COL Vincent W. Strand, USA, Ret.,of Salem, OR, died Nov. 11, 2011. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and on graduation from The Citadel Military Academy, South Carolina spent the next thirty years serving in the United States Army. He and his wife Sylvia were married in Switzerland and spent fifty-five years together. The latter half of his life was dedicated to animal welfare, a passion that his whole family shares. For many years he was the Cruelty Inspector for the Willamette Humane Society and reaped a whole community of friends appreciative of his efforts. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, daughter Kimberly and son Dale, all of Salem. At his own request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Remembrances can be made in his name to Last Chance Club, 13012 Running Dog Lane SE, Turner, OR 97392. Vincent died on Veteran’s Day and as he himself put it, “I’ve received my marching orders”. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Tags: 1953
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