Dolores Jane Strosnider

Dee Strosnider, was born Dolores Jane Dalke on April 22, 1930. Proud parents, Ben and Mamie Dalke, welcomed the third of four children into their home in Hillsboro, Kansas. While in high school, Dee was very active. She excelled in her studies, played baritone in the high school band, and served as the Hillsboro Trojans drum major for four years. She was a talented artist and pursued her craft throughout her life. Dee was married to her first husband, Gene Vogt, in 1950. They had two children, Kelly Vogt and Nanci Vogt Shively, during their 26 years of marriage. In her early years, Dee obtained both a Bachelor’s in English and Art and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, dedicating her life to our education system for 46 years. She was joined in marriage to Wm (Bill) Strosnider on December 27th, 1983 in McPherson, Kansas. Bill and Dee lived in Mulvane, Kansas and then moved to Austin, Texas in 1985. They left Texas for Arizona in 2003, but the love of that great state remained with them forever. The move to the Phoenix, Arizona area was initiated by their desire to be close to their children and grandchildren. As a retired couple, both enjoyed golf, dancing, and community life at Sunbird Active Senior Living area. Bill left this earth in April 2012, leaving Dee unable to reside alone. She moved to a unit at Brookdale Chandler Regional Assisted Living and remained active with bingo, church, and art. Dee went to be with our Lord on April 18, 2015, succumbing to pneumonia. She is survived by her younger sister, Beth Schroeder of Wichita, KS; son, Kelly Vogt of Mesa, AZ, and daughter with son-in-law, Nanci and Rich Shively of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren Matthew Shively with wife Rachel, Madison, Michelove, Zigy, and Sophonie Shively of Gilbert, AZ, and Nicholas Shively with fiancé Amanda Pitsch of Seattle, WA; great-granddaughters, Chloe and Kaydee Shively of Gilbert, AZ.

Donations can be made to Chandler Sunbird Lion's Charities, and sent to Chandler Sunbird Lion's Organization, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85249.