Kelly R. Starrett
June 17, 2012
Kelly R. Starrett, 49, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, from injuries sustained in a tragic boating accident on the Des Moines River.
Kelly was born October 1, 1962, in Des Moines. He was a professional musician for 35 years, playing in local bands, Kelly Starrett & Friends Acoustic Empire, Alchemist, Roadshow, and Mosh Libido, just to name a few.
Kelly is survived by his children, Andrea (Michael) Thomas, Kane (Amanda) Starrett and Terry Starrett; grandchildren, Jocelyn, Camryn and Melody; father, Jerry (Deb) Starrett; and his brother, Tony (Era) Starrett. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerri Lee Starrett.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a Jam Session at the Elks Lodge, 5420 NE 12th Avenue in Pleasant Hill.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kelly.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
johnna oliver
06/20/2012
to all the family and friends of Kellys, including myself my love and prayers are going up for yall and if there is anything i can do please let me know ill do my extreeme best to help or just listen i so love ya Kelly you certainly will be missed my friend..
Stephanie Pesce
06/20/2012
Deepest condolences to the family.. Kelly, I know you are rockin out with the Angels in Heaven! You will be missed, never be forgotten. Love, Steph
Stacey Clark & Greg Shore
06/20/2012
Another good one taken from us to soon. Kelly, you will missed more than you will ever know. Believe this, you had a mountain of friends that are left here suffering without you. We are the ones that will have to live with this pain until our time has come to join you and the band that will have put together in Heaven. Say HI to Chumley and Rick Marvin for us.
Julie & Scott Harper
06/20/2012
Our deepest condolences go out to Kellys family you are in our thoughts and our prayers Kelly was an awesome man and will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known him
Teresa Fetty
06/20/2012
My sympathy goes out to the family of Kelly. He was an awesome musician and he was always so friendly to everyone. Kelly truly loved his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We have lost a friend...Heaven has gained an Angel!
Renae Gray Mabie
06/20/2012
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kelly. He was a good friend and had the best smile, and what an amazing musician. He will be missed.
R.I.P Kelly
Paul Quick
06/20/2012
It's a tragedy that this has happened! My deepest sympathy goes to all the Starrett family! I am so sorry for your loss! I am sure that Kelly would want us not grieve but, to make more music and party on! God Bless all of the Starrett Family during this sad time!
lori krugler
06/20/2012
SO SO VERY SORRY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED ...THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!!!!!!! PLEASE REMEMBER GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL AND ALTHOUGH WE LOST A PART OF US KELLYS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER......MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL .... R. I . P. KELLY YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!
TJ Dagnillo and Deb Ellis
06/20/2012
"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die." Mary Frye
Tom and Jannean "NiNi" Elverum
06/19/2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Starrett family. We think of you as family and our hearts break for you.
Lots of love and prayers to you all <3
Stacy and Robert Bjork
06/19/2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole Starrett family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelly and Steve Street
06/19/2012
I my heart hurts for the loss of a great man, musician and friend. We will miss him and his music, what a great loss to all. There will be some Great Concerts in Heaven now with Kelly in charge. You will all be in our prayers and thoughts!
jerry & sany jacobs
06/19/2012
Jerry & Deb , and family of Kelly. we send our deepest synpathy to each of you during this terrible loss you are going through.We are so sorry.
The Burright Boys
06/19/2012
Thanks for Adventureland and the party last year at the park.
Joe Burright
06/19/2012
The Burright family would send out our prayers to the family of my favorite musician ( Des Moines or anywhere else brother)Thanks for all the great shows and cash I made thanks to you and your brothers in Road Show and ever other band you jammed with. I'll really miss you .