Jack Burdett STRAIN

STRAIN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/28/2008 at 16:32:41

Jack Burdett Strain passed away Monday evening, May 19th, from complications arising from injuries caused by a drunk driver. He was 78 years old. Grieving his loss are his three children (Lisa, Curtis, and Jodi), his five grandchildren (Mehi, Riley, Suji, Austin and Callen),and scores of friends and family members who will remember him for his love of family, his generosity ofspirit, his devotion to his church, his twinkling blue eyes, and his dimples. Jack was born on Nov. 20, 1929 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, the youngest of nine children. He served in the US Army and after discharge, moved "out west". He settled in Des Moines, where he raised his family. Jack and his wife founded White Center Glass & Upholstery in 1965. He operated it until his retirement just a few years ago. Jack was deeply involved in the White Center community. Jack made it to Hawaii for the first time in 1971. He returned just about every year thereafter, often staying for weeks at a time. He loved the tropical air, the sunshine, the beach, and the people. He was particularly fond of the bus that allowed him to visit anywhere on Oahu for only 25 cents per day. A memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, at United Methodist Church in Des Moines. Everyone is welcome to come say Aloha to Jack for the last time. Hawaiian shirts welcome. Any remembrances can be made to your favorite charity.

Seattle Times, WA
May 28, 2008