Kaye Starkson 1950-2016
Katherine L. “Kaye” Starkson, 66, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan after a short battle with cancer.
Kaye was born Feb. 7, 1950, to the late Edward J. and Ida K. (Henderson) Hamner. She married Wayne L. Starkson at Manhattan on March 20, 1982. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1968.
Kaye had worked for Twin Valley in Waterville. Then after moving to Holton she worked for the Capper Foundation and later worked several years as the Director for the Jackson County Training Center. She enjoyed helping those with disabilities and felt that she was at her best when those helping her were in the limelight and getting the credit.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne L. Starkson of Waterville; her two sons, Shawn Hamner of Waterville and Jeremy Hamner and wife Rikki of Griffin, Ga.; her three grandchildren; two sisters, Jeannie McGaha and Kim Hamner of South Carolina; and very good friend Brandi Anderson of Netawaka.
Funeral services were held Monday morning, June 13, at the United Methodist Church in Waterville with Pastor Debby Dick officiating. Music was to include pre-recorded selections of “Endless Love,” “Power in the Blood,” “Humble and Kind” and “Bless the Broken Road.” Beverly Hedke was the organist. Casket bearers included Colt Hamner, Gage Hamner, Harold Lamberson, William Smith, Michael Vermetten and Greg Christensen. Burial was held at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Katherine Starkson Memorial to help with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Terry-Christie Funeral Home at P.O. Box 61, Waterville, KS 66548.
Services arranged by Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Waterville. Condolences may be left online at www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com
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