Starrett, Fern Marie 1925-2012

STARRETT, RUPE, CULP, LECLAIR, ADAMS, PELCMAN, BARNES, PROCTOR, CHAPAI

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Date: 4/10/2020 at 19:01:14

Fern M. Starrett

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. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register Thurs 09 Feb 2012.