Roy Arthur Stringer

Roy A. Stringer, 87, an 11 year Wenatchee resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015 at Colonial Vista Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born on December 21, 1928 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the son of the late George and Ruth (Reehm) Stringer. He was raised in Calgary and later brought into the United States by his mother, where he became a naturalized citizen. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in October of 1953. He made his home in Edmonds, Washington where he later became an Insurance and Real Estate Broker. Roy was married to Traudi Bowers-Kind on April 19, 1986 in Edmonds. They made their home together in Mulketeo prior to moving to Edmonds. In 1998, they had a beautiful home constructed in Burlington, where they remained until moving to Wenatchee in 2004. He was a longtime Mason and was a member of the Edmonds Lodge No. 165 F & AM, where he was a Past Grand Master. Roy enjoyed going fishing, on hikes especially at Deception Pass and packing perfectly planned nap sack picnic lunches and he was a good photographer. He was a good driver and loved making trips to Calgary, Alberta as well as taking his wife out to fine restaurants. He was an avid bird watcher and kept their yard filled with birds of all types including the beautiful Chinese Pheasant families. Traudi was always so impressed with his beautiful carvings that he created. He had a special soft spot for their dogs and cats over the years. He is survived by his wife, Traudi Stringer, Wenatchee; three children, Gary (Linne) Stringer, Bainbridge Island, WA, Diane (Paul) Wittemann, Lake Stevens, WA and Roger Stringer, Richland, WA; seven grandchildren, Tristan Stringer, New Zealand, Stuart Stringer, Seattle, WA, Ryan Matthews, Tacoma, WA, Shannon Kittle, Lake Stevens, WA, Kelly Orton, Everett, Rylie Stringer and Chelsea Stringer both of Richland, WA and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. You are invited to visit his tribute online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com and leave a memory for the family. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Roy Arthur Stringer

December 21, 1928 - December 29, 2015