[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 154 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1885]
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                    IN MEMORY OF ZONA ANN STRATHEARN

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2011

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in memory of my good friend, Zona 
Ann Strathearn, who passed away last month and whose life will be 
celebrated next week.
  Zona epitomized life, even during her nearly 10-year battle with 
cancer. She was the consummate volunteer, philanthropist, world 
traveler, card shark, outdoor enthusiast, and tennis player. But most 
importantly, she was a tireless partner to her husband, Bruce, with 
whom she recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary, and a 
devoted mother and grandmother.
  Among her volunteer activities, Zona was a member of the Flight Bags, 
a community-oriented group of pilot wives during her first marriage, 
and a candy striper at Simi Valley Hospital for 12 years and a hospice 
volunteer with Livingston Memorial for three years.
  Zona also assisted Bruce's work on various committees and served as a 
Rotarian wife for 12 years. Additionally, she contributed to the 
Women's Legacy Fund, Heritage Fund, Destino Latino 2000 Fund, the 
Strathearn Family Fund to support the Chamber's Foundation for Simi 
Valley, and the Bruce and Zona Strathearn Fund for future Ventura 
County Charities.
  She was a shark at several card games including Gin, Gin Rummy, 
Cribbage and Bridge, and she relished in her marathon bridge sessions 
with locals throughout Ventura County. Zona was an exceptional singles 
and doubles tennis player, and she played both competitively at Sunset 
Hills Country Club. After experiencing an exotic hiking excursion to 
Provence, France, in 1999, Zona became involved with a local hike and 
bike club and enjoyed several hiking trips across Southern California 
in the following years.
  In addition to several trips to Europe, Zona also toured South 
Africa, Vietnam, China, Australia and New Zealand. Her travels included 
many annual trips to Northeastern Oregon and the Sierras, where she 
consistently caught the most and largest fish on each trip. For her 
many excursions, Zona earned the nickname ``Zoomer.''
  In addition to Bruce, Zona is survived by her daughters, Allison 
Strathearn-Forrest and Allison's husband, Roger, Kim Strathearn, and 
Kimberly Gustafson and Kimberly's husband, Kurt; and her son, David 
Strathearn and his wife, Alisa; granddaughter, Khysa Gustafson; and 
grandsons, Kaden Gustafson and Preston Lloyd Strathearn.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in celebrating Zona's 
exceptional energy and passion, and in sending our sincere condolences 
to Bruce and their family.

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