Dr Strain was a great Dr!!! I remember Dr Strain as a great Pediatrician to my 3 children...RIP

Doctor Strain was an amazing pediatrician 
I have never met a kinder or more patient man. 
He was doctor to my three children and then to their children.
It is a great honor to have known him. 
Sincerely,
Wanda Cline

It was an honor and a blessing to know Dr. Jim.  What a beautiful man, deeply faithful Christian, and remarkable doctor and teacher.
I was always uplifted in his presence.   Blessings to all his friends, family and colleagues.

Having served with Jim as a Phillips University Trustee for over 25 years, and attending some of the Phillips Legacy Foundation's Leadership  Conferences with him, I think of these immediate and notable characteristics: his brilliant mind,  his warmth and interest in other people, his humility, and his faith.  These things attracted the Legacy Scholars, and I am sure many others to him. He loved Ruby dearly, and I know he did the same for his children and the rest of his family. 
All this, plus his amazing  professional accomplishments made Jim a remarkable man who will be missed by all who knew him.  We will all miss you, Dr. Jim Strain. 

My fondest memory of Dr. Jim will always be his smile and great sense of humor. When we did talent shows at South Broadway Christian Church, he and his dummy, Micky, charmed the audience with his skill as a ventriloquist.  His gift for writing clever and funny jokes was phenomenal. A remarkable man in so many ways!

I will always remember him as a reasonable moderator during the trouble times of the life of Phillips University.  Thank you, to all his family for sharing him with the Trustees of Phillips University.

According to my parents, and even Dr. Jim, I was Dr. Jim's first patient when he started his pediatric practice.  I was his patient my entire childhood, and took my children to him as well.  I was lucky enough to know him at South Broadway Christian Church - growing up in the church community.  I have memories of him coming to our house (sometimes in the snow) with his black bag.  He treated me many times for strep throat and other childhood illnesses.  I have a memory of sitting next to him at one of the Homebuilder's Christmas parties singing Silent Night.  He was always just - Dr. Jim.  He and Ruby pretty much sat in the same place every Sunday at church, and I can picture them in my mind.  So many memories. He was a great person. Holding the entire Strain and Murphy families in my heart.  Lynda Walling Burd

Oh dear Dr. Strain, you became my pediatrician in 1952 when I was a year old. You saved my life at that time. Then I grew up and had two children and you were their pediatrician until you went to serve with the American Pediatrics. You were so wonderful to me as a new mother.  I was in tears and so devastated to lose you as my pediatrician back then. Now I am so sad and devastated that you have moved on to a bigger and better life. However I am happy you are with our dear Lord. I know you’re so happy in your new beautiful life in the hereafter but I will  miss you so much. I’ll always love you. Love, Debby Jordan 

My dear sweet friend, it was only about three weeks ago that we were sitting and talking and laughing in the dining room. Everyone always wanted to sit with you but that night I got lucky. I will never forget you. Your sweetness, wisdom, kindness, and knowledge always amaze me. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. Love always, Carole

I knew Dr. Jim for only 4 months.  My wife and I interacted with him at Brookdale Senior Living facility over that time.  I loved talking with him about sports and our mutual interest and experiences in pediatrics.  His smile made even the most difficult days more bearable. His empathy and compassion for others will  always be remembered.  He will be sorely missed by so many.  My condolences to the family and to all those who had the great fortune to have known him.  

OBITUARY

Dr. James E. Strain

April 23, 1923 – February 4, 2020

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