"My most sincere sympathies for your loss. Gary was a very kind guy and great uncle to my children. Zoe, Summer, & Jake always enjoyed spending time @ Aunt Eileen & Uncle Gary's house. He is missed by us all. I know he & Eileen are so happy to be reunited. Many prayers to the entire family. Love, Debe Galvin"
In loving memory of
Gary Paul Strand
November 13, 1953 - September 21, 2017
Gary Paul Strand, 63, son of Ken Strand and stepmother Carol Strand, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2017 after a short, unexpected illness in Boca Raton, Florida.
Gary was born on November 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a hardworking, kind and gentle spirit. Gary was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, model car collector and loved music, especially classical and opera. He said goodbye to his beloved wife Eileen Galvin, on November 11, 2013 after 20 years of marriage. Gary loved and cared for her through a prolonged illness and showed his devotion to her daily. He is survived by his father Ken, stepmother Carol, his beloved sister Terry Sue (husband Terry) and his brothers Randy (Maria), Kenny (Maria) and Barry (fiancée Julie). He was a devoted Uncle to Lindsey Strand-Polyak, Kelsey Strand-Polyak, Adam Strand-Polyak, Kenneth Strand III, Graciela Strand, Billy, Eileen, Sinead, Bridget, Zoe, Summer and Jake.
We know when he arrived in heaven; his wife Eileen, mother Corine Strand Poe and grandparents were there to welcome him home.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at First Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale in the Parlor Room (301 E. Broward Blvd) on Saturday, October 14th at 10:30 a.m.
John 11:25-26 Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die."
Tributes
"So sorry, dear friends, Ken and Carol for the pain that you bear And the loss that you are feeling right now But please understand that deep in their hearts, friends want to help you through it by continually praying for you. ..."
"My deepest sympathy on the loss of Gary, he was a kind and gentle person and I will miss him. I always enjoyed the time I spent with he and Eileen while I was visited from New Jersey. I will also be eternally greatful to him for how he cared for Eileen every day, as her cousin I knew she was in the best hands. I know that he and Eileen are together again. Prayers for all of you. Love, Sheila Murphy"
"We are so sorry for your loss. We only met Gary a couple of times at family events but it was obvious that he was a very kind man. He will be greatly missed. May God bless your family and comfort you. With love, Nirma and Curt Raffi"