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Don Miller Stroud

Don Stroud Obituary

DON MILLER STROUD, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004 at his home. A native of San Marcos, Texas he lived in Houston for the last 53, years. Don was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Pearl Harbor Survivors, USS Laws Association, Windsor Village Little League, and was a Veteran of WWII. Survivors include 4 daughters, Shirley Mathews and husband Henry, Donna Van Arsdall and husband Dale, Cindy Whomes and husband Jeff and Mary Thurman, 3 sons, Patrick Stroud, Eddie Stroud and wife Carolyn and Ron Stroud and wife Sandra, 8 grandchildren, Marty, Shannon, April, Leah, Dana, Ronnie Jr., Brittney and Matthew, and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home with Pastor Jakob Klingenberg officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be Friday Dec. 10 at 1 P.M. in the Mission Burial Park South in San Antonio, Tx.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 7, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Don Stroud

20 Entries

Mary Thurman

January 6, 2005

Daddy,

You have been gone for over a month. You are sorely missed. Christmas just wasn't the same without you! I can't believe we have to face a whole year without you! You know what is in our hearts and how much we miss and love you.

Love You Always and Forever,

Mary

Cindy Whomes

December 28, 2004

My deaar father, I just wanted to wish you a very merry christmas, I think ahout u everyday, and wished that u could of been here for me on christmas, christmas is just not christmas without u and mother..... The only good thing is that yall are having christmas together.......Hope to see you soon...

CW

Leah Van Arsdall

December 17, 2004

Grandpa will be sorely missed, but with the suffering he has been going through over the past several years, I am glad that he is in heaven with Grandma. I never thought, until after his passing, about how much love Grandma and Grandpa had for each other. They were truly in love and will now be able to spend eternal life together.

Grandpa,

I'm sorry that I did not have enough time with you as an adult. I love you and will miss your smile and all the fun we had together as a child! You are always in my thoughts.

Love,

Leah

robin and amber broadway

December 15, 2004

our thoughts and prayers are with you THE Stroud Family!!! Even though I only met your Dad 1 time I always said he was a very strong willed man and would probably live along time and would fight every odd against him!And he did!!!!May the LORD keep blessing all of you through this very difficult time and be with you through the holidays!!!\\ Love always\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Robin and Amber

Brittney Stroud

December 15, 2004

Papa Don,

I'm happy to know you are in a better place, and that you are with Mama Betty on her birthday. I miss you so much. I prey for you every day, and I think about you all the time. I love you and you are always in my heart. Hi to Uncle Patrick, Aunt Cindy and Mimi I love you all.

Cindy (Stroud) Whomes

December 15, 2004

Well I miss you daddy alot it has only been 10 days but it seems longer, and today u get to be with mother on her birthday, so I guess u are making mother birthday complete...love yall both

CW

Marvin Dunkin

December 15, 2004

My first year in the Windsor Little League Baseball Association was not very enjoyable. I was not very good and sat the bench most of the time. As a result, I did not play my second year of PeeWee Baseball. However, as a nine year old, I tried again, and was very fortunate to be selected by your father, who at that time, was coaching the Orioles. It was a great year, and at the end of the season, your father singled me out, with one of the team individual awards. I held on to the "Most Improved Player" trophy for many years, it was my first individual award, and bigger, in my eyes, than any old 1st place trophy, that some of the other kids were receiving. Your father always had time to talk baseball with me, no matter when I stopped by. The confidence he gave me, and skills he taught me, stayed with me for years. I have often told friends, and my children, that your father was the reason I was so succesful in baseball, even past High School.

Years ago, I attended one of the parties for your father's birthday, and as I talked with him about Pearl Harbor. I asked which boat he was on? As he crossed his arms, and looked at me, he said "We were not on a boat, we were on a ship." I asked him what the difference was? He just smiled, and said, "You can put a boat on a SHIP, but you can't put a SHIP on a boat." I wish I could have talked more to him about Pearl Harbor that day, but as always, our conversation turned to baseball. I will always remember your father, and the gift of baseball that he gave to me, and also the gift of "Freedom" that he kept safe for all of us. It was a joy and an honor to know your Father.

