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Steve Strachan Obituary
Steve S. Strachan, age 72, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Fort Smith. He was born May 11, 1948, in Milwaukee. Steve was a ham radio operator with the handle KA5 KBM. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local 7893, a loan officer at Rheem Credit Union and on the emergency rescue team at Rheem. He was in radio broadcasting when he was young and worked at stations all over northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. He was a Christian with great faith in God. He was a photographer and loved music. He was Paula's beloved husband and best friend of 47 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Alfred and Velma Jean (Organ) Strachan; and a sister, Mary Jean Strachan.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; a brother, Ted Brian Strachan and wife Tammie of Siloam Springs; a sister, Linda Carnes and husband David of Springdale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca. Masks will be required at the service.
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Don Dacus
July 22, 2020
Steve and I were ham radio friends. I enjoyed many conversations with him.
sue pigott
July 5, 2020
really enjoyed working with him.he was very likeably man.rest in peace,
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