Wilbert Willson Strawn

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

Betty,
It is with a heavy heart that we send this message. Bill was one of the warmest and sincere persons I have ever met. I know that he inspired many young athletes during his life and set a great example for many of us. We are in Arizona and will not be able to come to the funeral but will be there in spirit. If there is anything that you need please know that we are available.
Tim & Anne Clemons

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

Betty, we were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill fought his cancer very courageously and had a very positive attitude. He will be missed. David & Ruth Theis

Betty, though our hearts are heavy and saddened by Bill's passing, we are thankful we have our wonderful memories to cherish of Bill and you and our dinners" with our Northeast friends. It has truly been a privilege to know Bill all these years and be considered his friend. We send our love and prayers to comfort you at this time.

Fred and Betty Nelson

Bill was a very fair and concerned businessman. My heartfelt condolences to Betty and the Strawn family. G. Harden, KCMO

Bill was an extremely nice person. He was very friendly too. He would always wave whether it would be him driving by our house or when he was mowing the yard. He will be greatly missed.

My deepest condolences to Betty and Bill's family. Bill was not only an excellent athlete and handball player but more importantly a gentleman and friend. Chuck Vogt...Bonita Springs, Florida

I was glad to call Bill a friend. When I started playing handball, Bill was always there to play with me or set me up in another game. It didn’t matter if he had played for hours and everyone else was headed for the shower, if you did not have a game, he was there for you. To see him introduce himself to new players and arrange games was just an indication of his generous giving nature. I heard from a fellow handball player that he was told by Bill that when he passed he was going to be “sitting on the bench” waiting for the rest of us to play the next game. My condolences to his loved ones and family.

PRAYERS AND CONCERN FOR FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THEIR TIME OF SORROW.

Bill was always warm and cordial to all of us who hung around the handball courts. In spite of being a star in handball he was easily approachable and would be quick to help someone still learing the sport. His absence will leave a void. My condolences to his family in this time of grief.

Larry Winn
Belton, Missouri