In Memory of Judith E. Strike
Judith E. Strike, age 90, of Cambridge died February 3, 2010 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 13th at Elim Baptist Church in Isanti with Rev. Jonathon Larson officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 12th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Judith Elaine Strike was born May 16, 1919 to Chester and Hilda (Rask) Engquist in rural Isanti. When she was 10 years old she started working for her room and board because her mother died when she was 3. Judy graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 1938. On April 26, 1941 she married Arthur Strike and they lived on the Strike home farm in Bradford Township in rural Isanti. Judy was active in the Lords work at Elim Baptist Church in Isanti. She was a Sunday School teacher for 14 years and served on the missions committee, was active in the women’s ministry and was chairman of the historical committee that planned Elim’s 50th anniversary and gathered items for the cornerstone. Judy was a 4-H leader and won a trip to Washington, DC. She worked at Jiffy Tators in Cambridge, the repackaging plant in Isanti and worked in the laundry at the Cambridge State Hospital for several years. In 1979 Art and Judy moved to the Brainerd Lakes Area. She joined Temple Baptist Church in Brainerd where she served as deaconess, missions and women’s ministries. In 1998 Arthur and Judy retired to their home in Pine Village in Cambridge and joined North Isanti Baptist Church. After Arthur passed away she sold her mobile home and moved to Riverwood assisted living. She enjoyed playing Skip-Bo, visiting with her friends and participating in all the activities there.
Judy loved to crochet and made many afghans and scrubbers for her family. She always loved working with Arthur and enjoying the garden and flowers. Judy had a good memory for family history, poems, hymns, scripture, bible verses and her devotional time was important to her. She also wrote daily in her diary. Judy was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary in Isanti.
Judith Passed away on February 3, 2010 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 17 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Arthur; son, Lyle; grandson, Justin; granddaughter, Lisa; 2 sisters, Ruth and Ella; 2 brothers, Leonard and his wife, Lena, Ralph and his wife, LouElla. Judy is survived by son, Dale (Wanda) Strike of Isanti; 2 daughters, Sharon (Lonnie) Shelley of Isanti, Marlys (Tom) Nelson of Cambridge; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Edythe Anderson of Isanti, Ruth Evelyn (Lester) Carlson of Minneapolis; and by many other relatives and friends.
Good bye my favorite Aunt Judy!
Love always in my heart, Cathy Jo Strand and John Strand
for you Aunt Judy……
AWAKEN THE DAWN
by Leah Pearson
You will awaken the dawn
You will sing the sun to rising
When the night gets too long
And I can’t go on
You will awaken the dawn
You will dry away my tears
You will bottle them forever
When I cast on You my cares
You will banish all my fears
You will dry away my tears
I will greet the dawn
With arms wide open
I will put my hope in You
Through the darkest night
I will sing Your praise
When I’m feeling broken
When there’s darkness all around
And the light cannot be found
You will awaken the dawn
You will hold me through the night
You will shelter me with Your wings
When I can’t set things to right
You will cover me in Your might
You will hold me through the night
You will draw the sun up
With Your love
My mom Audrey,my brother Scott and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We enjoyed her company when visiting our mom at Gables East. I remember how excited she was when you were planning her 90th birthday party and how proud she was of her family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories.
Audrey, Scott & Nancy Chalstrom
To a wonderful lady, who had a very wonder life. You will be greatly missed. Now you can fly amongst the clouds, free of pain, full of happiness, no more pain, no more sorrow. Just free. Fly high Grandma.
I give you this one thought to keep –
I am with you still – I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,…
See More… See More
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone –
I am with you still in each new dawn.
Dear Sharon and Family:
Sharon, I am very sad to hear of the death of your Mom. You are such a wonderful friend. I hope that I can make it to the funeral on Saturday.
Please accept my hugs and prayers.
I am grateful for her….what a blessing she is. I am steve; a friend of a friend of the family and God has shown me the gift of sight….spirit sight. When I heard of her being in the hospital…… I saw many angels…..more than 20 angels……also some of the angels were family members that passed before her….,..but what was really special in what I saw were the animals…..there were so many animals…..I sensed that she loved animals and nature…..she enjoyed the fragrance of lilacs in the springtime and the colors of spring.
She is with you all …….be joyous doe she is with the rest of the family and she can guide the living from where she is at.
How does one talk to our loved ones that have passed and our angels? Know this that we all are from God. Be in your quiet place; may it be prayer or meditation; and quiet the mind……and simply ask.
Did not Jesus say to have the mind of a child? Let us all be childlike and truly enjoy life!!!
And make every moment count by saying thank you to everyone and give gratitude every moment that you are a awake.
Much gratitude and joy for the opportunity to share this…..
In Light and Love,
steve
Judy was a delightful lady who brought much joy to those around her despite sometimes difficult situations. She will truly be missed.
A friend sent this to me when my mother passed – it brought me much comfort and I hope it does the same for you.
It is a traditional Irish blessing.
Remembered Joy
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all…
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss…
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
To the family of my dearest Aunt Judith. I knew that the day would come when Aunt Judith would get to join Uncle Art in Heaven and that while that day would be a blessing in one way, it still hurts my heart to know I won’t see her earthly countenance again. Aunt Judith was “Minnesota” to me. My mom (Ramona Miller) left Cambridge in 1944 with her mom (Esther Anderson Miller) and father (Jacob Miller) for Washington State. Each time our family had the opportunity to travel to my mother’s beloved Minnesota, we spent most of our time with Aunt Judith, Uncle Art, and Sharon. When Mom would visit her cousins, aunts and uncles, I would stay on the Strike farm. One summer, I was allowed to fly by myself (1972)to stay at the farm for two weeks. I can still smell the aromas of Aunt Judith cooking and baking in the kitchen–rhubarb and strawberry freezer jams, pies and breads! Wow. I remember Uncle Art traipsing to the outhouse even when a modern facility had been established in the house. Then, there were the “barn” kittens that I used to covertly bring into the house and Aunt Judith would help me hide them when the men would come in to eat. Why Aunt Judith would allow an adventurous and talkative pre-teen like me to stay with her for two weeks is still a mystery. Then, there were the summers when we would anxiously await Aunt Judith’s arrival in Washington. I remember one particular summer that we took Aunt Judith to the Oregon Coast and how she loved the promenade walk at Seaside. She walked the beaches, combing for treasures, holding my hand. The real treasure was the love I felt and still feel for her. When Aunt Judith moved to Brainerd, my mom and I had a fabulous trip to see the lake house. Uncle Art explained the ice fishing he looked forward to and took Aunt Judith, my mom, and me for a ride on his boat around the pristine lake. I will miss Aunt Judith dearly.
Cheryl and I visited with Judith often at the nursing care center. She loved the Lord with all her heart. That was very apparent.
To Judy’s family and friends:
I am writing on behalf of my mother, Eunice (Pat) Zieske Jones, who shared a long friendship of many, many years with Judy. Mom will be unable to attend the funeral on Saturday because of her health/physical needs, though she sends her deepest sympathy to Judy’s family and friends who share the common bond of grief at this time. There must be a special place in God’s heaven for those like Judy who lived so joyfully. Peace be to her memory.