Dallas Co., TX - Obits: Dorcas Elizabeth Stroud ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Don R. Brownlee USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** 8/11/2006 Los Angeles (TX) Daily News, p. 20 DORCAS ELIZABETH STROUD Northridge, California Born January 21, 1926 in Dallas, Texas. Dorcas passed away peacefully August 8, 2006 at home in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stroud who passed away on February 18, 2001. They were married for 56 years. Dorcas is survived by her children, Kevin Stroud (wife Sheri), Karen Scott (husband Jordan) and Richard Stroud. She is grandmother to Kelly Whiting (husband Tom), Shane Wittbold (wife Jennifer), Kristine Stroud and Heidi Wittbold; and great grandmother to Cameron Stroud, Lauren Whiting, and Hannah Whiting. Dorcas was heavily involved in charitable, philanthropic volunteer work including the Arts Council at CSUN, the Friday Morning Club, and the Guild. She was honored for her efforts to provide scholarships to university students. Services will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth, on Saturday, August 12, 2006, 12:30 p.m., in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arts Council at CSUN, or City of Hope. BASTIAN & PERROTT OSWALD MORTUARY Northridge (818) 886-8600