Elwood Marlin Strand Obituary

We bid farewell to Elwood Marlin Strand of Fort Assiniboine, Alberta, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 6, 2024 at the age of 82. Elwood Marlin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elwood Marlin Strand to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marlin and Mable; his sister Elaine Deren (Cis); his brother-in-law John Deren; and his half-sister Patricia Laing.

He is survived by: his wife Edith Schmidt (Edie); his children, Karen Butkowski (Dennis), Stacey Urwin (William) and Fred Strand (Michelle); his grandchildren, Cody Butkowski, Matthew Butkowski, Chantel Urwin, Jessica Urwin, Jewles Bailey-Strand and Derick Strand; his brother Ron Strand; and his in-laws, Erika and Egon Bastian. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In Elwood's memory, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to a charity of one's choice.