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Edwin Strausborger Obituary

Edwin E.
Strausborger

1923 - 2012

Edwin E. Strausborger passed away on November 18, 2012 of Congestive Heart Failure.

Ed was born in Sunbeam, Colorado on July 22, 1923, to Franklin and Cora Strausborger. He was the third youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by Leon, Norman, William, Ruth, Betty, Doris and Raymond. He is survived by his sister Emma.

He attended schools in Craig, Colorado until December 7, 1941. He then joined the Navy and served proudly until October, 1945. He spent most of his wartime action in the South Pacific serving on the USS Flusser, DDE368.

Returning home in 1945, he met and married Bette Jean Whitesell. He had three sons, Richard, David and Tim. He worked for Stanton Transportation in Craig until 1961, when he moved his family to Eugene, Oregon. He started his career with Roberts Motors where he worked as a diesel mechanic until his retirement in 1988. His wife passed away in 1995. Ed is survived by his three sons, four grandchildren, Heather, Katy, Ryan and Sarah and two great grandchildren, Sofia and Olivia.

Ed was an avid fisherman, hunter and loyal "Duck" Fan. He attended games at Hayward and Autzen from 1967 to 2011. His happiest times were spent with his loving family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Nov. 25, 2012.
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You were a great grandfather. I feel so blessed that you were an active part of my life and I shared 37 years with you. I will cherish my memories of you forever. Rest in peace grandpa.

Heather Brown

December 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry and Barbara Bramlet

November 28, 2012

Ed was truly a good guy and I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by all of his former co-workers and freinds.

Marvin Studebaker

November 28, 2012

Ed was such a sweet guy. He loved his Ducks and hardly missed a game. He's still rooting for them. Dave and Darcee, you have many years of love and wonderful memories. Cherish them everyday.
My condolences and love, Nancy

Nancy Preece

November 26, 2012

Ed was a great man.
He was physically strong and I heard that while he was working at Roberts Motors, he lifted a heavy truck component off of a fellow worker that was being crushed.
He was the best father of all the kids I knew in High School. He raised his boys as good businessmen, outdoorsmen and athletes.
I spent a lot of time hunting with Ed and his boys. I know that his boys, as well as his friends, will greatly miss him.

Bob Wiltshire

November 25, 2012

So glad I got to shake your hand Ed. Sorry I never got around to paint one of your saw blades. Go Ducks!

Scott Dyksterhuis

November 24, 2012

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