July 18, 1930 ~ July 28, 2009

Dorothy Waide Starkey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on July 28, 2009.   She was 79 years old. 

Dorothy was born July 18, 1930 in Sanger, Denton County Texas to Margaret Marie Gibson Waide and Ray Edward Waide.  She spent her childhood years with here siblings Jimmy Ray Waide, Sonny Waide (deceased) as well as her half-brothers Gene Fowler, Richard Fowler and her half-sister Margie Fowler.

She married Odell Starkey on April 6, 1951 in Carlsbad, New Mexico and they eventually settled in Bakersfield, California.  She and Odell eventually moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah after her retirement.

Dorothy is remembered for her love of family and her personal accomplishments.  She returned to college at age forty and taught 2^nd and 3^rd grade at elementary schools in California for over twenty years.  She enjoyed painting, crossword puzzles, reading, camping, dancing and music.  She also had a terrific sense of humor.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Odell Starkey, her four children, Gerald Lee Starkey (Susan), Catherine Lyn Plant (Ken), Donna Kaye Sorenson (Steve) and Danny Ray Starkey. She leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law Roxann Starkey.  

Dorothy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She and Odell joined the Church in 1975. She was later sealed to her husband Odell and her children in the Los Angeles Temple.

Her final moments were at her home in Pleasant Grove, Utah surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and relatives. 

A funeral service honoring Dorothy will be held on Friday, July 31st, 2009 at the BattleCreek First Ward Chapel 1250 East 200 South in Pleasant Grove, Utah at 11:00 am.  There will be a visitation hour prior to the service at 10:00 am at the chapel.  Interment including a dedication of the grave site will take place at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Olpin Mortuary of Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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Stefanie Sorensen Hendon said:

Dorothy was a wonderful woman and a loss to everyone who knows her. I am grateful I was able to spend a little time with her a few years ago. My heart felt condolences to the entire Starkey family. You will be in my prayers. Best, Stefanie Sorensen Hendon

July 30, 2009

Rebecca Richardson said:

My thoughts are with you, Lyn, and your family. Your Mom will always hold a special place in my heart. Your house was in many ways my second home when we were growing up. The miles she and your Dad put on their car picking me up and taking me home! The trips to the beach camping out at Pismo and going clam digging...the memories are never far away. I always will remember your Mom as a beautiful woman. Blue eyes that could look right thru us when she asked us where exactly we were going...as we were running out the door. I just know we tried to never look back and get eye contact!! I still remember her infectious laugh. She had a great laugh. I hope I told her thank you and how much I appreciated all that she did for me. She allowed you and I to go back and forth from one house to the other for years and I remember her driving us to the school dances on Friday nights just like it was yesterday. And Lee, I still remember you teasing us without mercy!! My prayers to you all and Lyn, you are my soul sister and truly still...my Best Friend. I love you all! Becky

July 31, 2009

Sally and Dick Russell said:

To The Starkey Family We are so sorry for your lost. Dorothy was a wonderful person. I enjoyed being with her when we were visiting teaching together. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends, Sally and Dick Russell and family Bakersfield, CA

August 01, 2009