Elden Ray Strahm

Tho I was at the Celebration of Uncle Dutch's life and have previous guest book entries, my heart is so full of 69 yrs having Dutch as my uncle that I feel I must continue to express memories. We had 3 wonderful uncles on each side of the family (Lou's and Ralph's) but Uncle Dutch seemed to be born with gifts that left such an impression on those lucky enough to have him in our lives. Despite early hard times, as his son Chuck says he brought forward the values and ethics from childhood into later life. I think he saw how his Dad, Eddie took such care of his Mother, Mertie and as well, Uncle Dutch was a great Care-Taker of those around him. He had a gift to discern the priority of the moment and focus on that until done excellently. He had a love of life and of this Wonderful World and the hope of seeing loved ones again.

Great Uncle Dutch was one of the most caring, considerate and compassionate people I have ever met in my life. Great Uncle Dutch is a great role model for me in raising my son Luke Strahm-Jordan Peterson.

Love From Robin and Luke Peterson

Thinking of all of you. Dutch was a wonderful person that will be missed by many. Special prayers for Verna. Love Bev Crum

Uncle Dutch was the sunshine in the room and Aunt Verna the sparkle !! My earliest memory was a crate of oranges from sunny Calif to cold Oregon after the war years. I looked forward to family events because Uncle Dutch took time to talk with every one of us kids. In our childhood, he organized seeing the Harlem Globe Trotters in Arlington, OR (1951) and family vacations to the Coast and Petersens Rock Gardens. He brought joy to fun times and his dynamic presence and wisdom to every problem. Whenever we see our little ones behave compassionately, we will see our Uncle Dutch. Whenever we see them strive for excellence and integrity, we will see our Uncle Dutch and we will always feel so blessed for knowing him !!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and i have sent some angels to guide you and comfort you .
love ,your friend Joyce Chambers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dutch Strahm was a true gentleman. While I knew him because he was my grandfather Jack's right hand man, what I remember most about Dutch was how wonderful I always felt when I was around him. Any time I was at Empire, whether at board meetings with him or just visiting, he had a way of putting an arm around me and making me feel special. He was a unique combination of wisdom, smarts and genuine kindness and he will be sorely missed.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Our thoughts are with all of you. Uncle Dutch was one of a kind. Know you will all miss him a lot. Wish we could come for the service. Give Aunt Verna a hug for me. Elnora & Bill Califf