Valerie Elizabeth (Stephani) Strouf, 69, of Mesa, AZ went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 with her husband by her side near their home in Mesa, Arizona.
Valerie was born on March 31, 1948 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of Arnold and Helen Stephani. She graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School in 1966. She was known for her caring nature and spent her life serving others, whether through hairdressing, teaching, activity directing for the elderly, or storytelling. She was a devoted wife and mother as well as a cherished friend to many. She loved the southwest and had some of the best times of her life since retiring to the desert. Her faith in God was undeniable and only strengthened more and more in her last days.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Ken Strouf, daughter, Lisa (Steve) Goldberg, son, Lee (Kelly) Korak, grandchildren Amaya, Morgan, Michael and Greyson, sister, Pam (John) Roekle.
A Celebration of Valerie’s Life will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 807 N. Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ, 85203. Visitation with the family will follow.
In lieu of flowers, Valerie has requested that memorials be made to Side By Side Ministry (www.sidebysideministry.org) or St. Luke Lutheran Church (www.stlukemesa.com).
Special thanks to Good Life Resort and to Hospice of the Valley/Friendship Village PCU for their excellent care for Valerie and family in her final days.
An angel got her wings! God’s blessings Lisa!
Peace and Love,
Bonnie
Valerie was such a special person. Always thinking of others before herself. She will be missed.
Valerie is now wearing the crown God promises those who love Him with all their heart; and she surely did, sharing that love so unselfishly! Peace and hugs to Ken, her family and friends.
Val was a wonderful and sweet person. She was always happy and never complained. She will be missed.
My wife, Sylviajoy, and I will always remember Valerie for who and what she was. The Yiddish word ‘MENSCH’ that means a ‘person’ which in turn means she was a good person with a good heart! The last time we spent time with Valerie and Ken was one of the most enjoyable things we’ve ever done. We love them both! We wish her Godspeed and peace! We wish Ken peace, wonderful memories, and faith that Valerie is now in God’s care and her pain is finally gone. We love them both!
Irving and Sylviajoy Witcoff
Valerie will always be in my heart as a wonderful friend and soulmate. She had much happiness in her life and was loved by many.
Love to Lisa and Lee.