Patricia Starr-Hebeisen Obituary

Patricia Starr-Hebeisen, of Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Peppi's House (TMC Hospice) in Tucson Arizona. She courageously battled her autoimmune conditions and severe back issues for decades, and several months of chemotherapy treatments to combat metastatic lung cancer that was diagnosed this past summer, before joining her angels up in Heaven.

Born to William and Jeanne Starr on December 27, 1954 in Washington D.C. Pat traveled the world with her family as an Airforce Brat. After she was born, the family had small stints in Washington D.C., Germany, and Sacramento, before making a final stop in Tucson. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School for grade school, graduated from Rincon High School in 1974, and received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Arizona in 1978.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years David, son Eric (Karla), granddaughters Katya and Jeanne Claire, brothers William (Jo) and Richard (Terry), brother in laws Mark (Diane), Daniel (Tammy), and James (Susan), and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by father William, mother Jeanne, sister Susan, and sister in laws Julie and Rita.

A memorial service will be held at St Josephs church in Tucson Arizona December 17 at 9 a.m. followed by a graveside internment at All Faiths cemetery at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Humane Society, Casa De Las Ninos, or Youth On Their Own (YOTO) in Tucson Arizona.