Verne Strain

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our amazing father VERNE STRAIN, on August 01, 2024, at the age of 90 years.

Verne was born in Santa Cruz, Ca on June 21, 1934. He spent his childhood in and around Watsonville, Ca. At the age of 17 years, he joined the Navy and worked as a Radio operator during the Korean War. After the war he attended Utah State University and earned a Degree in Forestry. He met the love of his life Rose Marie in Great Falls, Montana where they were married in 1961, together they had 6 children.

The family moved to Canada in 1969, living throughout British Columbia where Verne worked as a Professional Forester. Upon retiring in 2002 they moved to Warner, Alberta, where Verne was an active community member, serving as a City Councilor and then as Mayor. Verne was instrumental in obtaining funding to build the Warner Senior Centre, was a member of the Elks club and Warner Library board. Verne was an avid golfer till the end, a lover of animals- rescuing many cats and dogs throughout his life.

Verne leaves behind his children Dennis (Julia), Phyllis (Randy), Johanna (Mark), Christina (Kevin) and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and cats. Verne was predeceased by his Wife Rose Marie and sons Roger and Russell.

Verne was a Legend of a man known for his generosity and kindness, he set the bar high with 90 years of a life lived well.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, August 24, 2024, at WARNER SENIORS CENTRE, 103 3 AVENUE, WARNER.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to the SPCA