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Barbara J. Starr
02/21/1937 - 08/26/2024
Obituary For Barbara J. Starr
Barbara Starr, 87, of Rapid City, passed away on August 26, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Barb was born in Willow Lake, South Dakota, to Elmer and Gertrude Phillips on February 21, 1937. She attended and graduated high school in Willow Lake. She married Richard Starr on September 30, 1955, in Huron, South Dakota. She worked as a Laundry Department Aid for Howard Johnson & Black Hills Retirement Center. She was an avid member of the Red Hats Club, loved playing cards, fishing and embroidery.
Barbara is survived by her children: Jane Cheesman (Chester), Scott Starr, Clay Starr (Pam Wright), Rose Starr (Jonathan Roberts); her grandchildren: Skye Lynn Row, Sasha Fogle, Micheal Starr (Amber), Ivy March (Terry), Jynessa Starr, Autumn Biers (Luke), Ireland Larsen; several great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, several other family members and friends. Barb is preceded in death by her husband: Richard Starr; and son: Michael Starr.
Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, September 9th, 2024, at Behrens Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be given to her family to take care of her expenses. The family of Barb wishes to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the doctors, medical staff, and close friends and neighbors who have held her in such great care.
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