Death Notices PAID OBITUARY
Frances Strobeck
February 5, 1934 ~ March 31, 2017
Francis Strobeck, 83, of Camas, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on March 31st from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Francis was born on February 5th, 1934 in Stanley North Dakota and came to Vancouver, WA when he was five years old. He lived in Clark County, WA the rest of his life. He was a State Farm agent in Camas for 32 years. Francis was a Korean War veteran serving in the navy from 1951 to 1955 and then the navy reserves from 55-59.
During his time as a State Farm agent, Francis was beloved by his customers because of his kindness, integrity, honesty and empathy. Over his career he loaned out his personal car several times to clients whose cars had been damaged in an accident and more than a few times he wrote personal checks to help people out until their insurance settlements arrived. After Francis retired in ’96, former clients continued for a time, to call him at home asking for help and advice. Francis always made time for them.
Beyond his business with State Farm, in February 1974 Francis helped expand the concessions stand at Louis Bloch Park by using his concrete, electrical and building knowledge and his hard work. Many many families have used that concession stand over the years including his own sons.
In 2000 while his son Adam attended the University of Washington, Francis built a sauna room at the Delta Chi Fraternity for the boys to use. He also built ladders for the bunk beds in the rooms so the boys wouldn’t have to step on the lower bed to get to the top bed. He made these improvements giving his time and money never expecting anything in return.
Every home Francis lived in, he improved. He could build anything and fix anything. He remodeled a cabin in Northwoods, Cougar, WA turning it into an amazing retreat. Some of his happiest moments were spent fishing on the Swift Reservoir for trout. He also on numerous occasions helped family members with hours of his time remodeling, painting, sheet rocking, and plumbing.
