Kevin Kristoffer Strong passed away at his home in Boise, Idaho on
Friday, November 23rd at the age of 47. Kevin was a warrior and fought a four year
battle with cancer. We are all very proud
of how he stayed so strong and positive throughout his journey.
Kevin was born in Deer Lodge, Montana and attended Stevensville
High School. Kevin loved to travel the
world and had the opportunity to do so as a C-130 crewman in both the United
States Navy and Air Force. Kevin
received his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies at Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo. Shortly after that, he
and his wife, Heather, relocated to Boise, Idaho. Kevin used his degree to teach and serve as
the middle school athletic director for the Vallivue School District. Kevin had a passion for kids and for providing
them an opportunity to grow and learn.
Kevin loved the outdoors.
He often took his two daughters, Kendall and Sidney, fishing and to play
in the local parks. Kevin served in the
Awana ministry at church. He will always
be remembered for his infectious smile and his gentle spirit.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Heather, and his daughters, Kendall
and Sidney; his parents LeeRoy Strong and Terrell Strong; his sister Lisa
Strong and her family Chip, Kami and Kaden; his brother, Roy Strong and his
family Sherry, AshLee Cody and Kassi; his sister in-law Parrish and her family
Jeff, Tracy, Whitney, Kyle, Emily and Caleb; his parents in-law Mark and Karen
Workman; his sister in-law Stephanie and her family Jason, Dylan and Hallie. Kevin will be joining his grandparents Antone
and Thyra Iverson and Edward and Otillia Strong; his brother David Strong and
his nephew Bridger Strong in the big fishing boat in heaven.
Kevin will have a military burial at the Idaho State Veterans
Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 29th. There will be a celebration of his life at the
Summit Baptist Church at 10375 W Overland Road, Boise Idaho at 3:00 pm on
Thursday, November 29th. We
would like to say a very special thank you to all of the friends and family
that have supported us throughout this journey, and to the amazing Doctors and
Nurses at the St. Alphonsus Medical Center.
“Those we love
don't go away, They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard,
but always near, Still loved, still missed and forever dear.” - Author unknown
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