
January 27, 2011
John, you were and always be my brother.
We studied Springsteen's political philosophy like medieval scholars (and even put your interpretation on a scroll). You and your family showed great kindness to me way back when we made our journey out to DC. I met your kids when they were still babies and met them again yesterday in Kansas City. You did well. I wish we could have had you longer, but you are now in the promised land.
I love you, John, but I hope God is ready for you!
Joe Rowley
January 26, 2011
John you will be missed. You are a great guy. My condolences to the family: Mr. and Mrs. Starr, Jim and Allie, Jack, Elizabeth, and Robert.
For Jack, Elizabeth, and Robert your Dad is great guy that loved you dearly.
Phyllis Spencer
January 26, 2011
The Spencer family, Don (Memphis, TN.) Jim (Columbia, MO), Andy (Savannah,GA.) Phyllis (Tybee Island,GA) loved you and your family. Sadness, but grateful for the memories. Love, Phyllis.
Jane Hollander
January 26, 2011
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Debbie Lundergan/Starr
January 26, 2011
John and I lived in the same dorm at CMC -- his freshman year, my senior. His floor and my floor were best friends. I will always remember him, swinging the fire extinguisher, yelling "FIRE" out of the elevator. His humor, intelligence, and sweetness will always be how I remember him.
My deepest sympathy to his children, his parents, Jim, Ali and the kids.
Ken Harter
January 26, 2011
John Starr was my friend. Over the years I’ve never met anyone else quite like him. I first encountered him in college at Claremont. As my mind wanders back, I hear echoes of Springsteen blaring from a dimly lit dorm room. The distinct odor of stale beer and cigarettes hangs in the air. Late night discussions on economics and politics blur with the exchange of youthful dreams and aspirations. John’s intelligence, sense of humor, and exuberance for life were infectious. He exuded confidence while maintaining a fragile vulnerability. Honest to a fault, politically incorrect, and constantly searching for the next “Big Funny”, John Starr was my friend.
Penny Tinsman Dunckel
January 25, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes to John's entire family. It is a terrible loss, and profoundly sad.
Sending my thoughts and prayers
Bob Busch
January 25, 2011
Many good memories.
Becky Benson
January 25, 2011
I loved John Starr. He was funny and smart and kind. When I saw him, he always made me feel special...like I was the best part of his day. He meant what he said, and I knew it. His enthusiasm was contagious. I am glad life is eternal. John and I will be together in Heaven in the red-headed or the talkers section.
Amy Sterling Casil
January 25, 2011
Good night, John. You will be so deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers with your whole family. You were always and ever, and will always be, the prince.
Cindy Cruz
January 25, 2011
John, I am so glad we got to see you last year as we drove through MO on our way home to Santa Cruz. I hope you have found peace and we will miss you so much. Crazy man! You have left us too early! My sympathies to your family.
Erin Lindsay
January 25, 2011
Knowing John is one of my first memories of attending Claremont McKenna (of course it was still Claremont Men's College for the first few weeks of our frosh year!). When I think of him today, I think of the grin of an 18-year-old John. He is missed by so many.
Chris Cheek
January 25, 2011
John was like a brother to me. His friendship is a gift that I will always cherish. I am fortunate to have known such a great man.
God bless John and his family.
Neal Waite
January 25, 2011
I met John at Bartle on staff. He was a wonderful young man and I so wished I could've met the man that he became. He will be missed and the prayers of my family go out to his.
Henry Tilson
January 25, 2011
To the Starr family:
Once, again I'm sorry for your loss. I grieve to at the loss of Johnny. When one losses: a son, brother, dad, uncle, nephew, boss, leader, mentor, and lastly a friend.
That statement alone shows how much Johnny was loved and willbe missed.
Yes, Johnny race is run. No more steps can be added but more importantly
deleted. A race has a start and finish, but it's a fate formed course. Between those two points defines the runner, family, friends and his part of the world. Johnny thank-you for letting me be part of your race.
Jeremy and Lee Smithson Burd
January 25, 2011
We are thinking of you, Jim, and your lovely family, and hope you can find comfort during this very sad time.
Sherwin Carroll
January 24, 2011
To John, you will be dearly missed, you were by far the best insurance agent in the business and also a wonderful friend for 18 years. You and I shared a lot of wisdom and political discussions. God Bless your family
John Butcher
January 24, 2011
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember John from Troop 16 and Pem-Day, You will be missed.
