Susan Elizabeth Strain

Susan Elizabeth Strain, beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, passed away

on March 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. She was born on May 19, 1959 in Rantoul,

Illinois, to Charles and Elaine, the youngest of four Strain daughters.

Sue spent most of her life in California before moving to Texas in the summer of 2020.

She was a standout softball player at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc, CA. She played

at the collegiate level for California Polytechnic State University from 1977-1981, where

she also graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.

Sue launched her professional career by teaching, first at Rim of the World High

School, then held head coaching positions at San Bernardino Valley College and

California State University San Bernardino. The Foothill Conference named her Softball

coach of the year in 1988–the same year she completed her Masters in Education at

Azusa Pacific University.

In 1997, Sue became a Physical Education teacher and department chair at Almeria

Middle School, in Fontana, CA. She received the faculty appreciation award in 2004,

and was named Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2015. For 22 years, Sue devoted

herself to the Almeria students and faculty, where she made many dear friends.

Sue retired after 36 years of teaching and coaching, and moved to Texas, surrounded

by family and pets that loved her. She had a passion for animals and a particular soft

spot for cats, rescuing and caring for beloved feline family members all her life.

Sue is now reunited with her dad, Charles. She is survived by her mother, Elaine, three

sisters: Cyndi Keidel (and husband George), Cathy Bradshaw (and husband Pat), and

Charlotte Dudney (and husband Fred).

The favorite aunt will also be deeply missed by nieces and nephews: Kristin Stratton

(and husband Eric), Melissa Howard (and husband Donnie), Jennifer Estep, Alicia

Kunicki, Laura Dechert (and husband Billy), Ariel Holzer (and husband Stephen),

George Keidel (and wife Jordan), great nephews and nieces: Collin Estep, Jude Estep,

Willow Howes, Emma Howes, Patrick and Charlie Howard, William, Heath, and John

Dechert, George Ethan Keidel and Hailey Rae Holzer; and great great niece Rowan

Estep

.

Donations can be made to the ASPCA or a local animal shelter in loving memory of

Sue and the joy she brought to all who knew her.

Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 AM Friday, April 14th at Moore Funeral Home:

1219 North Davis Drive Arlington, TX 76012.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Strain family.