Aug. 9, 1945 – Jan. 14, 2016
Walter Starr, 70, of Sweet Home died Jan. 14, 2016.
He was born Aug. 9, 1945 in Denver, Colo.
He loved fishing, camping, gold mining and panning, and jokes. He never knew a stranger.
Mr. Starr was very active in the local American Legion post during the final two years of his life. He received the Legionaire of the Year award in 2014.
He is survived by his niece, Cheryl Almaraz of Garden Grove, Calif.; three great- nieces; and his Sweet Home friends, who were like family to him.
Services for Mr. Starr will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the American Legion Post 133, 1127 Long St. A potluck dinner is planned.