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Ernest E. Starr passed away 6/28/2006 and will be missed by all who knew him. Ernest signed up for the military during WW II and served in Europe, receiving the WW II Victory Medal. Ernest continued with the military after the end of WW II. Ernest and family lived in Germany during the Occupation and received the Army of Occupation Medal. Following the tours in Germany, Ernest was soon transferred to Fort Sam Houston. The family fell in love with the San Antonio area and bought a home. After each deployment asking for reassignment to San Antonio. Ernest also received the National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Joint Services Commendation Medal while serving in Ethiopia, the Vietnam Service Medal and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal six times. Ernest retired from the military in 1972. After retirement, Ernest was employed by the Northside Independent School District as a school bus driver. The summer school breaks allowed Ernest and Dorothy to fulfill a life long dream, RVing. Once Ernest retired from the school district, they began to RV most of the year, either on short trips locally or taking months long journeys across the US visiting family and friends. Ernest enthusiastically joined many RVing groups: Blue Bonnet Sams, SMARTS, and was a life member of Good Sam. Ernest was also a life member of the Retired Officers Association and DAV. Ernest and Dorothy were long time members of the Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church where they both served in many capacities. In his spirit of giving, Ernest donated himself to the Legacy of Life Program. Donations in his name may be given to the Los Angeles Heights Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vivian Ruth Archibald; and brother, Theodore Leslie Starr. Ernest his survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Pittman Starr; daughters, Edna Ernestine Quirolla and husband, Lawrence of Eureka, Ca and Brenda Lee Starr and husband, Dale Hart of Maryville, WA; son, Charles Harvey Bouldin and wife, Faye of Tacoma, WA; brother, David Starr and wife, Marion of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Lynn, Dayna, Bob, Theresa, Debra, Diana, Ross and Troy; great-grandchildren, Stephen, John, Mark, Debra, Michael, Stephen, Christopher, Michael, Jessica, William, Katie, Bobby and Harley; eight great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 12:00 Noon at the Chapel at Mission Park North, with Reverend Melanie Welsh officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 210 349-1414

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Ernest E. Starr

April 3, 1923 - June 28, 2006