John Howard Strom, 66, of Columbia, MO passed away in his home Monday, June 29th, 2020. A memorial gathering we be held Thursday, July 9th, from 2-4pm at Memorial Funeral Home (1217 Bus. Loop 70 West) in Columbia.
Born July 3, 1953 in Battlefield, MI to John Sr. and Carol Heinz Strom, John Howard graduated from David H. Hickman High School in 1972 and went on to obtain his Associate’s Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. He would further his education with a degree in Computer Programming from Columbia College and begin his career as a traveling consultant shortly thereafter. In 1998, John returned to Columbia and worked in the Boone County Commissioner’s office until his 2013 retirement. His passion to be around and entertain others, led him to Lenoir Woods Lutheran Senior Services where he has spent the last 7 years as a valued member of that community.
John is survived by two children, Zach (Jana) Strom of Jacksonville, FL and Melinda (Taurean) Williams of Centralia, MO; brother Gary (Kay) Strom of Hartsburg, MO; sister, Nora (Jack) Jablonski of Omaha, NE; four grandchildren, Avalynn & Adalyn Strom and Jace & Inara Williams, as well as, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the World Bird Sanctuary,125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088.