Obituary of James "Bert" Bertrum Strain

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bertrum James Strain of Stettler, Alberta at the age of 91. Bert passed away quietly in his sleep in his hometown Stettler, Alberta. Bert was born in Lethbridge, Alberta to parents George and Lydia Strain. He served in the Canadian Air Force during World War II and later married Dorothy Harty on May 7, 1949 in Lethbridge. They moved to Stettler in 1954. His contributions to education were enormous and respected by many. Bert is survived by his loving family: daughter Joan (Ian) Uhrich of Okotoks, son Rick (Diane) Strain of Calgary, son Bob (Jackie) Strain of Calgary and daughter Carolyn (Dave) Cheetham of Red Deer; son in law Garth Gunther of Calgary; 12 grandchildren: Corinne (Graham) Robinson, Erin (Mike) Henry, Brett Gunther, Colin Uhrich, Paul Uhrich, Lauren Uhrich, Kristen (Russ) Dyck, Keri-Lynn Strain, Ashley Strain, Elise (Dan) Rocque, Daelyn (Joe) Hamil, Jenelle Cheetham; 1 great granddaughter Sophie Robinson; brother Arthur (Eva) Strain ; sister in law Clara Strain; other family members and many dear friends. Bert was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Strain; daughter Audrey Gunther; brother Doug Strain and nephew Dwayne Strain. Prayer Vigil Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Christ King Catholic Church Stettler, Alberta Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 25, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. Christ King Catholic Church Stettler, Alberta Memorial donations in memory of Bert are gratefully accepted to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, Audrey Gunther Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund or a charity of choice.