In Loving Memory of
James Wallace (Wally Strang)
Funeral Service
December 28, 2022
Bethel Funeral Chapel, Vernon, BC
Interment
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Vernon, BC
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Obituary of James Wallace (Wally) Strang
Wally was born on December 19th, 1925 in Vancouver, B.C. and passed away on December 17th, 2022 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 96 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Barbara; his children: Heather, Wally and Bruce, his grandchildren: Angie (Drew), Ron, Debbie and Diane; his great-granddaughter Alyssa; his sister Beverly, along with numerous extended family members and friends. Wally was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillian, and by his daughter Nancy.
Wally served in the Navy during World War II. He was a Vancouver police officer for eleven years with the mounted squad. He was an editor and publisher of weekly newspapers in B.C. and owned his own advertising, marketing and public relations agency for twenty years. Wally was a distance runner all of his life and coached athletes for over 70 years in national and international competitions. At the age of 74 he was introduced to the teachings of Jesus which guided his life and brought him comfort and peace for the remainder of his life.
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Dear Barb.
My thoughts are with you at this time. When you have lost your husband it’s a hole left in the heart but God and time can mend that. I know your grieving that this time but the sun will shine again. With much love. ❤️❤️❤️Doris Reynolds
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You will lovingly be missed all
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Barb, and family. Wally remains a QUIET inspiration to so many folks who knew him. And we are glad.
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We will miss you, Uncle Wally. You lived such an interesting and diverse life, but proved that everything is more meaningful with God in it. Thank you for your example of embracing God in your life until the very end.
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Loving sympathy to you Barb, with precious memories of time with you and Wally in your home. Know you will have a deep feeling of peace, even in the face of sorrow and loss. The feeling of “God does all well..” Carol N.
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Wally and I shared our birthdays at Goodkey’s for a few years. I enjoyed his thoughts at our meetings.
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We really enjoyed any time spent with Barb & Wally. He was a natural born leader who was always smiling and welcoming. A very intelligent and interesting man, his photographs fascinated us and his stories left us wanting more. He professionally photographed a large family portrait for us – a treasured keepsake. No matter what he turned his hand to he excelled. An incredible man that will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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Dear Barb. Thinking of you these days since learning of Wally’s passing. May the comfort of Wally having finished his earthly race in victory be your greatest comfort now as you go forward without your loved ones presence.
Iona Drummond
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Dear Barb, thinking of you as you grieve this loss…..may you find strength, comfort and peace.
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DearBarb my condolences to you on the loss of your dear husband Wally.
Lynn Sargeant
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Dear Barb. and family : We have many pleasant memories of you and Wally, since the “ beginning of your days. “ We witnessed the
growth in your lives. It. was a joy to behold. Wally was always a very pleasant man. We valued your friendship and fellowship. We know you will miss him, but it’s wonderful to realize he’s gone on to his reward. He was a “ runner “ by career, and it’s wonderful to realize that he has finished the spiritual race he began. He was faithful to the end. We have very pleasant memories of being in Sunday morning Meetings with you.
Our sympathy also to Wally’s family, who are feeling the loss keenly.
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Thinking of you, Barb, in this time of loss. Wally was a loved and valued friend with whom we spent many pleasant hours in Edmonton and later in Vernon. Wally was a kind gentleman and we have many memories of his faithful, well-finished life.
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I miss our call on the 19th to wish one another a happy birthday. That day Dell and I will always remember now and in the future.
I fondly remember the couple of years after I retired being one of Wally’s walkers running joyfully in the park with Wally saying just a little more you can make it .
Great memories our times in Edmonton and calls and trips to see Barb and Wally in Vernon
Terry and Dell Lloyd
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Thinking of you in your time of loss Barb. I had fond memories of Wally during my time in Edmonton. He was a kind and uniquely interesting man. A specific memory I have of Wally was sharing the experience of being baptized back in 2001 on the same day as him and the group of us all riding back in the same vehicle afterwards. Love and sympathy.
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I am so truly sorry for your loss Barb. Sincere sympathy to all your family and friends. I know Wally was very well cared for and so thankful for his faithful finish. May the peace of our loving God be your great strength and comfort.
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Thinking of you, Barb, and remembering Wall,y with pleasure and appreciation. You will miss him but will be grateful for all that you enjoyed together. Hugs.
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We enjoyed getting acquainted with Wally & Barb these last 6 years. Lovely to see this race run with faith and victory. Our condolences to those left behind.
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Dear Barb and Wally’s family- heartfelt sympathies to you all. Wally was a special man; I only knew him a little but still he made a huge impression on me and was inspirational. Love and prayers for all.
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Dear Barb & family,
Thinking of you in your loss & do hope you feel comfort in the midst of grief.
With love & sympathy,
Ardythe