"Jim we are sorry to see that Ellen had died. I told Lee & Cathy Webb and also Larry Wieland. When you find time in 2014 lets get together for coffee and lunch. However not before January 25th. "
In loving memory of
Ellen Sue Strand
December 2, 1940 - December 20, 2013
Ellen Sue Strand, age 73, passed away on December 20, 2013 at Israel Family Hospice House. A memorial service will be Sunday, May 18th, 2014 at First United Methodist in Ames with burial at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, James Strand of Ames; daughter, Virginia Heard of Des Moines; son, Paul Strand of Perry; her mother, Joyce Frederiksen of Ankeny; 2 brothers, Gary Frederiksen of Council Bluffs and Dennis Frederiksen of Urbandale; 1 sister, Sherry Lydens of Altoona; 2 twin grandsons, Theodore Strand of Johnston and Tyler Strand of Des Moines.
Tributes
"Dean & I and our family are so sorry for your loss, thoughts, prayers, hugs are coming your."
"We were so sorry to see of her passing. It seems like yesterday we were kids. Love to Jim, Virgunia, and Paul. All the extended family. Ray and Karol(Parrott) Armentrout. Cillins,Ia. "
"James, Virginia, Teddy and Tyler. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With caring thoughts and love."
"Virginia, Teddy and Tyler... you all are in my prayers. Much love coming your way."
"The halls of North High are diminished with Ellen's passing. Prayers and thoughts to her family and friends. Ellen's 1958 North High class page: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1958(2013.55).html"