Kern-Sacramento County CA Archives Obituaries.....Strahan , Rachel Grover Read   February 10, 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Strahan, Rachel Grover    
 
Rachel Grover Read Strahan 
Dec. 4, 1916 - Feb. 10, 2006 

Rachel Grover Read Strahan was born December 4, 1916 in Alma, Michigan to 
Harry and Bessie Grover. She died peacefully on February 10, 2006 in Fair 
Oaks, CA after a long illness. She is survived by her daughter, Carma Read of 
Placerville, CA, her granddaughter, Sharyl Andreatta of Rancho Murieta, CA, 
and her sister Elizabeth Weitzel of Ft. Collins, CO, as well as five great-
grandchildren. She was the widow of Max E. Read having been married49 years. 
She later remarried and was widowed again after almost 16years of marriage to 
Enoch Strahan.Rachel was a long-time resident of Bakersfield where she and Max 
raised their granddaughter, Sharyl, from infancy. Also during that time, she 
managed Max's land leveling business. At the age of 53, sheearned her 
Bachelor's degree from Fresno State College and, after obtaining her teaching 
credential, she taught for many years in the Lamont School district. During 
her years of retirement, Rachel and Enoch enjoyed gambling trips to Laughlin, 
NVwhere she loved to play the slot machines. Rachel was a long-standing member 
of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Oildale where she taught adult Sunday school 
for many years. In addition, she was an active member of the Wesleyan Guild 
where she hadnumerous friends. Rachel loved her family, her friends, her 
church, and her cat, "Cat". She is dearly missed. At her request, no services 
will be held. She will be cremated at Mt. Vernon Mortuary in Fair Oaks, CA. 

Legacy.com
 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 2/19/2006.  


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