Mildred Frances Starr

Mildred Frances Starr died Friday, January 24, 2014, at age 91. She was born in Otis, Oregon to George and Olive Church. She was married to Douglas G. Starr in Oceanlake on May 13, 1944, and they had three children: Michael, George, and Deborah. Mildred is survived by her two sons, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

She was a long time resident of the Lincoln City area before moving with her husband to Salem. The last twelve years she had been living at Madrona Hills Retirement Center and had just moved to Redwood Heights where she could receive closer care due to deteriorating health. The family would like to express their thanks to Redwood Heights for their care and kidness.

Mildred, who was one of five sisters, "The Church Girls", was more comfortable working in the dairy barn beside her dad than helping around the house. Mildred believed in a strong work ethic and was known to "tell it like it is" After graduation from Taft High School, Mildred moved to Portland where she worked in a defense factory, however she didn't find Portland to her liking and decided to return home. She enjoyed both hunting and fishing and would start planning next year's hunt even before unpacking from this year. Her son George had taken Mildred elk hunting for the past 13 years since her husband had died and her 2014 hunting license was already in hand. While not considered a warm and fuzzy person, Mildred's strong family bond was evident to all who knew her and in turn she was deeply loved by both family and those who knew her.

Services will be 1pm on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Restlawn Funeral Home, 201 Oak Grove Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon. A reception will follow at Salem Elks 2336 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, Oregon