Charlotte Jean Starbuck
March 1, 1929 - December 23, 2014
From: Nevada, IA
Charlotte Jean Starbuck, age 85, of Nevada, died at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 26, 2014, at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, with Pastor Myron Herzberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday one hour prior to services.
Born March 1, 1929, in Nevada, Iowa, Charlotte Jean (McAtee) Starbuck was the daughter of Arlo Emerson and Bessie Marie (Larsen) McAtee. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1947, and was united in marriage to Darrell Dayton Starbuck on August 29, 1948, at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada.
Jean was employed at Donnelley Marketing in Nevada for several years. In 1956, she and Darrell opened Starbuck’s Drive-In, which became a mainstay of the Nevada business community for over 40 years. They retired to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and returned to Story County in 1996.
Jean was a faithful member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. Mostly, she loved her family and all the happy times they enjoyed together. She liked to travel and appreciated visits from the kids while in Arkansas. She will be remembered as a caring and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include daughter, Kathie (Phil) Kuhns of Nevada and their two daughters, Dena (Adam) Blazek and Heather (Toby) McCarter; son, Douglas (Helen) Starbuck of Nevada and their children Tony, Megan, and Charlie Starbuck; son, Bradley (Rhonda) Starbuck of Ames and their son Arlo (Teresa) Starbuck; and daughter, Linda Bishop of Colo and her daughter, Molly Bishop; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Rasmussen of Grand Island, NE; a sister-in-law, Joyce Stenson of Marshalltown; as well as many other extended family members and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell in 2009; her son, Dayton Darrell Starbuck; three sisters, Veletta Poush, Beverley Boyd, and Nancy Haas; and a brother, Darrell McAtee.
Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Jean and her family.
Condolences
Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 5:37 PM
“Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your family loss. I just heard from my mom you moved back to Colo! please look me up. we are still married 37 yrs come April, both retired, I am taking Rick to Mayo a lot for his brain disease, he had surgery(62%Right side of brain removed) so I now take care of Rick at home. We have many memories, and it brought back the loss of Dayton, which hit Rick hard. please call me soon! Rick and Linda Dawson”
- Linda Dawson
Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8:19 PM
“Dear Kathie and Phil
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful person. She was such a beautiful person inside and out , always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed by many. Love and prayers to your family.
Sincerely and God bless
Karen ”
- Karen Willson
Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 2:38 PM
“Dear Kathie and Family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dear Mother, Jean. My family and I have such fond memories of times spent with her. We marveled at her gentle kindness, patience, and ability to welcome all of us into your fold. The Picnics we shared with your family were exceptional. I can still see your Mother retrieving Dairy Sweet Root Beer from the car for our delight.
My Sisters, Brothers, and I send our heart felt sympathy. Our Mother ( Maxine ) passed away last March. I can envision your parents and mine , now together.
My Sincere Condolences,
Kathy ( Bean ) Alvers
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- Kathleen M. (Bean) Alvers
Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 6:01 PM
“Our heartfelt sympathy. My family have such fond memories of our visits to nevada. Your family always treated us with such kindness. Each and everyone of my brothers and sister's can each recite a memory of such good times with your family.
You are in our prayers
The Bean family
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- Karen Costa daughter of Phil and Maxine Bean
Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 6:01 PM
“I was so sorry to learn that my mother's dear friend, Jean Starbuck, had passed. I cannot explain it, but Mrs. Starbuck made this visiting Illinois Bean family feel utterly welcomed in her home and loved! It was as if she were our Iowa mom! I know my mom loved Jean and her husband Darrell, and our family looked forward to seeing them and all their children when we would visit in the summer. Thank you, Jean! God's peace to you and your entire family. Fondly, Barbara (Bean) Marchi”
- Barbara Bean Marchi
Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 12:50 PM
“Dear Linda and Molly,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. This is the time for you to remember all the great memories that you all shared with her and she will always be with you in spirit. God bless you and my deepest condolences. Dixie
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- Dixie Wheeler Magden
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Fond memories of Starbucks and your family growing up in Nevada. Prayers to your family.”
- Ann Danielson
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“I have so many wonderful memories of Jean and Darrell while working for them and also just seeing them both around town. Jean will be missed a great deal. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.”
- Donna Stuehrk Scherr
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Starbuck family. May you find peace in the memories you share. Dan & Mary Lou Haddock”
- Dan and Mary Lou Haddock
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“Kathie, Your Mom was always such a nice lady and we'll always remember her from going to the drive-in. We are so sorry for your loss. ”
- Jim and Janet Mayo
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“Many years have passed since Jean, Veletta and I went to school in Nevada. They were both good friends. Darrell certainly made Jean happy.”
- stan nelson
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“Dear Kathy, Doug, Brad, Linda and families,
We were so sorry to hear about your mother. We know your loss is great and words can't really make difference, but we hope it helps a little to know that you're n the thoughts of so many...She was such a sweetheart and such a wonderful Aunt. We will dearly miss her but will always cherish the special times that we were so lucky to have shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love you all! Marlene and Dan”
- Marlene and Dan Quillen
Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:13 PM
“We are so sorry for your loss. Holidays are suppose to be a happy time. Thinking about you all. Hoping that you will all take time to laugh, smile and talk about the great times you've had growing up in such a wonderful family. ”
- Jay and Cindy Grismore
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 12:10 PM
“Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Nancy howard”
- Nancy Howard
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 12:10 PM
“Jean was a loving, caring Aunt and we loved her to pieces, She had a big heart, just like all the Starbucks, and raised up five awesome children who gave her beautiful grandchildren. She worked hard, and loved deeply and we are going to miss her smiles and hugs. Our love goes with her, until we meet again...
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- John and Dee Ann Weiss
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“My thoughts and Prayers to all”
- Kathy Shepherd
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“My deepest sympathy to Jean's family. I worked for Darrell and Jeanne at Starbuck's Drive-In back in the 60's and have many wonderful memories of both of them. They were by far two of the best people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. My prayers go out to all of the family.”
- Kae (Robertson) Stratton
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Jean. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed greatly by many. Prayers and hugs to the family. Teresa”
- Teresa Musselman Houghton
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“I am sad to hear the news! Such a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Aunt.
Jean was such a classy lady and I looked up to her and enjoyed our conversations. She will be greatly missed! I hope all your happy times bring you peace.
Love you all,
Stacy”
- Stacy Starbuck-Anderson
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“I'm so very sorry for your loss. Such a nice lady.
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- Patrick Fitzgerald
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“My Mother was the heart of our family. Because of her …..love will see us through, memories will make us rich, and family will always be our greatest gift.”
- Linda Starbuck Bishop
Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 9:24 AM
“Love her so much and going to miss her.”
- Helen Starbuck
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