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Beverly Strutz

1932 - 2014

Beverly Strutz obituary, 1932-2014

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1932

DIED

2014

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Beverly Strutz Obituary

Beverly Strutz nee Markley was born on Feb. 28, 1932, in Ogema, Wis., to Bill and Edna Markley. The family moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1935, and she lived there until she passed away on Dec. 16, 2014. She married Dick Strutz, her high school sweetheart, in 1950. They raised seven children on Abbott Road, where Dick still lives today. They served at Abbott Loop Community Church and later founded Anchorage City Church. Bev will be remembered for many things but mostly for her love of God and family. Her deep abiding faith in Jesus compelled her to share her testimony with nearly everyone she met. She lived her faith every day: taking in strangers, giving to the poor, visiting the sick and encouraging the weary. She is survived by her husband, Dick; siblings, Gladys Jones, Evelyn Givens, Colleen Rutledge and Bill Markley; children, Richard and Carey Strutz, Jim and Janet Strutz, Marie and Dick Scouler, Lindy and Richard Irwin, Ronda and Jerry Martens, Colleen and Ron Halsey and Cindy Lamson; 20 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Anchorage City Church, located at 1301 West 100th Avenue, on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Beacon Hill at www.beaconhillak.com or mailed to P.O. Box 241764, Anchorage, AK 99524. Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Dec. 21, 2014.

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John Hogan

November 8, 2023

Not many people you meet in your life do you never forget and Beverly will always be remembered by me as a kind and bright soul, with absolute love and
and warmth her smile always inspired on to be better. Thank you for being such an awesome example of being human Beverly! May God bless you!

Shellie Kowalke

January 11, 2015

Remembering the love she shared with all she met..May God truely Bless the family as He holds them close and gives them strength.

Sharon & Vern Nowell

January 2, 2015

She was a true woman of God. An admired by many. Condolences to the family.

Sid & Carol Glasscock

January 2, 2015

She will be missed by many. I remember her smile. She would say," A merry heart doeth good like a medicine". And then she would have that smile that said, I know it to be true. Her smile was actually medicine to those who came into contact with her. That is what many will remember. We sure do.

Cassie Picchi (Richardson)

January 1, 2015

When I heard Bev had passed away I was saddened that we won't have her with us anymore. But I was also happy for her because she gets to hang out with some cool people in heaven now! Dick, I am so sorry you will miss your companion that's been by your side for so many years. It is a difficult thing. But I pray the Holy Spirit will be extra close to you in those lonely times ahead. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many...

Robert & Beverly Faultersack

December 30, 2014

May God comfort you with all the good memories you have of her life with you.

Thom & Sally Mullins

December 30, 2014

The first thing that usually pops to mind when I think of Bev was her smile and sense of humor, followed shortly by her warmth and compassion for others. She lived her faith practically and deeply and are grateful to have known her. We are are sorry she is gone, but look forward to seeing her again.

Jessie Fowler

December 30, 2014

I just wanted to send my condolences to the family and I concur with everyones comments. She was an amazing lady. Gracious, loving, kind and precious. So very glad that our goodbyes are not forever. Jessie Fowler.

Jan Shields

December 30, 2014

Our condolences to the Strutz family. Bev was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. I was only a young mother when we attended ALCC, and Bev was a shining example to me of a Proverbs 31 woman. She was greatly loved and admired.

Debra Blouin

December 29, 2014

Much love to the Struz family. Beverly Struz was such a beautiful woman. She loved. That's the thing.
I will remember Beverly as kind and tough and sweet and full of faith. Bet she's cutting a rug up there.

Judy Anderson "Premo"

December 29, 2014

Such a Godly woman.
She taught me so much as a young woman.Prayers and blessings for your family.

Jim Feeney

December 29, 2014

A great lady who had a profound influence on so many. We were blessed to live near Dick and Bev on Strutz Avenue for four years. Condolences and love to all the family.

Kathleen Johnson

December 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 29, 2014

Bev will always hold a special place in our hearts. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Very gracious and kind, always smiling and positive. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dick and the Strutz family. Love to you all, Lance and Cyndi McGinnis

Jenn Miller

December 29, 2014

Bev had a way of making everyone around her feel valued and loved. She was an inspiration to me personally and, I know, to countless others. I look forward to seeing her again...

