In Loving Memory Of

Marian Ellen Starr

Born: Died:August 28, 1930 July 28, 2017Timber Lake, SD Redfield, SD

Marian Ellen Starr, was born the youngest of six children, to Opal (Roberts) and Raymond Thompson on August 28, 1930 in Timber Lake, SD. Her parents farmed 15 miles southwest of Timber Lake and Marian attended the rural country (Madsen) school for eight years. Her father passed away in 1939 and her mother remarried neighbor, Sam Williamson. Marian attended her irst year of high school in Timber Lake and then her parents moved to a farm south of Doland. She graduated in 1948 from Doland High School. Marian then attended a nine-month secretarial course at Mankato Business College and was later employed in Sioux Falls.

Marian was united in marriage on November 6, 1949 to Daryle Starr. The couple lived in a small three-room home they built in Sioux Falls until moving northeast of Doland in April 1951 to begin farming with Daryle’s father, Ralph Starr. In 1958 they moved to the Frankfort area to the Starr Family Homestead, which was established in 1879.

Marian thoroughly enjoyed sharing the adventures of life with Daryle, the children, relatives and friends. As a young adult she enjoyed playing softball, dancing, bowling and attending school activities. Marian also enjoyed camping, motor home travels, cruises and trips around the world. She was a member of several social clubs and was an accomplished genealogist. In retirement she was an avid card player and painter. Marian started painting when she and Daryle retired and spent winters in Mesa, AZ and has gifted much of her work to family and friends.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her children: Ronald Starr of Doland, SD; Richard (Linda) Starr of Centennial, CO; Robin (Dale) TerWee of Sturgis, SD; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Evelyn Holzer; many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather; her husband Daryle; four brothers Leo, Melvin and Burdette Thompson and Ray Williamson; two sisters Wilma Holzer and Betty Berndt; three stepbrothers Osmar, Lawson and Leslie Williamson; her stepsister Clara Short; and her grandson Nathan Boyd.

A Life Remembered

Marian Ellen StarrVisitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Monday, July 31, 2017

Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home ~ Redfield, SDPrayer Service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017United Methodist Church ~ Redfield, SD

ClergyReverend Marty Toepke-Floyd

Special MusicMarla Starr ~ Ryan Starr

Pianist ~ Teresa Person

Music SelectionsBeyond the Sunset In the Garden

How Great Thou Art Somewhere My LoveBlessings Hail Hail The Gang's All Here

PallbearersWesley Swanson Reid Mayer Joe MayerJason Brandell Foster Boyd Ted Pazour

Honorary PallbearersMarian's Grandchildren

Final Resting PlacePrivate burial will take place at a later date

Mount Hope Cemetery ~ Frankfort, SD

~ TO THOSE I LOVE ~When I am gone, just release me, let me go -

so I can move into my afterglow. You mustn't tie me down with your tears;let's be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must,then let your grief be comforted with trust.

It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart.

And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."