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Barbara Geertsema
December 19, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, dear family. We shared so many years and fond memories together. My Jim passed this June after a long battle with Parkinson´s. I am so sorry I have not been in contact. My deepest regrets. Much love to the family.
Donette Popovich
May 10, 2024
Please know that your family are in our thoughts & prayers! We loved your mom so much & have so many memories of football games & wrestling tournaments! I understand so much your grief. We lost Tom 2 years ago. Please let us know if you need anything. Love the Popovich family
John and Patty Ellis
May 2, 2024
Dear Neal, Patty and I are so sorry for your loss. We remember seeing Sharon and talking to her in Arnold Hall...and at a couple of our reunions. We were immediately struck by her kindness and sweet soul. It is no wonder that she became such a beloved teacher, mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you.
Jenea
May 2, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences to Mrs. Starkey´s family and friends. She was my 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Keller. She truly was the best teacher I ever had. Her stories about her dogs and family I still remember today, like her dog prancing behind a deer that was prancing across a field. She was such a loving and caring teacher, we all loved being in her class. She promised she would never yell at us or she would quit teaching, and she never did. That environment and relationships she built is why we loved learning. She made a forever impact on me, and I´m 38 years old now! Sending hugs and love.
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Kristy Helm
May 1, 2024
My deepest condolences to your family. Mrs. Starkey was my 3rd grade and 5th grade teacher at Keller Elementary. At that time she was teamed up with Mrs. Donna Priester. What a pair of amazing teachers. They brought join to wveryone that was in their classroom as well as anyone at Keller. Heaven has definitely welcomed another Angel to the team.
Barbara liontas
May 1, 2024
Dear Neil. Barbara Liontas here telling you how sorry I am at Sharon´s passing. She was truly a lovely lady. We all fell in love with her when you first brought her to the Academy as a date. Will never forget her smile. May her memory be eternal. Barbara
Lorraine and Eli Bebout
April 29, 2024
Sharon was an incredible lady, mother, and friend. Although we did not see her as often as we would have liked, always admired her for her courage with the obstacles she had to deal with. Best to Neal and the family
Vickie Smith
April 29, 2024
Condolences to the family. I remember Miss Starkey from John Adams. She was my 5th grade teacher along with 2 other teachers. I have fond memories of that year.
Sue Cove
April 28, 2024
I loved Sharon. I worked with her at several D11 schools mostly Scott Elementary.
I still have a book from her given as a gift about friendship. An absolutely lovely lady and I know she will be missed!
Peace to her awesome family.
Sue Cove, Littleton Colorado
Dennis Caldwell
April 28, 2024
All of us at my office remember and cherish the honor of knowing and caring for Sharon. Our best to All of the family. We keep her in our hearts.
Dennis Caldwell MD
Dorothy H. Phillips
April 28, 2024
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am deeply sorry Neal. I loved her so much and will miss our special friendship.
Jeanne Kleinman Williams
April 28, 2024
Sharon left a legacy which she lived daily. I was fortunate to be a new member of the Keller Elementary team in 1977. Meeting Sharon made my life sweet.. I can still hear her laugh and see her smile no matter the challenges she had after her diagnosis. She was a feisty one which made school wonderful for students, parents, staff, and the community.
She was definitely a warrior
in this fight against hepatitis. I remember her telling us about the diagnosis and remained positive about a cure.
When I left Keller and Sharon had leadership roles in the district, I would run into her now and then and it was always the same; as if we had seen each other yesterday. My condolences and healing thoughts go to her family and close friends who she cherished. I don´t have to say it because you know the impact she had on all of us. I am a better person for having known Sharon.
Jeanne Kleinman Williams
Pat & Nita Russell
April 26, 2024
Neal & Family-Pat & I were so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. We were so happy to have shared time with you both during last year's USAFA class reunion. Sharon was such an outgoing & caring person. She will be greatly missed! We send you all our Love, Hugs, Kisses & Prayers Always!!! We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers in the days & weeks to come. God Bless You Now & Forever!!!
Mary Echols
April 26, 2024
Sharon was such a very special lady and one whom I´ll never forget!! I met her when I started helping with some housekeeping in their home and was there for several years! She was such a pleasant person with always a smile on her face! One couldn´t help but love her! She was always upbeat, even when she was struggling with her health. I never heard her express a single complaint, even when she wasn´t feeling well!
I can´t say enough wonderful things about Sharon and am so glad I had the privilege to know her for several years!
She will be sorely missed for sure!
My sincere condolences to Neal, Tracy, Mitch, and all the grandchildren!
Prayers for you all during these difficult days!
Mike and Linda Cryer
April 26, 2024
Neal thanks for your friendship. We will miss "Kearney" so much. Glad I could make her smile. God be with you all.
Khi and Andy Soldano
April 25, 2024
Neal and the kids and grandkids, you are all in our prayers. We have been blessed to have Sharon and the entire Starkey family in our lives. Thank you Sharon for all the excellent advice on raising boys and for loving our dog Luke so much. You'll forever be remembered. You're an absolute inspiration. God Bless you all.
Larysa Martyniuk
April 25, 2024
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother "Honey". May memories sustain you through this difficult time. Larysa Martyniuk
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