L.B. Strawn

L.B. Strawn, born August 30, 1925, near Holcomb, in the boot heel of Missouri, raised near Springfield until 15, moved to Flat Rock, Michigan, graduating high school there. Volunteered US Army Air Corp (now US Air Force). Served 3 1/2 years. Left active service as 2nd Lt, served several years in reserves, resigned as Captain. He married Mary Ellen Roton in Montgomery, Alabama, February 22, 1947, after returning from nine months in Germany in the army of occupation where he helped rebuild Rhine-Main airfield near Frankfurt. By September, 1947 they had settled in southern California where he worked 4 1/2 years building military aircraft for North American Aviation, advancing to lead-man, then accepted position with California Highway Patrol, retiring after 25 years on December 30, 1976. His family consists of 4 children and 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.

He and his wife Mary, were baptized into Christ in May, 1947. He served as a deacon and bible class teacher in the Rose Ave. Church of Christ, Bellflower, CA. He loved his fellow man and wanted to share with everyone the hope of Jesus Christ, forgiveness of sin and the promise of eternal life. His generosity, kindness and loved helped many along his path but he would want all to know that it wasn't him, but Christ working through him.

He had a passion for writing poetry and share it with all he met. His poetry included thoughts of God, Christ, the church, nature, love, marriage and family. In his own words, "If you like good rhyming poetry please visit my website at poetman1925.com and don't forget to sign my guest book."

L. B. was a member of the Cerritos Republican Club, an active and proud American who loved his country. He was an avid collector of stamps,beginning his collection as a young teen and enjoyed them throughout his life sharing this unique joy with everyone.

L.B. Strawn, passed away March 31, 2016. He resided in Cerritos, California, at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cypress, California.