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Donald W. "Donny" Strauch III

Donald Strauch Obituary

Strauch, Donald W. III, "Donny"
51, of Mesa, AZ passed away on July 22, 2009. His memorial service will be held at Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ, at 6pm on July 27th.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Strauch

18 Entries

Leonette (Lee) Price

August 20, 2009

I remember Donny from as far back as I can remember. I knew him from Elementary School until MCC days. I remember he always had to work at the Stationary Store after school and sometimes myself and a few others would walk to the store and pretend to buy something just to kind of flirt with him. My Thoughts go out to his family. I am totally at a loss for any more words what a loss...

Gail Cobb

August 2, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Edward Barajas

July 29, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Donnys' family and friends.
Sorry to hear that he left us all to soon. Many good memories from a fellow band member and school mate. Ed Barajas

Eva Munoz/Orta

July 29, 2009

I was so sorry to here about Donny's passing. Since Donny grew up in Mesa, he & his family were regulars for many years at the El Charro. His bright smile and witty conversation will be truly missed by my family and I. May his family find comfort in their most fondest memories and the wonderful memories that will live on in all that knew him.

Debra 'Mottern' Moody

July 28, 2009

Marc and I were so sorry to hear of Donny's passing, he was much too young. When I read Bridget's comment about Donny's smile it immediately brought his image to my mind with that big goofy smile of his. Like many, I have known Donny since elementary school and I have a lot of fond memories of his kind and gentle personality. I send my condolences and prayers to Donny's family.

Wade Carter

July 28, 2009

God bless and take care of the Strauch family. Donny and I were old neighborhood friends. From helping each other with paper routes to lifting a watermelon or two from the local farmers patch,,, We always had a good time. R.I.P. Donny.

Linda Brooksby/Hatch

July 27, 2009

It's so hard to hear that another friend has passed on. I've known Don for as long as I can remember, from Junior Assembly on. May Don's family be blessed with peace.

Cheri Ellsworth/Cunningham

July 27, 2009

I have such fond memories of Donny dating back to Carson Junior High. We had a lot of fun back then and Donny was a good friend. My thoughts go to Donny's family.

Barbara Osborne

July 27, 2009

I was so sorry to hear that Donny passed away. The last time I saw Donny was about 10 years ago at a Halloween get-together with several of the old neighborhood gang. Those times were filled with fond remembrances. We were friends from elementary school to adulthood. Although I have not seen Donny in many years, knowing he is gone makes me feel like a bit of myself is gone too.

Richard Buckingham

July 27, 2009

Donny and I played percussion together in the band through junior high and high school. Though we have lost touch over the years, I remember Donny as a true friend, kind and patient. My prayers are with his family as this time of loss.

Vy Gowdy-Stewart

July 27, 2009

My God comfort and bless the Strauch family during your time of sorrow. The Strauch family, including Donny were wonderful people to my family. I will continue to lift you up in prayer. Grace and Peace.

Brian Stolk

July 27, 2009

From "golfing" at Mesa Country Club as well as MCC's swim team and teen elect, to watching Don get excoriated(as well as the rest of the percussion section) by Mr Pitts in Carson's Concert Band, he always had a great sense of humour. A very dry wit. He was a lot of fun to grow up with as he made me laugh a lot. My memories are of a really nice guy who seemed to be able to ride over the top. I will miss him. God bless you and your family Donny.

Deena Riggs/Heap

July 27, 2009

So sad to hear of Donny's passing. My memories go back a long way to Junior High School. We had a special group of friends in which Donny was great fun, a good student, and has an awesome family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and may the Lord bless you with peace.
Deena Riggs Heap

Debby Jones

July 27, 2009

I had SUCH a crush on Donny in high school. One time he gave me a ride to my friends house on the back of his motorcycle. It has always been a fond memory. I'm so sorry for his family at this time. He was a sweet boy.....Debby Jones-Wilson Class of '75

July 27, 2009

I graduated with Donny from Westwood high in 1975. Although I didn't know him very well, I still feel he was too young to pass away. I express my sympathy to his family for their loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Randy Nelson

July 27, 2009

God Bless you all at this time and God Speed to you Don!

Kevin Wade

July 27, 2009

Donny, I'm grateful for your friendship and the years we had growing up. God bless you, your family and your memory.

Bridget Hanger

July 26, 2009

I will always remember Donny's beautiful smile. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.

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