Someday, God will grant us the wisdom to understand, for now, remember your father, and how he lived.

J J

December 13, 2004

miss ya very much

Mary Thurman

December 13, 2004

My Daddy, What can I say. He was the greatest man I knew. I was the lucky one to be the baby. Daddy retired when I was very young and Momma went back to work. I got to travel all over with my parents. Daddy gave me my love of history and respect for our wonderful veterans. My favorite memories include the reunions for the USS Laws. Daddy will be greatly missed by all.

Douglas Jones

December 12, 2004

I'm deeply sorry for your loss.You have my condolences. Mr.Stroud was not only a great baseball coach, but also a great man.He was my first coach and coached me for 4 years,he not only taught me the game but also about growing up.He will truly be missed by everyones lives he touched.

Lottie Page

December 12, 2004

May God be with you at this time.I knew Don for many years and will miss him very much. Lottie

Wallace Dunkin

December 11, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Don and all the kids. Marvin and Richard were coached by Don and they loved him very much. He was the best and most caring coach there. Marvin told me that no one ever coached him that even compared with Don. He indeed was a hero from Pearl Harbor and as a baseball coach. He will be sorely missed. He and Richard can get together now and talk baseball in heaven. God bless your family and our prayers are with you and we ask that you continue to pray for us. Love Wallace and Trudy Dunkin

Cindy Whomes(Stroud)

December 8, 2004

My father, I could talk all day about my father, he is the greatest man I have ever known, My favorite memories of my dad is when he was coaching little league for so many years, he loved it so much, and he loved teaching the boys baseball, he was such a good coach, that was his life helping out all the boys, and the boys on his team that did not have fathers he was like a father to them, he was always there and spent extra time with them and helped them in any way he could....And then I think of him of being such a giving person, him and my mom would go and buy toys for a family and they would get the enjoyment on christmas day of going over there and sit outside and watch them ride there bikes and have a good time they did that while my mom was still living.....

He was just so great he did not ask for much at all he did not have much at all, I loved going over there on weekend taking him food, you would of thought he was in heaven eating it so very happy.....

I will always miss him....

Love CW

Lester Page

December 7, 2004

I will miss Don very much.

Don and Betty raised seven fine children.

We had great times at the Cougar home games.

TRACY SPENCER

December 7, 2004

Cindy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

Aloha ke Akua

God Bless

The Spencer O'hana

Chastity and Greg Rodgers

December 7, 2004

Cindy, Although Greg and I did not have the pleasure to know your daddy, from the stories you have told and the biographical information we have read, we can tell he was a very admirable and caring soul....much like you. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during a difficult time like this. It's times like this that you need your friends the most and we just wanted you to know that we are here for you should you need us. Keep smiling and God bless you, your family and your Daddy. Love, Chastity and Greg

Danny Jones

December 7, 2004

It is with deep regret that I can't attend. Our prayers are with you as well as my heart felt sympathy at the loss of your Dad.It has been a great honor to have known Don Stroud . He has left this world to go to a far better place.He will be missed.

Donna Van Arsdall

December 7, 2004

Daddy will be greatly missed, he was loved by all that knew him. He always helped everyone he could, if anyone ever needed anything, he would give his last dime to help them! God took him peacefully in his sleep and he's now in a better place and is watching over us with mother and his father at his side! He was a World War II vet and was at Pearl Harbor, he was known as a hero to his family and friends that knew him! He loved GOD, his country and his family. He will be greatly missed.

Roger Jones and family

December 7, 2004

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Stroud family for we have lost a great man. Mr Stroud was my baseball coach when I was 10 years old. For all he taught me, on and off the field, I am forever greatful. He will be remembered as a great coach, great family man, a war heroe and a friend.

Thanks for the memories.

Ronnie, Sandra, Jr ,Brittney & Patrick Stroud

December 7, 2004

God saw he was getting tired

And a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around him

And whispered, “Come home with Me”.

With tearful eyes we watched him

Suffer and saw him fade away.

Although we loved him dearly,

We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands were laid to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us. He Only Takes The Best.

We will miss you so very much.

We will never forget the precious moments we shared with you.

You have always been there for everyone and we have learned from your generosity. This will be instilled in our memory forever.

Love Always,