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James John Strachan was ordained into ministry with the United Church in 1959, and prior to passing marked 65 yrs as clergy with us. He leaves behind his wife, Beatrix; and his children, Jennifer, Janet, Keith and Kathryn, along with their families. James was a grandfather to 10, and a great-grandfather to five.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Wetaskiwin First United Church, officiated by Rev. Catherine MacLean. This will be livestream recorded.

In memory of James, donations are gratefully accepted to the Rimbey United Church (PO Box 7, 4931 52 Avenue, Rimbey. Alberta, TOC 2J0) or the Wetaskiwin First United Church (5115 51 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0V3)

Honoured to serve the Strachan/Schirner Families

Baker Funeral Chapel Wetaskiwin

780.352.2501 or 888.752.2501

condolences and livestreaming: www.womboldfuneralhomes.com

Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin

Service Details

Celebration of Life
Monday, July 7, 2025
2:00 PM
Wetaskiwin First United Church


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