Priscilla Strasner

Priscilla (Miera) Strasner

January 30, 1960 – February 2, 2026

Ogden, Utah

On February 2, 2026, Priscilla (Miera) Strasner, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister, and dear friend, passed away at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy defined by deep love, quiet strength, heartfelt laughter, and a presence that left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Alfredo J. Miera and Guadalupe "Lupe" S. Albo-Miera, Priscilla was raised in a large, close-knit, loving family that shaped her deep loyalty and generous heart. She graduated from Ben Lomond High School, Class of 1978, in Ogden, Utah, and later continued her education at Weber State University, laying the foundation for the strong, independent woman she would become.

While attending college, she met and married Dean Strasner. It marked the beginning of the next chapter of her life, starting the family that would become her greatest joy. After ten years of marriage, they parted ways, and Priscilla took on the role of single mother with remarkable strength, carrying herself with independence and quiet determination. She raised her three sons, Dustin, Brandon, and Korey, with resilience, devotion, and unconditional love. She was both steady and protective, teaching by example what hard work, loyalty, and unwavering love looked like. Her boys were her greatest pride and life's purpose.

She loved country life and chose Plain City as the small town where she would raise her family. There, they built a house that she made a home, something she carried with great pride. It was where the boys went to school and grew up learning the values she worked so hard to instill: loyalty, resilience, generosity, standing up for what was right, and a commitment to family above everything. For nearly twenty years she made her home there. It embodied country living, with animals in the backyard and space to grow, though her favorite was raising horses, especially her two painted ponies, as she lovingly called them.

Becoming a grandmother was one of the greatest blessings of her life. Madison, Abby, Dillon, Presley, Kendall, and Karrigan were the light of her world. She spoke of them with pride, loved them without limits, and cherished every moment she was given with them. They held her whole heart in their hands.

She was beautiful inside and out. Her kindness, warmth, and strength radiated just as much as her outward beauty did. She carried herself with grace, yet there was always a spark in her, a little fire that made her unforgettable. Generous beyond measure, she often gave more than she had to give. She was feisty in the best way: strong-willed, fiercely protective of her family, and never afraid to speak her mind when it mattered. Priscilla's sense of humor was simply part of who she was. With a well-timed comment or subtle remark, she had a way of lightening the mood and making others smile.

She had an artistic eye that showed in everything she touched. Her home reflected her creativity, thoughtfully decorated, warm, and welcoming, and it became a gathering place where family felt comfortable, cared for, and connected. She noticed the small details others might overlook in everyday life, including shapes in the clouds, changing colors in the sky, and quiet moments that felt meaningful. She often took pictures of sunsets and the open sky, drawn to light and color that spoke to her. In those moments, she would softly say, "This reminds me of my dad," or "I can feel my mom in this," feeling a closeness to loved ones beyond what could be seen. Beauty, to her, was personal and deeply meaningful.

Priscilla's life was rooted in family. She treasured time with her siblings, especially her sisters. She cherished family gatherings and found her greatest comfort in being surrounded by her children. She was a role model, a protector, and a steady listener who made others feel heard. Her home and her heart were always open, not only to family but to friends and even strangers who needed a place to feel welcome.

Her presence, her strength, and her unwavering devotion to those she loved will be missed most of all. Yet the very love she poured into her children and grandchildren will continue to echo for generations. Keeping her family close was the quiet work of her life and her greatest accomplishment. Above all else, she would have wanted them to remain united, the way she so fiercely and faithfully held them together with her whole heart, her entire soul, and the unconditional love only a mother knows.

Priscilla is survived by her three sons, Dustin, Brandon, and Korey; her beloved grandchildren, Dillon Strasner, Presley Strasner, Madison Strasner, Abby Strasner, Kendall Strasner, and Karrigan Strasner; and her siblings: Philip Alaniz; Billy (Irene) Miera; Georgia Miera-Andrews; Jake Miera; Alfreda Miera-Rioux; Steven (Tamara) Miera; Anita (Bill) Miera-Freer; Sandra Sandoval; and Felix Miera, along with many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Sally (Miera) Heiner and Darlene Eldridge; her brother, John Miera; her nephew, Michael Andrews; and her niece, Angelique Atmore.

A Celebration of Life for close family and friends will be held on February 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Alpine Church, 4433 S 3100 W, Roy, UT 84067.