January 30, 2017

Dear Dave, Sue, and all the Kitch family,
Sorry this is so late, but I only learned about Mr. Kitch’s passing. When I first began doing bird walks at Starlite, I loved it when he joined us. He always added something special to the event. He is still there, walking the trails without the burden of a tired body. The world is a better place because of Starlite Campground. It is a legacy to be proud of. We offer our sincere sympathy.  Lee & Jim Amigh

November 07, 2016

             NOVEMBER 7, 2016 
DAVE, SUE, & FAMILY
WE JUST HEARD ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER & GRANDFATHER, PLEASE KNOW THAT ALL THE FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
RICH & LIZ BLINN
                                                   

November 07, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathies Dave and Sue (and to all the Kitch family).  He sounds like a great man, may it bring you peace. 
~Jim and Sue Buckius
 
 

November 06, 2016

To the Kitch family and friend our thoughts amd prayers are with you all. Jeff and Sue Seiger

November 05, 2016

Dear Kathy and family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad.  He sounded like such a wonderful person when lived a good life.
Peace to you all.
Terrie (Johnson) Finger

November 05, 2016

Dear Kitch Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Mr. Kitch’s passing.  We always enjoyed talking with him about photography, views from the top of the mountain and anything.  He was a kind, gentle, funny and interesting man. We will miss him, but his legacy lives on at Starlite.
 You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joyce and Jere Baker
 
 
 

November 04, 2016

Both my father and myself had not only the privilege but the honor to not just have worked with Dave at Lancaster Press but to have been his friend. I’m sure that anyone who worked with Dave, or just simply got to know him, would agree with the first line in his obituary in that he truly was a good and gentle man. Dave had an incredible ability to keep the machinery working at the print shop. He always seemed to add a calming touch to anything he did. He was a very good friend of both of us, especially of my fathers who passed on 8 years ago. I know that Dave will be sorely missed by his family and all who came to know him through the years. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. May God deeply bless you all and be with you in your time of mourning. I wish I could have attended your service for Dave but unfortunately I have business to attend to out of state and couldn’t change it.  God be with you. Sincerely, Roger Bouder

November 04, 2016

Dear Kitch Family 
 Mr. Kitch was a kind and gentle soul and will be sadly missed. Our family had the chance to chat with him many times over the years of camping at starlight. Think of all the good memories that he has left with you.
God bless you all.
Charlie Nahm , Taryn & Keith Smith

November 03, 2016

Dear Eileen, Andrea, Momma Lee, and the entire Kitch Family,
A long life, well lived…full of love.  And yet, goodbye is still very difficult.  May happy memories of shared times bring peace.  Your father and mother were always so welcoming to all of your friends. The extended kindness will never be forgotten. 
Love and Prayers to you all,
Loretta and Marty Valle
 

November 03, 2016

Dear Kitch Family, Dave will be missed by many but not forgotten– My family spent a lot of time at the campground and have a lot of wonderful memories. Until we meet again in the campground in the sky-
Lester Mumma

November 02, 2016

Dear Dave , Sue and entire Kitch family,
Joan and I are very sorry for your loss, loosing the family patriarch is very difficult but I know Mr. Kitch left this world very proud of the family he left behind to carry on his legacy. May time and your memories help heal the pain and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
George and Joan Erickson

November 02, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Papa Dave. We have enjoyed many years in camp, and hearing Papa Dave’s many stories. As our campsite originally was in the Little Dipper, many mornings we would encounter Papa Dave barreling up the trail road from his house in the small lite blue SUV. Always a smile. He always could answer our questions regarding humingbirds. A wealth of knowledge.
Our deepest sympthy to the whole family,
Roger and Carole Wenzek

November 02, 2016

Dear Kitch Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.  We have so many good memories of times we camped at Starlite through the years with our daughters, my mom and dad, and friends.  We will always remember Mr. Kitch as our hayride driver.   You all are blessed to be such a wonderful family and we know the head of your family will be dearly missed.
Prayers,
Brian and Cindy Woodcraft
 

November 02, 2016

With deepest sympathy!  He was a great man I will always remember the long talks about life in the store / office he always told me to do my best! While I worked there!   Again with deep sympathy he will be missed!!!  The Stief Family  (Tammy)

November 02, 2016

he will be missed  rest in peace
 

November 02, 2016

Dear Kitch Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle David’s passing.  I am Diane & Charley Monaghan’s daughter (Margaret’s granddaughter).  I hadn’t seen Uncle David in quite some time, but have such fond memories of him and visiting camp.  Uncle David was always so warm and welcoming to me and my brother, Paul.  I remember coming to camp with my grandparents to visit Uncle David and Aunt Lee.  Our favorite thing was to play mini-golf and Uncle David would always let us play multiple rounds and reward us with whatever ice cream we wanted at the end.  I think the last I saw him was at Aunt Annie and Uncle Bob’s 50th where we had the family reunion at camp.  He will definitely be missed.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Beth Rapoza

November 02, 2016

Dear Kitch Family, We’re so sorry to hear you’ve lost your loved one. Please know we are praying for your family. Love, Cecelia Henne

November 02, 2016

Sue and Dave and family, sorry to read about your loss. You are all in my prayers. Deepest sympathy.  Miki Andes

November 02, 2016

Dear Kitch Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mr. Kitch. My family and I stayed at Starlite as seasonals every summer for years when I was a teenager. I couldnt wait to come. Even after 30 years, I am still in touch with some of the friends I made. You are all in my prayers.
Marea Desmond Hernandez

November 02, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. 
The calario’s

November 02, 2016

To Doug & family
I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s death. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim McGeehan

November 02, 2016

To All the Kitch Family,
I am saddened by the news of “Mr. Kitch’s” passing. I will always remember him with a smile on my face, in the 40+ years of camping at Starlite every memory I have of him is a sweet one, my fondest being his reading jokes from that book of jokes during the pot luck dinners. I am sure you all are keenly aware of how lucky and blessed you were to have him as your Dad and Granddad. He was a remarkable man, that raised a remarkable family. I wish I could be there Friday, but unfortunatley I am unable to attend. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Robin Lock

November 02, 2016

To the Kitch Family , 
So sorry to hear about your loss of your dad and grandfather. He lives on in all of you and will always be in your heart 
Janet and Tom Taylor

November 02, 2016

To Aunt Lee and all my Kitch cousins:
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful husband and beloved Dad into eternal life this week.  I will always remember his gentleness, his very funny sense of humor, and his incredible work ethic.  We have so many happy memories of holidays at your home and at camp.   I always enjoyed the home videos, the accordian sessions, all of the good food, and the ways we played together as cousins.  It was wonderful growing up to see how each of the five siblings and their spouses (my aunts and uncles) loved each other and easily blended into one big happy family.  I remember his four sisters calling your Dad, “Juney”!  It pains me to know that I will not be able to come to his funeral service on Friday.  But please know that I am with all of you in prayer and in thanksgiving for this beautiful man, who is now at peace, my Uncle David.
–Diane Monaghan