Robert 0. Strand Robert C. Strand, 68, a 20-year Shelton resident, died Friday, July 1, 1994, in Bremerton. He was born March 31, 1926, to Carl and Rosella (Youngberg) Strand, in Rawling, N.Di Mr. Strand was a Bremerton resident for 40 years before moving to Shelton in 1976, He was a mem- ber of the Disabled American Vet- erans No. 5 in Bremenon and No. 22 in Gorst. He was past Com- mander and current chaplain, and helped promote and build the DAV hall in Gorst, Mr. Strand also be- longed to the VFW Not 239, Eagles Not 192, and the National Order of the Trench Rats No. 323, all in Bremerton. In Shelton he belonged to the American Legion No, 31 and ms a lifetime member of Voiture No, 135. He also belonged to the Meat Cutter‘s Union. For many years Mr. Strand also ran Camp Oak Patch, a home for mentally retarded men, on Lake Oak Patch near Belfair. He served in the Army during World War II and in the Korean War as a para- trooper with an Army airborne unit. In 1982, he volunteered to be- come the Christmas basket and child welfare chairman for Voiture No, 135. In the ast 10 years, 4,812 baskets of food ve been handed out. Those baskets feed 19,243 peo- ple of which 10,667 were children, Mn Strand enjoyed children in 1991 he initiated a new program in conjunction with the Christmas food baskets: a bicycle raffle with proceeds to purchase tricycles to be given out on food basket day. He coined the name of this proyam “Little Bikes for Little ’l‘ykes.” In the past three years, 63 tricycles have been handed out. He also ini- tiated the Thanksgivmg Meals on; Wheels” program in 19841 This pro- gram involved the home delivery of hot turkey dinners to shut-ins on Thanksgiving mornings, During the past 10 years, 418 meals have Sglped make Thanksgiving a joyful y In 1988 Mr. Strand obtained Windy’s World. a balloon-toting clown, involved with talking about safety (fire, strangers, home and drugs). He and Windy traveled to live schools in the area and ut on their program before 1,720 e ildren from ages 6 to 16. Mr. Strand is described by his family as a man who travelled many miles and 5 nt many hours for the purpose ofiielping the young and old in the community, In his spare time Mr. Strand liked to fish, camp, bowl and golf, and in his younger years he en- joyed a good game of pool with his friends and family. Surviving Mr. Strand are his mother, Rosella Strand, Breme» non; three sons, Richard and his wifeJoyce Strand, Poulsbo, Michael R. Strand, Bremerwn, Larry Strand, Port Orchard; two broth- ers, Cliflord Ci Strand, Bremerton, Carl Strand Jr, Springfield, 111.; a sister, Grace Kelly, Bremerton; also two granddaughters, numer- ous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Visitation hours for Mn Strand will be from 9 a,m-5 pm. Tuesday, July 5, and from 9»11:30 am. Wed- nesday, July 6, in McComb Funeral Home, Shelton, Graveside services for Mr. Strand will begin at 1 pm. Wed nesday, Jul 6, in Shelton Memo— rial Park, S elven. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home, Shelton. 1441 «w 7t, ohm“ , OCR Text: Robert 0. Strand Robert C. Strand, 68, a 20-year Shelton resident, died Friday, July 1, 1994, in Bremerton. He was born March 31, 1926, to Carl and Rosella (Youngberg) Strand, in Rawling, N.Di Mr. Strand was a Bremerton resident for 40 years before moving to Shelton in 1976, He was a mem- ber of the Disabled American Vet- erans No. 5 in Bremenon and No. 22 in Gorst. He was past Com- mander and current chaplain, and helped promote and build the DAV hall in Gorst, Mr. Strand also be- longed to the VFW Not 239, Eagles Not 192, and the National Order of the Trench Rats No. 323, all in Bremerton. In Shelton he belonged to the American Legion No, 31 and ms a lifetime member of Voiture No, 135. He also belonged to the Meat Cutter‘s Union. For many years Mr. Strand also ran Camp Oak Patch, a home for mentally retarded men, on Lake Oak Patch near Belfair. He served in the Army during World War II and in the Korean War as a para- trooper with an Army airborne unit. In 1982, he volunteered to be- come the Christmas basket and child welfare chairman for Voiture No, 135. In the ast 10 years, 4,812 baskets of food ve been handed out. Those baskets feed 19,243 peo- ple of which 10,667 were children, Mn Strand enjoyed children in 1991 he initiated a new program in conjunction with the Christmas food baskets: a bicycle raffle with proceeds to purchase tricycles to be given out on food basket day. He coined the name of this proyam “Little Bikes for Little ’l‘ykes.” In the past three years, 63 tricycles have been handed out. He also ini- tiated the Thanksgivmg Meals on; Wheels” program in 19841 This pro- gram involved the home delivery of hot turkey dinners to shut-ins on Thanksgiving mornings, During the past 10 years, 418 meals have Sglped make Thanksgiving a joyful y In 1988 Mr. Strand obtained Windy’s World. a balloon-toting clown, involved with talking about safety (fire, strangers, home and drugs). He and Windy traveled to live schools in the area and ut on their program before 1,720 e ildren from ages 6 to 16. Mr. Strand is described by his family as a man who travelled many miles and 5 nt many hours for the purpose ofiielping the young and old in the community, In his spare time Mr. Strand liked to fish, camp, bowl and golf, and in his younger years he en- joyed a good game of pool with his friends and family. Surviving Mr. Strand are his mother, Rosella Strand, Breme» non; three sons, Richard and his wifeJoyce Strand, Poulsbo, Michael R. Strand, Bremerwn, Larry Strand, Port Orchard; two broth- ers, Cliflord Ci Strand, Bremerton, Carl Strand Jr, Springfield, 111.; a sister, Grace Kelly, Bremerton; also two granddaughters, numer- ous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Visitation hours for Mn Strand will be from 9 a,m-5 pm. Tuesday, July 5, and from 9»11:30 am. Wed- nesday, July 6, in McComb Funeral Home, Shelton, Graveside services for Mr. Strand will begin at 1 pm. Wed nesday, Jul 6, in Shelton Memo— rial Park, S elven. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home, Shelton. 1441 «w 7t, ohm“ , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Obituaries for Shelton Cemetery,S Last Name,Strand, Robert C. #1.tif,Strand, Robert C. #1.tif, Strand, Robert C. #1.tif