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Winifred Strickland Obituary
Age 95, of Landenberg, PA passed away October 24, 2012, after a sudden illness.
Born in Rhode Island on November 9, 1916, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gibson. She was predeceased by her sisters Dorothy Gibson Gordon and Marjory Gibson Manigold.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald G. Strickland and Christine W. Hartmann, of Bedford, MA; daughter Susan Winifred Strickland of Landenberg, PA; and niece Vicki Manigold McGrew of Leawood, KS.
Ever since 1948, Wynn Strickland was a nationally-known dog trainer and German shepherd breeder. An instrument-qualified pilot, she used to fly around the country to compete at obedience trials and conduct dog training clinics. Her books include Expert Obedience Training For Dogs, Obedience Class Instruction For Dogs, and The German Shepherd Today. Over the course of her long lifetime she earned 215 obedience titles.
http://canineprofessionals.com/HallofFame/WinifredGibsonStrickland
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Diamond State German Shepherd Dog Club (which was founded by Wynn in 1959). http://www.dsgsdc.org/
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Susan Pizzini
April 25, 2022
Still missing you Wynn. You were a good friend to me and Wendy. Sadly Georgia is not doing well. It makes me sad to drive past your beautiful property and seeing it fall into disrepair. I know it would make you sad too. You were a true asset in this community and world. You always were encouraging. It made me happy to get Wendy's blue ribbon and hoped it would make you happy too. I miss all of the beautiful German Shepherds that you brought to us. You were so multi talented, so much for such a tiny person. You were one of a kind, strong and talented.
November 30, 2012
I met Wynn over 50 years ago when I was active in showing and training German Shepherds. She was the best trainer I have ever met. God will take her home and reunite her with her many loved dogs. Carol Veitenheimer www.ca-ji.com
Fred Lanting
November 30, 2012
Ron & Susan, my condolences. Wynn and I were/are of a greatly decreasing group of dog fanciers. An honor to have known her. Fred Lanting, "Mr.GSD"
Jane Havens
November 7, 2012
Wynn, Thanks for the honor of having a puppy from Joll's last litter. I will always remember the great times we had in our travels, especially Hawaii. May God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again
Louise Miller
November 6, 2012
Wynn will be dearly missed. Her enthusiasim, her sense of humour and most of all her Expert Obedience Training. I enjoyed her training seminars and she was my mentor. God Bless her family.
Arlene Dannenberg
November 5, 2012
My parents spoke so fondly of Wynn for the many years they have owned, and we all have loved, her wonderful dogs. We will miss her. She brought so much joy to our own family.
Our Zane will be with her too.
Sid Alpert
November 5, 2012
All her friends, those that stood of two feet and those that stood on 4 paws throughout the nation have lost their dearest friend, Wynn. The endearing love between them shall live on forever.
Mike Miklus
November 3, 2012
What a very nice lady and I enjoyed having one of her dogs. I also worked on her property around the pond years ago. Susan, I am so sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Rayca
November 3, 2012
She taught so many of us so very, very much, and gave so many of us very, very special dogs to live with and love. Thank you, Wynn, for my Wynthea's Imp and my Wynthea's Hexe--they will always be dogs by which I measure all others. I extend my condolences to the people who loved her, both family and friends. She was an extraordinary woman, and will be missed.
Don Gazdick
November 2, 2012
I will always remember Wynn as a wonderful neighbor. I will keep her grass cut in her memory. Don Gazdick -- Foxbrook
November 2, 2012
My wife and I have very fond memories of Wynn.Her dogs were the bestand we had one of those. Wynn was always helpful and caring, especially during our training sessions.We will always remember her. Lil&Joe De Laurentis
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