Judy Rounds Cuddy

December 29, 2014

Having the utmost love & respect for Bev for so many years my heart reaches out to the entire Strutz family at this time. We were out of state & not able to attend her Celebration of Life, but she will remain in our hearts for Eternity.
In Love, Judy & Joe Cuddy

December 29, 2014

Pat (Monroe) Rutledge: Bev was such an inspiration during my years at ALCC. She was a shining example of the Prov. 31 woman. My love and condolences to Dick and their family. Pat ( I live in Port Angeles, Wa. now)

Malcolm and Ciejay Burgess

December 29, 2014

Like everyone else that meet her , loved her from the get go , and she always made me feel welcome when I visited the Strutz family. She could make a good cup of coffee,and serve with a genuine heart and smile. Malcolm and Ciejay Burgess in Thailand

Barb Cotton

December 29, 2014

I went to church with Bev for many years. I remember her smile and her laugh and how she welcomed everyone with open arms. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time. Blessings,

Mike and Julie Gibson

December 28, 2014

Bev was a friend of my mom, Evelyn Gibson, and I will always remeber her kind spirit. She reached out to my family when we were new to Alaska and made sure we had a place to go on Thanksgiving. We will never forget her kindness and generosity. My prayers go out to the whole Strutz family.

Peter & Rhoda Roedl

December 28, 2014

Our love and sympathy on the loss of such a lovely lady.
She leaves a wonderful legacy in her family.

Priscilla Coutu

December 28, 2014

Beverly was always so gracious and kind to us. Our condolences to her husband, Dick, and to the rest of the Strutz family. We are honored to have known Beverly. A sweet lady who loved people and who loved the Lord dearly. From the Coutu Family

Larry & Anita williams

December 28, 2014

Our hearts go out to the entire Strutz family knowing you will always miss Bev, but also knowing she is with our savior. A mixture of sadness and joy for bev's passing. I feel blessed to have known such a godly woman. She walked and talked her love of our Savior. She was an excellant roll model for myself when I was a young mother and wife.

Jim & Faith Carpenter

December 28, 2014

We extend our sympathy for your loss and heaven's gain. May the Lord, Bev loved grant you comfort, is our prayer.

Gene and Elva Amidon

December 28, 2014

Elva and I are in Oklahoma and we are so sorry to miss Beverly's funeral. We have so many fond memories of Bev, how she was so loving to every one and her strength in the Lord. There is no doubt she was a very special person. Dick and family, you are in our prayers. We love you much.

December 26, 2014

Condolences and prayers going out to the Strutz family and to Pastor Dick Strutz. They have always been so close. So sorry to hear of her passing but her loved ones will meet her on the other shore. Bev was kind, caring and compassionate and such a Godly example of a woman, a leader and a person who loved her community to many. She will be missed. prayers.

Faye Sarren

December 26, 2014

My prayers for the Strutz family. She was a very gracious , virtuous, woman. I met her in 1977, at Abbot Loop church.

Vicki Salmon (Wilkinson)

December 25, 2014

My sincere condolences to the extensive Strutz family. I remember Beverly as such a kind and gentle soul...never an unkind word. Heaven is blessed and angels are dancing!

Jim & Gail (Parmley) Hutto

December 23, 2014

May the angels surround you & support the family during this time. The Strutz clan always been a solid rock for us over the years. God Bless

Harriet Pirisino

December 23, 2014

Both Beverly and Carol Benjamin were my first adult godly examples of Christian women. Heaven's gain!

Judy Mueller-Jett

December 23, 2014

Beverly and Dick were always special friends to my brother, Billy. Beverly was truly a Proverbs 31:10-31 woman!

Bruce & Karen Campbella

December 22, 2014

Our condolences to the Strutz family. I remember Bev as a wonderfully cheerful and kind person who radiated the joy of the Lord. It is comforting to know she is in the presence of the Lord forevermore.

December 22, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the Strutz family. Mrs. Strutz was a Godly and gracious women who never met anyone she didn't stop to talk to and pray with. She will be dearly missed, but leaves behind a legacy of Godliness, love and compassion to her family and all who knew her. Jon and Glenda Pokrandt

Kim Colver

December 22, 2014

Bev was a woman I held in high esteem many years ago as a teen. She was the example of the Godly woman I hoped to be when I grew up. She will be missed but I love the thought of her dancing in heaven today. My condolences to her family.

Nancy Amend

December 22, 2014

Such a gracious and loving Christian woman. Pray her family will be comforted with many fond and loving memories.

Ginny & Tom Main

December 21, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Dick, the Strutz and Markley families.

December 20, 2014

I want to leave my condolences to Bev's family. Bev's is a special person. Always cheerful and friendly. She will be missed. I count her as a special friend.

carolyn Crowell (Brenn)

December 20, 2014

The times i spent with Bev are very special to me. She was godly in her demeanor....she was kind and gentle and I knew she knew how to pray and how to serve others. She showed many of us, by her example, how to be godly women. I remember her as a wonderful example of a woman who knew how to pray......my condolences to her wonderful family, especially Dick.

December 20, 2014

Bev was a pillar of strength, a faithful servant, a loving and caring mother, a devoted wife, a patient and virtuous woman who is going to be missed by many. Condolences go out to her husband, children and family. Rest in peace, joy, and eternal contentment, Bev. - Stacy Christensen

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