Zelma L. Strasdin, 98

Zelma L. Strasdin went to meet her Lord on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at the age of 98, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Jan. 3, 1912, in Imperial, Calif. Zelma was the second of four children to Peter and Libe Strasdin. Strong values were instilled at an early age, which encouraged Zelma to pursue an interest in the ministry. Zelma graduated from Roosevelt High School in Oakland, Calif., then attended Glad Tidings Bible Institute in California. She became an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Her career spanned 60 years of service in California and Nevada. Never marrying, Zelma s activities revolved around church and family. She retired to care for her mother, moving together to join a sister in Kalispell, in 1981. After being preceded in death by her mother and older sister, Zelma moved to the Immanuel Lutheran Home in 2004, where she was loved and cared for. During her stay at Immanuel Lutheran Home, she was preceded in death by her younger sister and younger brother. Zelma was preceded in death by her sisters, M. Helene Meinicke and Elsa Macfarlane; and brother, Arthur Stasdin. She is survived by nieces, Roberta Morken and husband, Joe, of Somers, Bonnie Macfarlane of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Michelle Baker of Beaverton, Ore.; nephews, Paul Strasdin and wife, Cathy, of Fallon, Nev., and Robert Macfarlane of Warren, Ore.; and many cousins and great-nieces and -nephews. Graveside Services for Zelma will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Zelma s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Zelma s guest book, offer condolences and share memories.