OBITUARY: DANIEL CHARLES McDONALD STRUPP

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

ource: "The Daily News", Longview, Cowlitz Co., Washington.  24 Jan 2011.

Daniel Strupp

Former local resident Daniel Charles McDonald Strupp, fondly known to his
friends as "The Coon", passed away Jan. 16, 2011, surrounded by family and
friends.

Daniel was a humble and loving person who always aspired to be a better person
and to share his happiness and passion for life with those around him. During
his lifetime the challenges he faced he confronted and overcame, strengthening
his values and self-sufficiency. He was blessed with the opportunity to live the
last seven years of his life with his childhood friend, Daniel Fernandez and his
wife, Lillian.

He is survived by a son, Damon McDonald; two granddaughters, Madylin and
Karleigh McDonald and their mother, Dinaah Shane; three stepsons, Darren, Derrek
and Travis; a stepdaughter, Kim; 11 stepgrandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild;
and numerous cousins, foster brothers and longtime friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vancouver Vineyard
Church, 2007 E. 12th St. His final resting place will be the Rose Valley
Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, Daniel asked those wishing to remember him partake in the
simple act of spending some extra time with a relative, or an old or new friend.