Evalyn W. Strause

STRAUSE, Evalyn W., 87, of Richmond, widow of Maurice L. Strause Jr., passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her four children, Philip E. Strause and his wife, Cynthia, of San Mateo, Calif., Catherine S. Plotkin of Richmond, Richard G. Strause of Napa, Calif., and John M. Strause and his wife, Sylvia, of Winchester, Va. She leaves nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. Albert H. Wilkinson Jr. of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and his wife, Linda; and many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Fla., Sis attended Smith College. She moved to Richmond in 1945 and immersed herself in community life. She was active with the Girl Scouts, serving as troop leader at Congregation Beth Ahabah for a number of years, the Virginia Museum, the Valentine Richmond History Center, Retreat Hospital, The Virginia Home and numerous other organizations. She loved golf, Bridge, fishing, travel, theater, dance, UVA football, and entertaining her many friends. She was blessed with a wicked sense of humor, passionately held convictions, and great compassion. She was a resident of Cedarfield and a member of the Congregation Beth Ahabah. The family thanks all of those involved in taking care of her for the last several years, especially her devoted caregivers from Compassionate Tender Loving Care LLC and the staff of Cedarfield. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hebrew Cemetery, 4th and Hospital Streets, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Valentine Richmond History Center, Massey Cancer Center, Congregation Beth Ahabah. Funeral services arranged by Bliley's-Central.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.