Age 71, died peacefully surrounded by her friends and family, Tuesday, May 24th, 2016.
Dolores was born on November 9th, 1944 and was the only child of the late Everett and Pearl (Rauls) Gibson. Beloved wife of the late Bob Strickland, survived by partner Brandon Hall, dearest mother of Larry (Rebecca), Jerry (Kristy), David (Rebecca). Loving grandmother to Charlie (Becca), Ryan (Courtney), Cody, Maddy, Alec, Sophia Sue, Grant, and Ben.
Dolores and her late husband Bob started Murphy Roofing and Jeffco Guttering in 1976, along with his sister and brother-in-law. Later, Jeffco Inc. was owned solely by Dolores and run by her three sons. Dolores loved sports, baseball in particular, and she spent many years watching her three boys and her grandchildren play a variety of sports. She enjoyed watching the Cardinals, and one of her best memories was being at the World Series winning game in 2006. She loved to bowl and made lifelong friends on her bowling teams. She was passionate about becoming a grandma and spent many days and nights “keeping” the grandkids. She was an avid reader and shared her books with many. She was loved and will be missed by all that knew her.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Friday, May 27, 10 a.m. Interment St. Paul Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 p.m.