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1944
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2011
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James Strand Obituary
Funeral Mass for James W. Strand Sr., 66, of Eastlake, will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Justin Martyr Church, 35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake. (Family and friends are asked to please meet at the church.)
Mr. Strand passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.
Born Oct. 26, 1944, in Cleveland, he had been a lifetime Lake County resident.
He was a member of St. Justin Martyr Church in Eastlake, Eastlake-Willowick American Legion Post 678 and the RamRod Busters. He was a member and volunteer at the Eastlake Senior Citizens Center. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was also a bugler who helped and volunteered playing at social functions and whenever anyone needed a bugler for a funeral service.
He was the beloved husband of 42 years of Ronette A. (Shirer) Strand; loving father of James W. Strand Jr. of Eastlake; cherished grandfather of Shaun and Amber; brother of Joseph (Dorothy) Strand of Eastlake; brother-in-law of Robert G. Shirer Jr. of Eastlake; and uncle of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Kinsella) Strand; and sister-in-law, Roberta Drum.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, where an American Legion service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Father Kevin Liebhardt will officiate the Mass. Burial will be held in Willoughby Cemetery.
Donations in his name may be made in care of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Strand
Harry & Brenda Simpson
August 11, 2011
Dear Ronnie and Family
Jim will be missed at the senior center.The time Jim spent with us he was involved in many projects,one especially was his work in our memorial garden, where he obtained many donations of flags and memorial markers plus his help in the planting of rose bushes for deceased members.
Rest in peace Jim now there will be a rose for you. Harry & Brenda J.F.K.
August 11, 2011
Jim was a very kind man, we remember all the great times we had with him at Mentor Headlands State Park; he loved the Park & the wildlife. I remember when I had equipment problem's in gale force winds on lake Erie; Jim stood on the roof off the Rangers truck looking for me with binoculars, he saw me wash up on the break wall & came to help me.
God Bless Jim & his Family
Steve & Terri & all the Windsurfers at Mentor Headlands State Park!!
Woodland - 2011
Paul Ferroni
August 11, 2011
Paul Ferroni
August 11, 2011
Jim and I played taps for the last 6 years or so (give or take a couple) at the Woodland Cemetery memorial day service. I will dearly miss playing with him next year. My sincerest condolences to the family. We have all lost a good friend, and a good man. Next year, I play for Jim.
August 10, 2011
Aunt Ronnie Jimmy , Shaun and Amber , Uncle Joe and Family,
Uncle Jim was one of a kind a true friend to all a family man always. He did so much for all that came and touched his life. We will truly miss him and every time we hear a bugle being played will will think of him in our hearts.
Love you all
Carl, Tammi, Angela Mario, Billy
August 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you Ronnie and Family. Dad sends his condolences also.
Ronda and Jev Vaidean & Family
Paul Runals
August 10, 2011
rest in peace jim, you earned it. maybe you will find a war history buff there.
God bless this family.
Smoky Memorial Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation
MW Deering
August 9, 2011
Smoky Memorial Eastlake Dog Park
Marcia Wynne Deering
August 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to Jim's family and friends. He was a fine man and this is a real loss. He was loyal, giving and caring. His heart is as big as all outdoors. Our family will forever cherish him as the man who made the two Smoky War Dog Memorials happen (Eastlake Dog Park & Cleveland Metroparks). Jim made up his mind that Smoky deserved these honors and worked until they were accomplished. Whatever he set his mind to, he did. Including the Eastlake Blvd. of flags. He was a man in a million and will be deeply missed.
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