He was born July 13, 1981 in Yakima, Washington to George Strong Sr. and Katherine Smartlowit. He attended White Swan, and Wapato schools and graduated from Pace High School, while in school he was a wrestler, ran in track and cross country and played basketball. Some things he enjoyed as an adult was traveling and playing softball, traveling for church services and sharing the word, he had a street ministry and was always willing to share with them, he enjoyed watching his kids in sports, loved doing mechanic work. Some of his work was the Legends casino, Yakama Nation Forest development, Yakama Forest Products, Valley investments part owner, Tulalip Resort Casino, Owner of the Good works mobile detailing.
His favorite pastime was spending time with family.
Survived by his wife Lois Ike, Children Adasia Strong, Kelly Strong Jr., Mathias Strong-Soria, Dominick Strong, Amittia Ike- Strong, Azariah Ike-Strong, Katherine Ike-Strong, Amos Ike-Strong, Life long Friend Carmen Schuster, Father George Strong Sr., Dad and Mom Duane Ike Sr. And Francine Ike, 8 brothers, 7 sisters, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his Mother Katherine Smartlowit, Grandmother Lavina Smartlowit and son Ryan Strong.
Private services will be held.
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