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John T. "Jack" Stroud

1940 - 2012

John T. "Jack" Stroud obituary, 1940-2012

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

John Stroud Obituary

He learned to water ski in the ditch banks in El Paso's Upper Valley, his friends pulling him from a car, honking when they reached a gate to signal he should let go.
He liked to load up his donkey with supplies and head out with his friends into the desert to camp out in what's now Coronado Hills. He infuriated police in a time when that meant re-enacting scenes from American Graffiti (he swears the writers stole scenes from his life).
Jack had fond memories of fishing with his dad, sitting on the banks of the Rio Grande, eating crackers and sardines. He remembered a time they caught an eel instead of a catfish. His father took it home, cooked it North Carolina-style and showed a son the everyday beauties of country living. It's no wonder his favorite vacation spot was the Flagship in Galveston, where he could fish off the balcony.
Jack raced with Mario Andretti, Al Unser Sr., Paul Newman, met Meyer Lanski in Las Vegas and sat in a lounge with Nat King Cole. He entertained four wives - partially blamed his sisters who needed a partner in their dance studio. He attended UTEP, when it was the College of Mines, and Syracuse University, where he begged friends to send him real chili. He managed car dealerships, ran his own car lots and proudly proclaimed he was a car salesman - for years, number one in the southwestern region. He championed what he believed was right for himself and on behalf of others, risking getting banned from establishments, battling judges (one of whom called him "Preacher" and later thanked him), fighting as he understood this was his world, every one person's world, that we construct together.
Jack remains with his wife and partner in life of 21 years, Christina Sarabia-Stroud (he encouraged her to embrace her Mexican/Hispano heritage); his daughter Erin, with whom he'd work early mornings in the garden, clipping and mowing until they got too hot and so would cool off by jumping into the pool - explaining his choice to retire as My Gardener; his siblings Jacqueline, Pat and Julian; his brothers Wayne Martin, Ernie Provencio, Norm White, Tom Yutz, John Gafney, Hans Paul, John Stone, Mike Chauvin and countless others.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at his sister's home in El Paso at 915 838-8596 on a day that celebrates liberation, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.
Our hopes are that you live life as freely and fully as Jack Stroud did, every day.
The Stroud family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Sep. 8 to Oct. 7, 2012.

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Melissa Riley

October 9, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family and Christina, my friend and colleague. I pray that you achieve everything your husband wanted you to and go beyond your own expectations with Jack's spirit of life.

R B Holmes

September 26, 2012

I have just learned of Jack's passing. I remember very fondly of Jack visitng my secretary at the bank who he adored...It just happended to be his wife...He had a zest for life that lifted all who knew him. My thoughts are with you all.

John Blakely

September 12, 2012

To the family, I am sorry for your loss, I raced with Jack in the 1970's and considered him a friend.

James Karam

September 11, 2012

Having fond memories of Jack during our time at EPHS, we drove the teachers crazy with our crazy doings. We ditch school and went to the rio grand, and other stuff not to mension. lol I am very sorry for your loss, Jack will be remember in my heart as a great friend. May he rest in peace.

mark regalado

September 11, 2012

Jack was one of the last of the good ol boys. Rest easy, dude. Mark Regalado

FOR ALL THE SUNRISES YOU SAW GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

WALTERS,FAMILY

September 11, 2012

TO THE JACK STROUD FAMILY WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING. HE WAS OUR NEIGHBOR HIM AND HIS WIFE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND TO MY MOTHER THANK YOU JACK YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE TRULY ANGELS TO US WE WILL MISS YOU.

John R "Dick" Yerby

September 10, 2012

Jack and his family lived down Emery way from us, and we went to school, rode the bus, and were great friends. Jack was always ready to be a little mischievous, as we all were back in our childhood. I will always have fond memories of Jack and his wonderful family. Dick Yerby

September 10, 2012

Christy,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. We miss your presence here at work, you are a wonderful person.
Cathy Aguilar-Morgan

Wayne Martin

September 10, 2012

Christy,
He lived a happy life with you by his side. Thank you for being there with him. You know he's my brother, dad, son, and friend! I miss him.

Norman White

September 9, 2012

Christy, I'm very sad about Jack. I hope you get thru this ok. If there is anything I can do, being this far away, let me know. If nothing else, just to talk.
Love Norman

Christy & Jack at Norm Whites house, June 2010

Norman White

September 9, 2012

Christy & Jack at Norm Whites house, June 2010

Norman White

September 9, 2012

Betsy Keller

September 9, 2012

Christy-
You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Trista Pior

September 9, 2012

Christy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time. From the stories you told of him I always knew he was such a special and vibrant person who lived life to the fullest. Your writing of him truly expressed that. We love you at North and will be thinking of you at this time. God Bless!

John Simas

September 9, 2012

I met Jack several years ago when I went to work at Vision Ford. Thru the years Jack kept us all entertained and was truely a great individual. I remember the day he told me about his illness, we both shed a tear. I will always remember him as a happy go lucky person and was pround to call him my friend.

September 8, 2012

I have many great memories of growing up across the street from the Stroud home. It was a lovely place to grow up. I got to visit with Jack at Grace's service and am so glad I got to reconnect with him. I'm very sorry for your loss. My love to you all. Betty Ann Seiler

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