Strickland, Patricia J. "Patty" 1934-2013

STRUCKLAND, LUCKEY, ANNIS, ALLSPACH, MORRIS

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Date: 9/9/2013 at 09:19:24

Patricia J. “Patty” (Luckey) Strickland, 79, of Newton died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at her home in Newton.

Private family services will be held.

Service arrangements are being handled by the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.
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Patricia J. "Patty" (Luckey) Strickland
Newton, IA
May 16, 1934 - Aug 30, 2013

Private family services will be held.

Patricia Jane “Patty” Luckey Strickland, the daughter of Carl Augustus and Martha Marguerite Annis Luckey was born on May 16, 1934 in Riverside, Iowa. One of eleven children Patty went to school in the Riverside Public schools through 11th grade. While in school Patty played girls 6-on-6 basketball, and was a cheerleader. She also played piano, and the accordion. Patty received her GED in 1970. On November 11, 1952, against her parents’ wishes, Patty traveled to Newton, Iowa, with friends, who set her up on a blind date with Isaac “Pat” Strickland, Jr. On November 22, 1952, Patty and Pat committed to become man and wife. After 43 years of marriage Pat passed away in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The first seven years of marriage were very busy for the two of them; they were blessed with five children, Michael (Marilyn) Strickland of Huron, Ohio, Marilyn (Russell) Allspach of Baxter, John (Diana) Strickland of Newton, Janet Strickland of Mitchellville, and Kathy Morris of Des Moines. From her five children her family expanded to include 29 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. Patty enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and going to the casino with her family. Patty is also survived by her brother, James (Carolyn) Luckey of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and many nieces and nephews who are left to carry on her legacy.

Memorials in Patty’s name may be left at the funeral home. Memorials may also be mailed to the funeral home, please add; Attn: Strickland Family on the envelope.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories, we will deliver your message to the family. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa.