Obituary: Julian, Kathleen Elaine (Strauss)
Age 62
Kathleen (“Kathy”) Strauss was born on June 6, 1952 to Raymond and Corleen Strauss of Walla Walla, WA.
Kathy loved children and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Eastern Washington University in 1974.
Kathy taught first through fourth grade classes at Albany Private School in Albany, OR, and at Liberty Christian School in Walla Walla, WA.
She later took joy in becoming a full-time wife and mother, and stayed home to raise her children.
Kathy served for many years in her church’s children’s ministries, and volunteered with the Spokane County Diversion Boards.
Her greatest fulfillment was in serving the Lord through fellowship and service to others.
Kathy is survived by her husband, John Cody Julian, Spokane Valley; her son, John Clinton Julian (Rachel), Lowden; her daughter, Cheryl Thompson (Jared), Spokane; her brother, Michael Strauss (Sally), Kennewick; her cousin, John Hartley (Linda), Rosalia; and her two grandsons.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 PM at Berean Bible Church in Spokane Valley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the youth and children’s ministries at Berean Bible Church, 10910 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206.