George Arthur Strasser

George Arthur Strasser, age 85, of Meridian, passed away in Boise, Idaho on Jan. 31, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at the Sunnybrook LDS. Chapel, 2515 W. Ustick Road, Meridian. A viewing will be held at the church from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Interment will be at Meridian Cemetery. Services are under direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. George was the second child of Luella Hughes and George Strasser, born in Mesquite, Nev., Jan. 11, 1921. He spent his youth in Mesquite surrounded by his grandparents, aunts and uncles. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the Army and served in World War II in the 84th Infantry Division in the European theatre. He married Wilma Earl on May 11, 1943 in the St. George LDS. Temple. He returned from the service in 1946 and made his home in Meridian where he and Wilma raised eight children. He worked throughout the Treasure Valley in construction as a finish carpenter. He was a faithful member of the LDS. Church and served in various callings, including 11 years in the Boise Temple. His greatest source of pride and joy was his posterity. He is most often remembered by holding a grandchild on his lap and singing songs from his childhood. George is survived by his beloved companion, Wilma; and their children and spouses, Linda and Jim Strikwerda, Virginia and Bernie Jensen, Charlie and Rana Strasser, Leon and Janie Strasser, Mike and Sharlene Strasser, Calista and Gary Laney, and Earl and Lorna Strasser. He had 45 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. He has three surviving brothers, Dilworth Strasser, Francis Lewis Pratt, and Ether Pratt; and two sisters, LaRae Galvin and Loretta Pymm. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Irene; his grandson, Bradley Strikwerda; and a great-granddaughter, Kate Jensen.