He graduated to his heavenly home on February 29, 2020, after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Jim faithfully served our country from 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict. Jim attended Classen High School and continued to attend monthly luncheons with his classmates until the end of his life. He also attended Oklahoma University where he met and married his first love, Virginia McCroskey, on December 26, 1953.
From this union two children were born, Vicki Lynn and Peter Todd. Jim later abandoned bachelorhood when he discovered and courted a lovely teller at Quail Creek Bank. After a whirlwind romance in 1980, Jim and the great love of his life, Joyce Ann Trimmer, married on September 19, 1981. Jim followed his father, Fred, and his brother, Richard, into the brick mason trade. Later, his graduation from the School of Dale Carnegie led him to a long and successful career as a salesman with Westinghouse, A.B. Chance/Hubbell, and Pelco Products.
Throughout his storied career, he unselfishly encouraged, inspired and mentored many people who credit him with helping them in their own careers. Jim was a faithful believer in God and his favorite book was Jesus Calling, which he read every morning. He was also an avid golfer, he was always ready with a funny story or joke, and also loved playing Poker and Texas Hold-Em.
Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce Stravlo; daughter, Vicki Chapin (and Warren) of Tulsa; son, Peter Stravlo (and Peggy) of Denver, CO; grandson, Matthew Burdt (and Vanessa) of Oklahoma City; granddaughter, Teri Sloan (and Aaron) of Denver, CO; grandson, Nathan Schoonover, of Denver, CO; granddaughter, Jessica Lucas of Indianapolis, IN; and granddaughter, Alice Sconyers of Hot Springs, AR; as well as seven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Stravlo, his father, Fred Stravlo, and his brother, Richard Stravlo.
