In Memory

Jack Strandell

Jack Strandell

STRANDELL, JACK (JAKE), Oct 4, 1946 - Sept. 19, 2003 Mr. Jake Strandell passed away Friday night after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. His wife, sons, brothers and friends were by his side as he crossed over. Jake was born Oct. 4, 1946. He served in the U. S. Air Force and met his soul mate, Kay Faulk while stationed at Seymour Johnson, NC. Jake and Kay were married on Sep 9, 1967. They had two children who he loved dearly. Following his service in the United States Air Force, Jake began a career in the airport industry. He was vastly respected and cherished by those at his work place. No matter how much business- related work had to be completed, Jake always made time for his wife, children, dogs, and friends. He knew the importance of the Church, as well as his family and friends and held nothing higher. He would often coach his kids' little league teams; praising their effort, regardless of the outcome. Even when they moved away to college, he would be there on a moments notice when they needed his help, or Kay needed to see her boys. Jake Strandell is survived by his wife, Kay Strandell; son, Clark Strandell; son, Keith Strandell; daughter-in-law Tina Strandell; his brothers James, Danny and Toby Strandell; numerous nieces and nephews, and his pets Midget (The Midge) and Bear Strandell. The viewing will be held at Boyd's Family Funeral Home, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines. Visitors may arrive between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Local services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Redeemer, 8445 Northwest 186th Street, Miami. Per Mr. Strandell's request, he will be buried where he met the love of his life, Kay, in North Carolina. He will be buried at Wayne Memorial Cemetery, Goldsboro, NC. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries. Published in the Miami Herald on 9/23/2003.



 
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03/28/16 07:49 PM #1    

Steve Jenkins

I first met Jake at Immaculate Conception School in 4th grade, we soon became good friends and remained in touch throughout the years. Jake was a gifted athelete among many other talents. Our two years together in Auto Shop were a blast and then graduation. He went into the Air Force and after his discharge hired on with Pan American World Airways as a ticket agent. Married, father of two son's, wonderful wife and as the years went by he worked his way up to become one of the Vice Presidents of Pan American. I don't believe that he ever realized what a good person he was. Meeting with the family's of the Lockerbie crash in Scotland he told them that he didn't know how they felt because he had never experienced anything as painful as what they were going through but that he would help them in every way possible. I always felt that statement was quite profound. Still remember us playing sports as kids and working on cars together.

 

 


05/04/16 08:42 AM #2    

Kirt Sullivan


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