Roy R. Stringer |
| Posted 2008-03-13 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Roy R. Stringer, 55, of Prescott, Ariz., born Jan. 8, 1953, in Oceanside, Calif., passed away Feb. 28, 2008, at Flagstaff Medical Center. Services are pending. Hampton Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. -------------------------------- Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Roy Roland Stringer Jr., 55, beloved son, husband, father, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, alongside his wife, Valerie. He was born Jan. 8, 1953, at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif., to Joanne and Roy Sr. Born into a military family, Roy traveled throughout the United States and the Philippines, settling into Fallbrook, Calif., until moving to Prescott in 1968. There he became a local baseball hero at Prescott High, graduate of 1971, where his level of performance and accomplishment set the highest standards, and his legacy lives on in the baseball record books and in the Hall of Fame. Roy was the ultimate team player, and helped lead his team to the State Championship in 1971. Nicknamed “The Golden Boy” for his outstanding ability on the mound and at the plate, he received a baseball scholarship to Yavapai College (as the only player from Arizona) where he led the nation in RBIs and homeruns. His accomplishments are only surpassed by his humility, and Roy often had to be reminded of these records and accomplishments. That same year, 1972, Roy met the love of his life, Valerie Garcia, at the local Yavapai College Icebreaker Dance. Transferring to the University of Texas, El Paso, on a baseball scholarship, Roy and Valerie continued their education together. Soon after, they were married, and Roy had graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Roy and Valerie returned to Prescott to start a family and 32 years later, they continued to exemplify what true love, devotion, and family should represent. Roy served the Prescott community as an estimator/ engineer for Fann Contracting; was a Yavapai County road superintendent; and later started his own business in asphalt and paving. He then joined Neal Klein Homes where he worked for 16 years and was vice president of corporate affairs until January 2008. Above all athletic and professional accomplishments, Roy was known as a “gentlemen’s gentleman and a silent force.” He served as mentor to his family, friends, and to all kids who were eager to learn from him. His joy came from his time spent coaching baseball, tennis, soccer and golf through numerous clinics, camps (such as Doyle Baseball school) and anytime someone had the desire and drive to learn as he did. As a life coach, Roy influenced many kids throughout his life, as well as being an example to others of what a husband, father, friend, colleague, and neighbor should be. God was the center of his life, and as a faithful servant of the Lord, he lived and shared the love and grace of Christ to all those who knew him, and now he is home with the Lord! Roy is survived by his wife Valerie; son Royce; daughter-in-law Holly; and daughter Raquel of Prescott; his mother Joanne; brother John; and nieces Justine and Danielle of New Pine Creek, Ore.; brother-in-law Chuck Garcia of Phoenix; and sister-in-law Yoli Bounds (Leo) of Prescott. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Sr., father-in-law Carl Garcia and mother-in-law Vera Garcia. A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at Calvary Chapel Church. For those wishing to attend the viewing, it will be an hour before at 10 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 2313 E. Highway 69, Prescott, Ariz. If so desired, donations are being made, in memory, to the Roy Stringer Memorial Fund at Country Bank. Information provided by survivors |
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