Audrey Strauch

Audrey Strauch

March 7, 1934 – November 12, 2020

Audrey went into the loving arms of her precious, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 86 years old.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Lovina Derbecker; her brothers, Art Derbecker, Roy Derbecker, Earl Derbecker; her sister, Onnie Lei Schieckoff, and her adopted brother, Gordon Evers.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 55 years, Lorenz Strauch; her son Nolan Strauch of Saskatoon, SK.; her son Arlen (Lisa) Strauch of Roswell, ID, and their children Nicholas Strauch of Ontario, OR., Marcy Strauch of Ontario, OR., and Jason Strauch of Saskatoon, SK.; also her daughter Cindy (Darwin) Daae of Torquay, SK. and their children Keith and Andrew Daae.  She will be missed by her sister, Geraldine Klodt, and her many nieces and nephews.

Audrey was born in Ayton, Ontario, on March 7, 1934.  She was the youngest of six siblings.  Audrey was always full of life.  She loved to have fun and adventure as a young person.  One of her most interesting jobs was a telephone operator.  She also played first base for the Clifford Swing Skirts.  As a young woman, she left her home in Ontario to pursue her dreams of traveling out west.  She attended Berean Bible College in Calgary (1959-61), and the Child Evangelism Institute in Muskegon, Michigan (1961).  She began working with Child Evangelism Fellowship in Saskatchewan.  She met her husband, Lorenz, a student at Millar Memorial Bible Institute, while presenting the work of CEF.  They were married in June, 1965.  They began their life in Moose Jaw where they had three children, Nolan, Arlen and Cindy.  After leaving Moose Jaw, they moved to Saskatoon.  Audrey loved being a wife and mother.  She ran a daycare in her home for 19 years.  She had many home businesses; Shaklee, Audrey’s Awesome Articles (crafts), Audrey’s Bridal Supplies, and HTE (Health Products).  Audrey was a natural born saleslady.  Manitou Beach was a very special place for Audrey.  They bought a cabin in 1995 and transformed it into a lovely, summer home.  Audrey loved people and would often talk on the phone for hours at a time.  Another one of Audrey’s passions was scrapbooking; she left her family with a legacy of albums and family history.  Audrey loved to read, and her Bible was not far from her favorite spot.  Audrey loved her family with her whole heart.  Audrey’s love for the Lord was evident in her peacefulness and contentment in life.  She also showed her love for the Lord in her service and dedication to Him. 

Your Word is a lamp for my  feet and light for my path.

Psalm  119:105

Viewing was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:00 pm at Preston Avenue Community Church, 2216 Preston Ave S, Saskatoon, SK with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service will be held on December 8, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at Preston Avenue Community Church, 2216 Preston Ave S, Saskatoon, SK. Memorial donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Box 236 Sedley, SK S0G 4K0. Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.