Craig Starnes, age 53 of The Dalles, Oregon died on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Craig was born on October 27, 1968 in Grinnell, Iowa, to Larry and Shirley Starnes (Emmert) . He was raised on the family farm in Chester Township and educated in Grinnell, Iowa.

Craig worked many years making double hung windows for Wenco Windows (Jeld-Wen) in Grinnell . In 2005 Craig moved to Hood River, Oregon where he worked for several years at Cardinal IG Glass in the shapes department. Craig loved the Pacific Northwest. He had a passion for mountain biking. He enjoyed water sports and fishing on the Columbia River. He enjoyed visiting Mt. Hood and the Pacific Ocean. Craig also enjoyed hunting; deer and raccoon amongst other critters . He got his first deer when he was 13 years old.

Craig had a grand passion for music. He was a pretty good singer!  He took 2nd place in the Colgate Country Music Showdown in The Dalles, Oregon singing one of his favorite songs "Boot Scootin' Boogie", of Brooks and Dunn. Craig loved karaoke and could get any party started. Craig was a friend to all.

Craig was a member in Faith of The First United Methodist Church in The Dalles, Oregon.

Craig is survived by his father Larry Starnes of Lake Havasu City, AZ, his son Ryan Starnes of Colfax, IA, his siblings Sara Vega (Starnes) of Hood River, OR, and Matthew Storm of Portland, OR. Two nieces; Emma and Natalia Vega. One Aunt, two Uncles and cousins.

Craig was proceded in death by his Grandparents; Don & Ida Starnes, Lee & Mary Emmert, and his mother Shirley Starnes (Emmert) in November 2020. Also Uncles Marvin and Willard Emmert.

A graveside service, open to the public, will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Chester Cemetery, north of Grinnell.

Out in the country past the city limit sign… may you Rest in Peace. 🕊️

Any memorials can be made to Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa (1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112 to help pay for Craig's interment expenses.