Jack Newman Strong

Jack Newman Strong, 93, of Ventura, passed away on July 27, 2014 at Somis Living. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Prickett; sister, Shirley Zuelow; daughter, Robin; and son, Matthew. He is survived by sons, Brad Custer and Randy Strong (Sandi); daughters, Beth McGee (Bruce), Jamie Mauricio (Joe), and Jacklyn Finfrock (Martin); grandchildren, Nate Stevens, Adam Strong, Aubrey Mauricio, Christopher Strong, Amanda Mauricio, Atlee Rapholz, Cody Mauricio, Savannah Finfrock, Fletcher McGee, Taelyr Finfrock and Tiffany Strong; great grandchildren Ann Marie, Tavion, Alexis, Naveah, James and Mason.

He was born on October 7, 1920, in Denver, Colorado. His family moved to Hollywood, California in 1933, where Jack attended junior and senior high schools. Jack loved sports and lettered in baseball and football. In 1943, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the Air Force from 1950 through 1952 during the Korean War.

Jack lived in Ventura County on and off for many years, before finally settling in the city of Ventura in the 1970s. He worked as an electrician for Pacific Telephone until he retired in 1985. He loved the beach, camping on the Rincon, family get-togethers, the Dodgers, Lakers and Denver Broncos. Jack was a loyal USC Trojan fan and enjoyed family gatherings while watching the big game against UCLA. He was very active in his church, Trinity Lutheran for over 40 years, businessmen’s club and church golf team.

He was the sweetest man to walk the face of this earth. Jack was a wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and an amazing friend! He will always be remembered by his love, compassion and generosity. Wherever Jack went, people were always attracted to his kindness, infectious laughter, and fun-loving disposition, easily making and keeping many friends. Always whistling and singing, it was a joy and an honor to be around him. Jack was a man of God and had great faith in Jesus’ salvation. He is now blessing heaven with his arrival! How blessed heaven is to have him!

We would like to thank Joe and Jeff Fifthian, Lina and the staff of Somis living, for all their love, kindness and friendship in taking such great care of our precious Dad. We would also like to thank Buena Vista Hospice for their amazing support and care.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 North Ashwood Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.