Joseph Start
Oct. 13,1942 – Dec.15, 2025
Joseph Eugene Start, 83, a longtime Sweet Home resident, died Dec.15, 2025.
He was born Oct. 13, 1942, in Seattle and grew up in Bothell Wash. He attended Everett Community College, then finished his undergraduate work at Western Washington
University. He also attended Oregon State University, earning a teaching credential.
Joe led an adventurous life. He loved drum circles, snow skiing and the great outdoors. He was an…