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Donald Val Strough

Donald Strough Obituary

Donald Val Strough Former resident of Orinda Passed away March 18, 2007, a dearly loved husband, father and brother of Linda, Alix, Bob and Dorthea. Donald was an intensely courageous man who possessed a radiant soul that touched so many. We will miss is humor, humility and extraordinary kindness. A memorial service will be held privately. A remembrance for Donald will be held at Claremont Country Club on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can made in memory of Donald Strough to the UCSF Foundation, Cardiovascular Research Institute, 505 Parnassus Ave., P.O. Box 1303, San Francisco, CA 94143-1303.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Mar. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Strough

20 Entries

Marie Clayton-Riso

March 25, 2018

Lately I have been thinking of you so much! I find myself asking your advice on situations that are going on in my life. I miss talking to you personally and I hope you hear me. I also wonder if you and my dad are still buddies in Heaven and hope you both are have your own personal clouds to watch over all of us who love and miss you. Love, Marie

Bob Stone

April 2, 2007

Truly a day of sadness. The world has lost a visionary with a great sense of humor and a credit to the automobile business which he truly loved.

Nancy Esquivel

March 31, 2007

I am so very sorry for your loss. The past 10-15 years he didn't manage to visit us down here in Seaside too often, but when he was here he shared his sense of humor. I can hear his laughter now coming out of Bob's office. He remembered me on my "BIG" birthdays (with some help from Bob I'm sure) and significant anniversaries which always touched me. I will always remember him with a smile.

Nancy Brosnan R.N. CCRN

March 29, 2007

On behalf of the entire Nursing Staff of the Intensive Care Unit of ABSMC, The Summit Campus, we extend our deepest sympathy to Linda and Alix.
We miss you Donald. Your courage, integrity and will to live inspired and touched all our lives. It was an honor to know you.
With love,
The ICU Nurses of Summit Medical Center

Joshua Stein

March 29, 2007

Don's passing is a loss we will all feel. He was an incredible businessman and an inspiration to those that met him. I just came back to work for Val Strough Honda and I’m sorry that I’ll miss the opportunity to work more closely with Don. My heart goes out to his family in their time of mourning.

ALANNA PURIEFOY

March 29, 2007

DONALD STROUGH WAS SUCH A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME. I WORKED FOR HIM AS THE RECEPTIONIST FOR VAL STROUGH CHEVY AND WORKED WITH HIM UNTIL THERE WERE NO MORE WALLS LEFT AT 3330 BROADWAY. I MET A LOT OF GOOD PEOPLE THROUGH HIM. THANK YOU DONALD VAL STROUGH, AND I THANK YOUR FAMILY FOR SHARING HIME WITH US. GOD BLESS YOU

ALANNA PURIEFOY

March 29, 2007

DON STROUGH WAS SUCH AN GREAT INSPRIATION TO ME. I WORKED FOR HIM AS THE RECEPTIONIST FOR VAL STROUGH AND WITH HIM UNTIL THERE WERE NO MORE WALLS LEFT AT 3330 BROADWAY. I ALSO MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE THROUGH HIM. I'LL MISS YOU A LOT.

Philip Dirickson

March 29, 2007

Kathleen and I will always remember the kindness Don showed toward employees. A true gentleman, and I'm honored to have known him.

DIONE TICOULAT-WILLIAMS

March 28, 2007

I knew Don from 1953 when he was attending Piedmont and I was a Holy Names freshman. Many, many years later I was offered the job of Fleet Manager at Val Strough Chevrolet in Oakland. I worked for him for 5 years until the store closed in 2004. Don and I renewed our friendship and laughed over old times and memories. What a sense of humor he had..what a wonderful kind man he was. I will miss him terribly and will remember him with love. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers, to his wife and daughter.

Martha Tallant Sogol

March 28, 2007

Don has always held, and will continue to hold, a very special place in my heart. He was a genuinely warm and sincere person with a wonderful sense of humor.

PRESTON COLE

March 28, 2007

Sorry for your loss.
Don was a great role model for all of us.We have all learned valuable business knowledge that each of us will use all our life. We will all miss him very much.
Cypress Coast Ford Parts and Service Team.

Jennifer (Yates) Johnson

March 27, 2007

My first job was working for Don. Many memories of him....like how he would never let me borrow his Jag. Hey Don, I finally got my own!! My prayers are with your family!!!!

Jennifer Smith

March 27, 2007

Don, you are a big loss to the world. Great man. Loved working with you.

HELEN BERMUDEZ

March 27, 2007

MARCH 27,2007

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DON WAS THE BEST BOSS WE HAD HERE AT MAZDA OF OAKLAND. WE WILL ALSO MISS HIM. TO ME HE WAS MY 2ND FATHER REASON I COME TO WORK. OUR PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR EVER

Dick Tamberg

March 26, 2007

I'm very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Don in his upstairs office on Broadway and listening to how many parking tickets he had received for parking in front of the store. When I was with Grubb & Ellis, I never knew what to expect next--always a lot of laughs!

Mack Pearsall

March 26, 2007

Have wonderful memories of dealing with a fair and honest person who had an extraordinary business acumen.

PSC Automotive Group, d/b/a Honda of Oakland [tenant in old Val Strough Chevy building in Oakland]

Marie Clayton-Riso

March 26, 2007

I am going to miss Mr. Strough!! He was like a "second Father" to me. He and my Dad would tease me at work and my Dad gave Mr. Strough full permission to kick my butt if I ever got out of hand! Love to you all!!!! Maris Clayton Riso (formally @ Val Strough/CC Coast)

ann seymour

March 26, 2007

Sad to lose Don. So many fun memories. XX00, Ann Ribbel Seymour from PHS days.

Rich Lowry

March 25, 2007

Don was a man with a good sense of humor and was a remarkable driver. The small February class of 1955 at Piedmont High was brightened by his presence.

EDDIE MILLER

March 24, 2007

Very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy!

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