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Vyrl Irene Campbell Strong

Birth	:	8 Dec 1920 Giltner, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2020 Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8843994, -97.9997025
Description	:	Irene was the daughter of Melvin F. and Dora (Marvel) Campbell. She was baptized at the Giltner Christian Church in 1932 and graduated from Giltner High School in 1937 as class valedictorian. She attended Kearney State Teachers College earning an Associate Degree in Education plus earning additional hours from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She taught full time for 11 years at Giltner, Tecumseh, and York and 15 years as a substitute teacher in Aurora and surrounding towns. She provided 1000 hours of tutoring in the Adult Basic Education program, helping several earn their G.E.D. In addition, she provided... Read More	Irene was the daughter of Melvin F. and Dora (Marvel) Campbell. She was baptized at the Giltner Christian Church in 1932 and graduated from Giltner High School in 1937 as class valedictorian. She attended Kearney State Teachers College earning an Associate Degree in Education plus earning additional hours from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She taught full time for 11 years at Giltner, Tecumseh, and York and 15 years as a substitute teacher in Aurora and surrounding towns. She provided 1000 hours of tutoring in the Adult Basic Education program, helping several earn their G.E.D. In addition, she provided private tutoring to about 50 students attending school in Aurora. She married Earl L. Strong August 24, 1946 at the home of her brother, Dale, near Giltner. After moving to Aurora, she joined the Aurora Christian Church where she served in many capacities. She believed in serving with excitement and enthusiasm wherever needed. Irene served as choir director for 21 years, taught the high school class for 12 years and later the adult Sunday School class for another 12 years. She served on the church board, served as church librarian, and was a deacon and deaconess. She was active in Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) serving terms as president and Circle Leader many times. She served her church as a district representative and Regional President of CWF as well as serving on the Regional Board and International CWF Board, Interchurch Ministries Board, and Cotner College Board. Irene was a member of the Aurora Women's Club for over 60 years where she served locally as president of the Jr. Department, District Jr. Director, District treasurer and President of the General Club. She also served as state chairman of the Safety/Community Improvement program. She served as a Cub Scout leader as long as her sons were in scouting. She was a member of the Nebraska Women for Highway Safety where she worked diligently for regulations promoting the use of seat belts and child safety seats. Irene was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association, Hamilton Manor Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and Church Women United and at various times served as president in each of these organizations. She also served as President of the Giltner Alumni. She enjoyed working as a guide at the Plainsman Museum for many years where she was a lifetime member. Irene was honored as Women of the Year for this area in 1958 and Merit Mother of the Year by the American Mother's Association in 1982. Irene was an avid reader. She organized and helped in the summer Story Hour at the public library until the library assumed that responsibility. She also served Books on Wheels in behalf of the Aurora Women's Club, taking books to the nursing home and Crossroads Court. Irene recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was so pleased to be remembered with cards, notes and calls from so many friends and family members. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Wayne (Jeannie) of Webster, N.Y. and Alan Dale of Huntsville, Texas, three grandchildren, Laura (Jason) Schunk, Adam (Natalie) Strong, and Emily (Andy) Freedman, great-grandchildren Riley and Logan Freedman, Derek Strong and William Schunk, all of Rochester, N.Y., and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, March 5, 1995, brothers Murlin Campbell in 2002 and Dale Campbell in 2011. Both parents are deceased. Burial: Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, NE

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Vyrl Irene Campbell Strong's memorial is located at: Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Vyrl Irene Campbell Strong death?
Vyrl Irene Campbell Strong death on 28 Dec 2020 in Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8843994
Longitude: -97.9997025

Family Members:

Parent

Dora Marie Marvel Campbell

(1889 - 1974)

Spouse

Earl LeRoy Strong

(1914 - 1995)

Siblings

Dale Alexander Campbell

(1919 - 2011)

Murlin Marvel Campbell

(1925 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aurora Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8843994, -97.9997025

2. Catholic Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8844000, -97.9997000

3. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

4. Lincoln Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8939000, -97.9217500

5. Siloa Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9305992, -98.0749969

6. Hampton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

7. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

8. Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8286018, -98.0838013

9. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

10. Prairie Gem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7991982, -98.0363998

11. Youst Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

12. United Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

13. Monroe Evangelical Free Church Cemetery
Murphy, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9449000, -98.1125000

14. George Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

15. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

16. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

17. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Kronborg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

18. George Western Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0181900, -97.9888900

19. Seaton Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569008, -98.0871964

20. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

21. Franklin Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -98.0642014

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7710991, -98.1391983

23. Giltner Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7717018, -98.1408005

24. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034