Jeffrey V. Strahan

Jeffery V. Strahan, 53, of New Braunfels, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, in St. David Medical Center in Austin. He was born to Wendell Lee Strahan and Lillian (Wood) Strahan in Beeville, Texas, on April 4, 1960. Jeff was a wonderful husband, a great father and a friend to everyone who ever met him. He loved greatly, fully and honestly. Over his lifetime, Jeff's passion for family, friends, life and music influenced everyone he touched. All who met Jeff wished that they had met him a little sooner. He will continue to live in their hearts and memories and through his music. In Jeff's song "The One" he sings that he didn't "want to be the one to say goodbye." He leaves behind a loving family and cherished friends who never thought they would be saying goodbye first. He is survived by his wife, Lois Strahan of New Braunfels; sons Jeffery V. Strahan of San Francisco, Calif. and Justis W. Strahan of Barksdale AFB; daughters Julie A. Strahan of Austin and Jessica Lillian Strahan of San Marcos; step-children Dane Ward and wife Sarah of Pace, FLa., Seth J. Minton and wife Brittney of Laramie, Wyo. and Andrew R. Minton of Durango, Colo.; sister Jennifer Smith and husband Ronnie of La Mesa; brother Samuel L. Strahan and wife April of Midland; three nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Lillian Strahan. Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at First Protestant Church New Braunfels with Reverend Cris Norris officiating. Please join us is celebrating our loved one's life by visiting our memorial at zoellerfuneralhm.com.