Fern M. Starrett
February 07, 2012
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Fern Marie Starrett, 86, went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2012. Fern was born December 31, 1925, in Des Moines, to Ada and Orin Rupe. Fern lived the past 16 years of her life in Des Moines after leaving her beloved town of Milton, IA. Fern was a long-time member of Word of Life church in Bloomfield, Iowa, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and worshiping with many of her friends and neighbors.
Fern was very proud of her five children and loved spending time with her family. She was a talented seamstress and quilter. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors. Singing, music and hunting were a few more of her pleasures.
Survivors include her children, Robert (Jackie) Culp of What Cheer, IA, Billie (Ed) LeClair of Des Moines, Judy Adams of Pella, IA, Jackie Marie Culp of Hartville, MO, and Glenn (Natalie) Culp of Floris, IA; brother, Wayne (Barbara) Rupe of Des Moines; sisters, Haroldine Pelcman and Dorothy Barnes, both of Des Moines, and Helen Rupe of Indianola; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Fern was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Starrett; sisters, Lillie Proctor and Opal Chapai; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House in Des Moines.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
kim
02/10/2012
i just wanted to thank god and fern for comeing into my life,and helping me to grow more with god,your sweet smile will be miss,t and thoses nice words i will remember for a life time that u told me after bible studies and church,god blees u kim,u would say to me,god bless your family in this time of need,and for many days to come,
kimwilson
02/10/2012
fern is going to be a lady well miss,t,she touch,t my heart threw bible studies and church,i had a bad part in my life and she new about it,she didnt juge meshe saw how i was turning my life around,what i will miss the most about her is her smile and her sweet words everytime i saw her,she would say god blees u kim,my heart is with her and her family,god bless u all,ty fern for touching my for all u have done to help me grow with god,and jesus,amen
Terry Mercer
02/09/2012
I have so many memories. My favorites: her smile and how her face lite up whenever she saw me, her hugs, her special laugh, and hearing her say "God bless You". She always touched my heart and still does. Even though we will no longer be able to see her, these memories will always be with me and I can visit them often.
May your own memories help each of you to heal your hearts as you struggle with your loss of a Mother, sister, grandparent, and friend. My Aunt Fern was a special Lady and holds a special place in my heart. "Love you Aunt Fern"
Love to each of you. "You" are each in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry