Dan Edward Staring

Dan Edward Staring passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his home in St. Petersburg, FL. Dan was born June 10, 1946 in Dallas, TX to Mary Francis (Harrington) and Robert "Bob" Langs Staring Sr. Dan grew up in Dennison, TX, but his family later moved to Garland, TX, where he graduated from Garland High School.

Dan's passion for service started early when he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a young man. His aspiration for service expanded even further when he chose to protect and serve his country. Upon graduating high school, Dan enlisted with the United States Army and bravely served on the battlefront in the Vietnam War. For Dan's courageous acts, valiant effort and heroic service, he was a decorated soldier and awarded multiple medals and honors including, the Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksman Rifle M-14, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and most notably, the Air Medal Bronze Star, which is a military medal awarded for heroic achievement and service in the combat zone. Most recently, Dan was honored with a trip through the organization, Honor Flight Network to Washington DC and visit the memorials that recognizes and commemorates the veterans for their service and sacrifice.

After serving his country and completing his military responsibilities, Dan learned the trade of carpentry and home building, later becoming a general contractor. His passion for carpentry and helping others lead him to the Virgin Islands, where he applied his craftsmanship to help re-build homes and communities in the St Croix area, following the devastation of Hurricane Hugo.

Eventually through his travels and expeditions, his final venture and destination is when he crossed paths with Beverly "Bev" Walker, whom he later married on July 1, 2000 and they ended up building their life and sharing 25 years together in St. Petersburg, FL.

One of Dan's proudest roles was being a dad and "Kapaw" and amongst his greatest joys was his son, Rod. Their relationship and bond that they shared was stronger than wood. Rod who eventually ended up following in his dad's footsteps of becoming a general contractor, they would trade construction stories, they both shared a passion for hunting and outdoors, they experienced travel together, bantered about their hockey teams, and everything in between.
Dan also enjoyed competing with his brothers, playing table card games with Bev on their patio, water & snow skiing, scuba diving, his Diet Cokes, a good whiskey, his Tampa Bay "Bolts" hockey team, watching adventure movies, and later in life, he was fascinated with history, particularly pirates.

Dan is survived by and will be deeply missed by his wife, Beverly "Bev" who resides in St. Petersburg, FL, his son Roderick "Rod" & wife Shannon of Rowlett, TX, his five siblings, Robert "Bob" Jr of Lake Tawakoni, TX, Thomas "Tom" of Canton, TX, Susan Peck & husband Richard of Dallas, TX, Mark & wife Janet of Dallas, TX and Brian of Zephyrhills, FL, daughters Kristi Walker of Pinellas Park, FL and Kendyl Wilson of Hudson, FL, as well as many beloved nephews and nieces.
Grandchildren, Tayler & husband Dillon, Mitchell, Avery, Emersen, Stacy, Paxton, Bryson and Lucas. Great-grandchildren Clementine Grace and Luke.
Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew, loved, and admired him.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Bob Sr and Mary Francis Staring, daughter, Michelle Garber, and grandson, Jaymason.

Please join the family at a memorial service celebrating Dan's life at Sacred Heart Historical Catholic Church, 3905 Hickox Rd, Rowlett, TX 75089 on Friday, October 10, 2025 3pm.