Ted Lambert
January 24, 2011
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your son and brother. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Bonnie K Murphy
January 24, 2011
Jim my heart and prays go out to you and your family. All the words I could say will never fill the empty hole in yours and your families heart right now. God be with you all of you at this time and always.
Mark Gotzon
January 24, 2011
Posting a special light in memory of a brother in Scouting and in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Heidi Huebner
January 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Grant Snider
January 24, 2011
John,
My old friend, I waited too long to reach out again. Go in peace. Many, many people hold you and your family in their prayers.
Grant Snider
Tom Flint
January 24, 2011
Glorious memories of our years on camp staff together at HRB. We spent many hours together at camp and beyond. My sadness at this news is only comforted by the friendship we once shared and the sincere hope that we will meet again one day.
Kitty Tinsman
January 24, 2011
My heart is filled with sadness with the loss of John. I remember playing hide-and-seek as a child in the old neighborhood with the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with John's children, Jim, Barry and Phil.
Kitty Tinsman
John and Lisa Dods and family
January 24, 2011
Godspeed, John. I recall with fondness your gracious words and warm smile. Our condolences to your family. May your memory bring comfort.
David Cox
January 24, 2011
I will always remember how much joy John had singing songs with the scouts of troop 16 and at HJ's and on camp-outs. His spirit will live on in Jack, Elizabeth, and Robert.
May the Lord give all of you comfort and strength at this time.
We all bear the positive imprints that John left with us and we will carry these with us forever.
My son loved Johnny Rebeck and the sausage machine.
The Cox Family
Jane McCrary
January 24, 2011
Was very shocked to hear of this news. I knew John back in high school and through St. Andrews church. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Starr family. May he rest in peace.
January 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked with John in the insurance industry and enjoyed being around him! He will be missed!
Kathy Poteete
Steven Lohr
January 24, 2011
John was a steadfast advocate for our organization and he made sure that our health insurance needs were met, no matter what. He fought for us and made it personal. John cared about us and we will never forget him. On behalf of our Board of Directors and 240 employees, we offer our condolences to John's family and friends. He was a true character. He made us laugh and we always had FUN working together. He will be missed.
Kenda Noah Lloyd
January 24, 2011
JRS,
You know you will be missed. Prayers for your family. Thank you for your friendship.
Love, KK
Joyce Fox
January 24, 2011
Goodness, what do I say? It seems like only yesterday that John made a most tearful call to me with his deepest sympathies upon learning of Jim's death. You were a good friend, great producer and like a brother to me. I prayed that Jim will show John around up there. We have wonderful memories of John and for that I am thankful. Romans 8:28 Joyce Fox, CC Plaza.
John Starr
January 24, 2011
This is a huge loss. Shocking. I will miss our fun times together and sharing of our same name. My thoughts go to John, Elizabeth and James. Your father loved you very much.
RIP
January 24, 2011
Laura and melissa
Kim Loutzenhiser
January 24, 2011
God Bless you John. I will say a prayer for you and your family. I will be thinking of you and all your contributions to the Boy Scouts of America when I go to a scouts meeting tonight. Rest in Peace, The Loutzenhiser Family, Kim and James.
Shannon O'Connor
January 24, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about John's death. We are thinking about all of you.
Love, Shannon O'Connor Christian and family
Pete Young
January 24, 2011
Your bright smile and warm greetings will be missed by everyone. May we look up and find your shining star. All Our Love, Pete and Karen Young,Peter JR. & Kristina
Laurel and Mark Chapman
January 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Starr family. We always enjoyed working with John. He added much to the insurance business. We will both miss working with him.
Jim Snyder
January 24, 2011
I spent one summer working on staff at Bartle with John. He always had a smile and was a good mentor. I had the pleasure of visiting with him last summer and as always the smile was the same. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Snyder
Fellow Tribesman
Matthew Turner
January 24, 2011
God Bless You John and may he watch over and comfort your family
Matthew and Shawn Turner, Ethan and Emily
Jeff Cook
January 24, 2011
John - you will be missed. The Cook family's prayers are with the entire Starr family.
Jeff "Yogi" Cook
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