Violet Roe Strang

Violet Roe Strang of La Grande, OR passed away April 18, 2007. She passed away at home courageously following a short illness. She was born at Priest River, Idaho on July 31, 1927 to Jewell & Myrtle Roe. She moved to La Grande at a young age and was a long time resident. She attended the Chicago School of nursing and was an LPN. She had a great love for life which included painting, rock hounding in the John Day area, and gardening. She not only raised her won family but she was also known for caring for anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her son Stewart Bunting, her husband Earl Strang, and an older sister, Juanita Christiansen. She is survived by her two daughters Marjorie Blue of North Carolina and Judy Bowman of Washington; brothers Floyd Roe and Jerry Roe, and a sister, Genevieve Loveless. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please send to Grande Ronde Hospice.

"The race does not go to the strong nor the swift, but only the one who endures to the end. In the name of the Son, the Father, and the Holy Spirit, I've come to you today, Lord, as humble as I know how, to say thank you for everything you have done for me. Without you I am nothing, but through you I have done great things. May my strength in the Lord only become stronger with each day. I walk through this life you have given me to live."
Bruce S. Lovan