My condolences to the Starkey family, Kathy was a dear friend who I met when I worked for the County. She was very compassionate of other’s & displayed kindness to those in need. Kathy stood up for what she believed in (always with facts to back her up). I will miss our conversations on the phone during her long walks which she thoroughly enjoyed. Kathy had a great sense of humor and we had some great laughs about the goings on in the world, and then again not so great laughs depending on what the issue was. I can hear her say “fight the good fight!” Merry Christmas in heaven Kathy, I will miss you during this Holiday season!

I am so sad to hear that Kathy passed away. We worked as volunteer mediators together in San Jose, first with the County office and then through Project Sentinel.  Kathy had a wonderful knack for diplomacy and kindness. Her caring attitude made her a good listener and effective mediator.  I will miss her.

Rest in peace Kathy. I worked with Kathy at the County and she was always so positive. Never a mean word to come out of her. Very genuine. We would always say Merry Christmas to each other, and we thought we were being so rebellious to what sometimes seemed to be a too politically correct world.  We got a kick out of it and would laugh. Glad to have known her.  

My thoughts are with the family as I send my condolences.  It was fun growing up across the street from the Starkey family.  Through the years, whenever I was back home, I always looked forward to checking in with Kathy and hearing how everything was going.  
Sincerely,
Tom Wight & family

Kathy was such a compassionate, positive, and loving person.  We met while volunteering as mediators for the courts.  We hiked several times together throughout Covid which led to a great friendship, where we shared our life stories, out jobs with the County and our mutual beliefs in our faith and God.  I will miss her very much.  See you in heaven Kathy.

My condolences to Kathy’s family. I worked with Kathy for just over 10 years at Santa Clara County in HR office. I will always remember Kathy with her warm smile and she was a very caring person. We had many laughs together during our chats.  I know that Kathy had great faith so I know she is at rest now with her mom. God bless her. Eternal be her memory.

I miss our late night talks.  I miss you and think of you everyday.  May you Rest In Peace with mom, dad and Jim.

I remember back to the 1960s when The Beatles were making the US scene that the Campbell Press had announced that Kathy Starkey had memorized all the lyrics to their songs.   

Kathy was such a wonderful human! Her faith in God was evident in how she lived and loved people. She had such a quiet and gentle strength--a beautiful soul. I will always remember her infectious smile, great laugh, and insightful conversations. Rest in peace, dear Kathy.

Kathy and I co-mediated many cases together.  She was always attentive to the parties and  strived to do the best job possible.  She will be missed.

Kathy was a consistent and excellent volunteer mediator with Santa Clara County OMOS's day of court mediation  program in Civil Harassment court for many years.  She will certainly be missed by all who knew her.

We are very saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. We have been so fortunate to have the Starkey family as our next door neighbors. Over these last few years, we have enjoyed our time and conversations together with Kathy and will miss her greatly. Our condolences go out to the entire Starkey family. Ron & Donna

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Kathy Ann Starkey

11 May, 1951 – 3 October, 2021

Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

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