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Elden Strang Obituary
10/24/1914 - 10/30/2010
Born October 24, 1914 in Sierraville, California to Elmer P. and Grace Nichols Strang. Elden passed away October 30, 2010 in Rocklin, California at 96 years of age.
He is survived by his son Steven Strang and his daughter-in-law, Liz of Roseville, his daughter Marjorie Stockwell and his son-in-law, Tom of Rocklin, as well as four grandchildren: Christopher Paoli and his wife Allison of Nashville, Tenn., Nicole Paoli of Sacramento, Kevin Stockwell and his wife Hayley of Rocklin, and Kristina Strang-Loera of Roseville. He also has six great-grandchildren as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. His surviving brother is Earl Conley and his sister-in-law Agnes of Fairfield, Calif.
Elden spent most of his youth in Lincoln, California where he graduated from high school in 1932. He was a World War II Navy veteran and served in the Pacific aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Bella Wood. He worked for PG&E from 1946 until his retirement in 1976. He was a long time Auburn, California resident until the death of his wife of 56 years, Martha Bain Strang in 2005. He then moved to Rocklin, California where he was living at the time of his death.
A private burial will take place at New Auburn Cemetery.
Please sign the guestbook at www.chapelofthehills-auburn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Lopes Locke
November 8, 2010
Margie & Steve, our hearts go out to you and your families. Your parents were an ever-welcoming presence in our neighborhood. I can still see your father walking by our house going home from work, with a BIG smile and a little wave, lunchpail in tow. There are lots of happy memories of watching American Bandstand at your house, playing theater, games, forts...and your Mom and Dad in the background letting us enjoy their home & yard. Your dad was a kind, gentle soul, a hard-working man, who loved his family. Hold on to all the dear memories, as we will.
Sharon Lopes Locke, Auburn, CA
Judy Lopes Marcum, Fresno, CA
Steve Rigney
November 6, 2010
Hanging out at the Strang's was one of the things that made growing up in Skyridge such a great experience. Elden and Martha were wonderful people who always welcomed their childrens' friends. My sincere condolences and warm wishes to Steve and Margie and families. We Skyridge kids were the luckiest kids in Auburn, and your family was a big part of that.
November 5, 2010
Our mom and dad (mom was Elden's sister for those who might be reading this and don't know) took us a lot to Auburn to play and watch wrestling on TV (they had one of the first sets). I have a lot of really nice memories of seeing Uncle Elden in his sailer suit in Lincoln. He will be missed.
Larry Irwin
November 4, 2010
Your Dad was a kind and considerate man. I worked on his crew when he was a truck driver, many years ago. Those of us who worked with him have many fond memories and stories, and we'll never forget he was always there with a smile and helpful hand. May your Dad's love and the memories you shared, bring you peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.
November 4, 2010
Steve & Margie,
Cliff and I have many great memories of both your mom and dad. They were great neighbors for a long time. I remember your dad telling us not to worry about the noise from out sons car in the garage. He said at least you know where he is.
Cliff & Betsy Robie
Patti Bruun McClure
November 4, 2010
Margie, Steve and families - I also have many good memories of all of us kids playing both inside and outside at your house - your parents were both GREAT and always welcomed us. My heartfelt prayers to you and yours. Patti Bruun McClure
BRIAN ALBRIGHT
November 3, 2010
I HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF MR. STRANG UP IN SKYRIDGE WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO STEVE AND MARGIE.
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