MURIEL B. STRUM

MURIEL STRUM Obituary

Muriel was born in Hong Kong on January 9, 1937, to Dr. Verent and Alma Mills. She stepped into the presence of the Lord with her family at her side on Friday, March 16, 2012. As the daughter of missionary parents, Muriel spent her childhood in China, Australia and Winnipeg, Canada. She trained for a nursing career at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Wa. Following graduation in 1962, she married Dr. Donald Strum and accompanied him during his ten years of service in the U.S. Army, ultimately settling in Fresno in 1973. They were married two days shy of 51 years. Muriel was fully committed to serving Jesus Christ and demonstrated His love in the way she cared for her many friends and family. She enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends, spending time with her grandchildren and teaching English as a second language to very dear Chinese friends. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayer and support from our many friends. Muriel is survived by her husband Donald; her son Scott and his wife Sharon and their children David, Elysse, and Stephen of Redlands, Ca.; her daughter, Sheryl Strum of Clovis, Ca.; her daughter Sandra and her husband Brad Lundberg and their children Sarah and Joshua of Colorado Springs, Co. She is also survived by her sisters, Beverly MacLeod of Kelowna, Canada, and Ruth Erickson of Richmond, Va. Extended family members include Karen and Rex Myers, and their children Jonathan and Angela of Fresno,, Chun-Wai and Jade Chan and their children Jamie, Janice and Verent of Fresno, and John and Limin Zhao and their children Jean and Tlmothy of Hudson, Oh. A Celebration of Muriel's Life will be held at The Fresno Chinese Gospel Church, 2145 E. Teague Ave., Fresno, Ca. 93720 on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances in Muriel's memory be made to The Fresno Chinese Gospel Church, Children's Garden Foundation; or the ministry of your choice.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Mar. 25 to Mar. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for MURIEL STRUM

8 Entries

Ofelia Woodland

April 2, 2012

On behalf of Focus Home Health and myself, we all would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Strum family.
With a face of an Angel, Muriel was a positive, and strong influence on us when we came to her home. Muriel had a shine and smile each time we visited, even when she was in pain.
With her husband and family by her side, she was at peace with the Lord and her family.
May her family trust the in God that he will take care of Muriel, and Muriel will again see her family soon.
May God bless you Muriel and your family.
Sincerly, Ofelia Woodland, RN, Focus Homehealth

Wanda Lindsay

March 30, 2012

To Strum family, we were sorry to learn of your recent illness and death. In the midst of your grief, you have the hope that only the children of God can have......the promise and hope of knowing that your wife, mother, sister, friend and loved one is in the presence of the King. God is STILL on the throne and we will be praying that you will feel a special sense of God's presence and comfort today, tomorrow, and in the days and weeks ahead.
(Although I never had the privilege of meeting Muriel, one does not know her daughter Sandra without knowing that Muriel was a wonderful mother, and example of a wonderful Christian woman.
A special hug for Sandra & Brad, Sarah and Josh.
Love & God bless, Wanda & Ted Lindsay

March 27, 2012

What a joy it will always be to say that Muriel was a very special sister. My memories go back to some of the fun we had growing up together in Winnipeg and Shanghai. Muie, (our term of endearment we often used with her) could always keep us laughing with some of her cute sayings, the songs she made up etc. I so well remember a weekend we spent with Mom and Dad in California when we were all laughing so hard that Dad had tears running down his cheeks. Yes she could be quite a character. And now, for those of us who loved her so dearly, a void will always exist.

May God grant strength, peace and joy for you all as you each walk your individual journey of both grief and celebration.

Love from Muie's younger sister, Bev

Samuel & Agnes Lee

March 27, 2012

We can see God's love from you, Muriel, and we can also see how you love God so earnestly. You are such a wonderful person that we will love you and you will always be in our loving memory.
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Miriam Jamieson (MacLeod)

March 27, 2012

I'm am so saddened by the passing of a very special lady and a loving Aunt. Like everyone else, I have very fond memories of Aunt Muriel and am forever grateful for the time and energy she and Uncle Don took to come to accompany my Nana to my wedding. I am also grateful for the visits they, and my cousin Sheryl, squeezed in to see my daughters and I ,while they were in the North West (despite great time restraints). My girls also have fond memories of visiting with their Great Aunt Muriel, Great Uncle Don and cousin Sheryl.
Aunt Muriel will always hold a special place in my heart. My love and prayers to Uncle Don, and cousins Sheryl, Sandra and Scott.
God bless.

John & Reba MacLeod, Muriel & Don Strum at a Calvary Temple Reunion in 2001

John (& Reba) MacLeod

March 27, 2012

Calvary Temple in Seattle, WA was my church until I graduated from college and moved away. Since I "grew up in the church," I saw Muriel often (and Don). Through we hadn't seen each other for many years, it was fun to see Muriel and introduce her to my wife, Reba, at a Calvary Temple Reunion in 2001. We were sorry to hear of Muriel's illness and very sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and all of Muriel's family.

Sal Mares

March 27, 2012

My deepest heartfelt condolences goes out to the Strum family for the loss of one whose memories will always bring a smile. Muriel will also be remembered by our loving God Jehovah in his promise of "a new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness is to dwell" (2Peter 3:13) May God grant you the strength to get through this very difficult time.

March 25, 2012

I have many wonderful memories of serving with Muriel in Women's Ministry at EvFree. While I had not seen her in sometime, I was saddened to hear of her illness and passing. We are praying for her family and will joyfully plan to attend her celebration of life.
Darla and Tim Wagenleitner

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