June 27, 1924 - June 30, 2019
Phyllis June (Gaines) Strand Obituary Phyllis Strand passed away June 30, 2019, three days after her 95th birthday! She was a life-long Spokane resident, graduating from Rogers High School in 1942. She married Harvey Strand in 1946, the same year they started their business, Strand Plumbing & Heating. A meticulous bookkeeper, Phyllis ran the office for over 50 years. She was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church since the late 1950s, volunteering as treasurer and secretary and serving on countless committees over the years. Phyllis was an avid reader, an excellent cook and baker, and she loved to golf and play bridge. Harvey preceded her in death in 2001. Phyllis is survived by her 97-year-old sister Betty Ferrara; son, Jack Strand (Sunni Rae); daughter, Gayle Massender; grandchildren, Carri Strand Crowe, Kelly Strand, and Neil Massender; great-grandchildren, Rykley and Brayley Crowe, Makayla and Connor Strand, Shane and Kenley Massender; and great-great-granddaughter, Estella Strand. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff in Cottage C at Northpointe Village for their exceptional love and care for Phyllis. A celebration of Phyllis� life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 1:00 PM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division St. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke Building Fund; PO Box 28948, Spokane, WA 99228. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Phyllis, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JUN 30
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