Gloria Mae Strand

Gloria Strand, 70, of Virginia, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Miller Dwan in Duluth. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Range Funeral Home in Virginia at 11:00 am with visitation one-hour prior. Pastor Rod Tuomi will officiate. There will be a luncheon at the Virginia Servicemen’s Club following the service. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.

Gloria Mae Strand was born April 1, 1947 in Virginia to Roger and Virginia (Balke) Martinson. She attended Cook High School. On April 30, 1966, she was united in marriage to Grant “Butch” Strand.

Gloria enjoyed cooking, fishing, seeing kids and grandkids, going to the casino, and traveling.

She is survived by:

Husband, Grant “Butch” Strand

Daughters: Michelle Strand (Steve Martin)

Laureen Strand

Grandchildren: Ashley and Dillon Vespa

Great Grandchildren: Nevaeh, Haddie, and Everly

Sisters: Kathleen Sarazine

Coralee (Greg) Mihm

Valerie (Jerry) Ohotto

Many nieces, nephews, and cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Virginia Martinson and brothers, Roger Martinson, Jr. and Barry Martinson, Sr.

November 18, 2017 at 11:00AM
Range Funeral Home-Virginia 911 16TH St. North Virginia, Minnesota 55792

Visitation begins at 10:00AM

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