Mr. John Herman "Jack" Strobridge's Obituary
Strobridge, John H., "Jack", 81, passed away on August 23, 2013. Born in Dayton, OH, Jack later moved to St. Petersburg. He played basketball for St. Petersburg High School, became captain of the team, played in the Allstars and was the first one in their Hall of Fame. He graduated class of 1950. Jack met the love of his life, "Betty" Elizabeth Wesley, got married and had 5 kids, Georgann, Melody, John, Joe and Jerry. He has been a member of the St. Pete Eagles Club for 27 years. He cared more for others than himself, often asking "are you OK?" He has 12 grandkids and 17 great-grandkids. His older brother, Wilber Jr. is the last of the siblings, losing their sister, Barbara Stoltz, last year on the very same day as Dad. Pop is fearless and liked thrills, so at 80, he rode Space Mountain at Disney World with his son, Jerry. He loved cruises and he could put away some food. On his last cruise, the more he ate, the stronger he became, until no walker was needed. He loved life, and everyone his life touched, loved him.
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