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Saundra Straten
Saundra Straten, age 75, of Chalk Bluff, passed away early Friday afternoon, May 22, 2020 at St. Catherine's Center in Waco. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Saundra was born March 5, 1945 in Waco, the daughter of Wesley and Audrey (Johnson) Yarbrough. She was a graduate of Richfield High School in Waco. On March 16, 1979 she was united in marriage to Gary Straten in Waco. She worked for Owen-Illinois Glass Plant in Waco for over 20 years before retiring in 1992. Saundra was known as a very loving, caring and beautiful woman both inside and out. She enjoyed shopping, bowling, cooking, entertaining, playing bingo, taking care of her dogs, and watching Lifetime Network. She especially loved watching Gary race at the Heart of Texas Speedway. Saundra is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara Pankonien; and a brother, Wesley Yarbrough Jr. Survivors include her beloved husband of 41 years, Gary Straten of Chalk Bluff; her children, Karen Lynn Farar and husband Frank of Cartwright, OK, Jerry Kaiser and wife Anna of McGregor, and Kevin Kaiser and wife Amber of Hewitt; a step daughter, Tory Dobecka and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Trey, Brentley, Quinlan, Rendon, Ava-Paige, Kannon, Kash, Cody, Kels and fiancee Katie, and Shelby and girlfriend Paige; a great grandson, Ryatt; brothers, Boyd Yarbrough and wife Liz and Greg Yarbrough and wife Betty; a very special friend, Rosemary Ficke; her neighbors, Lee and Sherry; her dogs, Hobo and Buster; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are Jerry Kaiser, Kevin Kaiser, Kannon Kaiser, Kels Kaiser, Shelby Kaiser, Kevin Dobecka and Rendon Dobecka. Honorary pallbearer is Craig Pilgrim.March 5, 1945 - May 22, 202003/05/194505/22/2020
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Bob & Polly Hedrick
May 28, 2020
Thinking of you and praying for you at this time of loss and in the days to come. We remember the old days when we were kids. Bob and Polly Hedrick
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Kelly Amos
May 27, 2020
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Kelly Amos
May 27, 2020
My beautiful, sweet Aunt Saundra. I will miss you and have wonderful memories of your beautiful spirit. You were not only very pretty but so sweet to me. I hated that I could not be there today but please know I loved you and I know your life in heaven will be gloriou... Continue Reading
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Paul Barton
May 27, 2020
Gary, sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the great days at the track with you and Saundra. Your friend, Paul Barton.
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May 26, 2020
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Abel and Cara Guerrero
May 26, 2020
Stairway To The Heavens was purchased for the family of Saundra Straten.
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Lezley Meyer (Ignite Dance Company)
May 26, 2020
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Candace Wilshire
May 26, 2020
Gary, Jerry & Family, I am saddened to hear of the loss of Saundra. You all are in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
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Dixie Worley Huser
May 25, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Saundra. We were friends from high school and beyond. I met my late husband Bill Huser through Saundra and her brother Greg. I have wonderful memories of the time that I spent with Saundra and her family on Cumberland Street so ma... Continue Reading
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May 25, 2020
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