Helen Ann Karr

Helen Ann Karr, 71, of Whittier, Calif., passed away Oct. 13, 2005. Helen was born on July 19, 1934, in Greenfield, Iowa.

Helen is survived by her husband, Emmett "Skeet" Karr; two daughters, Karen Spek, Kathy Johnson and son-in-law, Don Johnson; three grandchildren, Katie Shook, Jeffrey Johnson, and Kimberly Johnson; two sisters, Mary Catherine Lowry, La Habra, Calif, Joan Oterman, Kansas City, Mo.; and one brother, Leroy Starr, Claycomo, Mo.; many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Married to the love of her life, Skeet on Nov. 22, 1952, in Nevada, Mo., Helen retired from Whittier Hospital as a Cardiology Tech.

Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Catherine Starr; and three brothers, Jonnie Starr, Steve Starr, and Larry Starr. Helen will be very deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.