After a brief illness, in the City of Sacramento, on the 3rd of February, 2012, Mr. Dee Start, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Dee was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Violet Start of Missouri, his beloved wife Helen Start of Sacramento, and his sister Lois Moffett of Arizona. Dee is survived by his brother Kyle Start (Allene) of Elk Grove, CA., his sister Lee Correll of Arkansas, his son Steven Start (Susan) of Elk Grove, Ca., his son Tim Start of Utah and his daughter Annette Rutemiller (Brian) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dee also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dee moved his family to the Sacramento area from Chicago, IL in the early 1950s and established a continuing family owned business. Dee was also a veteran of WWII. Mr. Start was a man of great faith and was a member of the Arden Christian Church for many years. Friends are welcome at W.F. Gormley and Sons at 2015 Capitol Ave. Sacramento, CA on Monday, February 6 from 3-7pm. A small graveside service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery. The Family would also like to thank Dees friend and companion Rose Swanson for her dedication and help. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Sutter Care at Home, a Sutter Health Affiliate.