STRICKLER, Joseph Lyle

Joseph Lyle Strickler passed away on January 4, 2004. Joe was born in Peoria, Illinois and served his country in the Army during World War II. He later moved his family to Arizona in 1960 and became an integral part of Scottsdale during the 60's and 70's. Joe was President of Strickler & Associates, a public relations firm that specialized in political campaigns, city and school bond issues, and retail public relations. As a member of the Scottsdale Jaycee's, the Scottsdale Civitans, and the United Council for Scottsdale, Joe was involved in many of the early developments of Scottsdale, including Scottsdale Fashion Square and Papago Plaza. He was instrumental in the successful bond election to establish Scottsdale Community College in east Scottsdale and ran political campaigns for several Scottsdale officials, including Bud Tims, mayor of the City of Scottsdale (1966-1974). As Vice President of Customer Relations for McCulloch Properties, Joe worked closely with Bob McCulloch to develop Fountain Hills; Lake Havasu City; and Pueblo West, Colorado. He became the first Marketing Director for both Fountain Hills and Lake Havasu City and traveled the country to bring potential business to these areas during the 70's and 80's. Joe later held the position of Marketing Director for Marlboro Group, developing the communities of Spring Creek, Nevada and Holiday Island, Arkansas. In 1987, he became the Sales and Property Manager for Lakeside Resort Casitas in Fountain Hills. Joe was an avid golfer and once held the nickname "Tiger Woods of Fountain Hills", He was an armchair politician and loved sports. Please join the Strickler Family in celebrating Joe's life and contributions to the development of Arizona. A celebration will be held Saturday, January 10th, at Lakeside Resort Casitas, 17031 E. El Lago Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Services will be announced at a later date. Published in the Arizona Republic on 1/8/2004. Joseph L. Strickler, 79, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away January 4, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army. Mass will be held Monday, January 12, 2004 at Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in the Arizona Republic on 1/10/2004.