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Elizabeth Stroker Obituary
Elizabeth A. "Corky" Stroker, 64, originally of Bethel, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends on Monday, October 8th at Danbury Hospital. Born on January 7, 1948 in Danbury, Corky was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Elizabeth (Reardon) Trimpert. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk and Annhurst College in South Woodstock, Corky spent her career teaching at the Bethel School System. Retired after 30 years teaching, Corky spent recent years enjoying time with her grandchildren. Corky will be missed by her son, Jon Stroker, her daughter in law Jen, and her grandchildren Gillian and Liam of Littleton, NH; her daughter, Sarah Stroker of San Francisco, CA; her brother, Michael Trimpert Sr., and his wife Ellen of Brandon, FL; two nephews, Michael Trimpert Jr., and his wife Keri and Patrick Trimpert as well as her niece, Kathleen Trimpert. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Friends of Karen, P.O. Box 190, Purdys, NY 10578 or the Danbury Hospital Praxair Cancer Center, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810. The family will receive friends between the hours of 4 and 7 PM on Friday, October 12th at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, October 13th at St. Mary's Church in Bethel. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.CornellMemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Stroker
Carrie (Douglas) Keeling
October 15, 2012
I'm saddened to hear about Mrs. Stroker's passing. I enjoyed having her as my 6th grade teacher. My condolences go out to her family.
Janice Anderson
October 15, 2012
You will be missed Mrs. Stroker. Thank you for all that you did for me. You were one of the most influential teachers that I ever had. I hope that someday my own children have a teacher that cares for them as much as you cared for your students.
Sarah (Clarkson) DeWick
October 13, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Stroker's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and the rest of the family.
October 13, 2012
Sending Corky's family my deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her dearly. She was truly my buddy at the pool. Each time I arrived at the pool, she invited me to sit with her so we could catch up. I truly believe your family now has a guardian angel watching over all of you.
Bridget Richards
October 12, 2012
Rest in Peace Corky. "May the road rise to meet you, may the wind always be at your back........"
James Jackson
October 12, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Christine Candito-Sontag
October 12, 2012
Rest in Peace Mrs. Stroker
October 11, 2012
Liam told me today that he believes God took you so early because someone in Heaven needed help with their science homework. Gillie thought they needed a party planner and someone who loved to have fun. I know that they are both right and you are up there watching over us all. We will talk about you all the time and we have some great photos to take back to NH so they will always have you close by. We plan to honor you every year with a broadway show, just like you would have loved. We love you and know you are at peace now. Gillie and Liam will always have a guardian angel by their side.
Michelle (Ritterbusch) Thompson
October 11, 2012
My condolences to the family. Mrs. Stroker helped me through some tough times; I remember her fondly.
October 11, 2012
Dear Jon, Jen and Family, I am so incredibly sorry about the recent loss of your beloved mother Corky. I was totally devastated to hear of her untimely death! I had just met her this past summer, while bringing the two small children I watch, to the community pool. She was an absolute delight and such a lovely lady! She brought out the best in everyone who had the good fortune of being in her company. I will remember her smiling face and wonderful personality. May you cherish all the wonderful memories that you hold close to your heart.
With deepest regrets and heartfelt sympathy,
Paula M. Shoushani
Joanne Derosier
October 11, 2012
Jon and family. My sincere condolences to all of you at this time. Corky was an amazing women. Your all in my thoughts.
Danielle Kelly-Quijada
October 11, 2012
You truly were a wonderful person, teacher and mentor. You are sincerely missed.
-Danielle
Heidi Krompinger
October 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family today, I'm so sorry for your loss. She touched so many people and impacted so many lives forever. xoxo
John Wildman
October 11, 2012
Sending the family of Corky my deepest
sympathy. She will be greatly missed.
Lauren (Krayeski) Gibbs
October 11, 2012
I will miss you so very much. You were filled with kindness and compassion and generosity and fairness and laughter and I treasured the relationship we shared. First as my best friends mom, who treated us so well and cared so much; then as my own friend as I grew into an adult. Thank you for loving me and always looking after me. You have touched so many lives and are mourned by many who love you.
Helen Chappuis
October 11, 2012
Corky you will be missed so much! My prayers and sympathy to your family and all who knew and loved you.
Alicia Craybas
October 11, 2012
Stroker family....deepest sympathies to you all at this most difficult time.
~Doug & Alicia Craybas
Diane Ryan
October 11, 2012
I am devastated to hear that Corky is gone and will miss her friendship greatly. Through her caring, loving way she has touched my heart and the heart of my children and all those she has taught through the years. Life will not be the same without you my friend. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand until we meet again. <3 you.
October 11, 2012
Missing you my friend. Loving thoughts and prayers to her family. With love, Sue Griebel
Katie Jorgenson
October 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May loving memories give you strength today, and in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane Cummings Zelenski
October 11, 2012
Jon, Sarah and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was a caring teacher to all her students and was always willing to help me at BMS. May all of us share our wonderful memories of Corky with one another to keep her memory alive. May she rest in peace.
Sue Davison
October 10, 2012
With deepest sympathy, love, care, understanding, tears--
Good-bye old friend, I know you are at peace and now have recess all day long..you will be missed..
October 10, 2012
I am missing my friend so very much.My blessings to her family.My prayers for peace for all of us who love her.Cindy Field
Meaghan Nelson
October 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Corky's family and friends. She will be missed.
John and Joyce Sarver
October 10, 2012
Dear Sarah, Jon, Jen and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May the love of family and friends help you through these days and may God give you peace and comfort now and always. We have such wonderful memories of your mom.
Rosemary Reid
October 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Corky. May she rest in eternal peace. In loving memory of a very special lady.
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