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In Loving Memory Of
Charles (Chick) Stromberg
September 20, 1926—July 7, 2020
Life & Legacy
Charles John (Chick) Stromberg
Charles “Chick” Stromberg passed away at the age of 93 on July 7, 2020.
He was born on September 20, 1926 to Murray and Erna Stromberg in Grantsville, Utah. He was raised in Grantsville and graduated from high school where he was active in sports. He loved basketball as a player and M-Men coach and was captain of the football team. After graduation, he served in Italy during World War II. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Jean Palmer, on February 12, 1947 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They raised four children and three Native American foster children. They received the state Maurice Warshaw foster parent award.
Chick was very civic minded and served as President of the Little League baseball program, Chief of the Fire Department, City Councilman, and eight years as a Tooele County Commissioner. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 33 years. His part time job was repairing and installing furnaces.
He loved to hunt, fish, and ride his four-wheeler with the family. He built a cabin at Scofield Reservoir. He was especially proud of catching a 100-pound halibut in Alaska. He enjoyed watching his U of U Utes and was an avid fan who enjoyed the banter with rival fans.
He was active in the LDS church and served in numerous leadership positions including Bishop, High Councilor and he served in the Stake Presidency. He has been a faithful servant of the Lord with a strong and lasting testimony.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Beverly, brother, Glen, sisters, Millie Lee, Thelma Naylor and Maxine Painter.
He is survived by his children, Ron (Helen), Carla Wickham (Jerry), Bryce (Terri), Jolene Bluck and foster children, Dean, Doreen and Florece Howard, his 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will be holding private services on Saturday, July 11th. Interment will be held at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
Charles “Chick” Stromberg passed away at the age of 93 on July 7, 2020.
He was born on September 20, 1926 to Murray and Erna Stromberg in Grantsville, Utah. He was raised in Grantsville and graduated from high school where he was active in sports. He loved basketball as a player and M-Men coach and was captain of the football team. After graduation, he served in Italy during World War II. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Jean Palmer, on February 12, 1947 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They raised four children and three Native American foster children. They received the state Maurice Warshaw foster parent award.
Chick was very civic minded and served as President of the Little League baseball program, Chief of the Fire Department, City Councilman, and eight years as a Tooele County Commissioner. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 33 years. His part time job was repairing and installing furnaces.
He loved to hunt, fish, and ride his four-wheeler with the family. He built a cabin at Scofield Reservoir. He was especially proud of catching a 100-pound halibut in Alaska. He enjoyed watching his U of U Utes and was an avid fan who enjoyed the banter with rival fans.
He was active in the LDS church and served in numerous leadership positions including Bishop, High Councilor and he served in the Stake Presidency. He has been a faithful servant of the Lord with a strong and lasting testimony.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Beverly, brother, Glen, sisters, Millie Lee, Thelma Naylor and Maxine Painter.
He is survived by his children, Ron (Helen), Carla Wickham (Jerry), Bryce (Terri), Jolene Bluck and foster children, Dean, Doreen and Florece Howard, his 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family will be holding private services on Saturday, July 11th. Interment will be held at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
PAUL RIGTRUP DART
We have lived in Tooele County for 55 years and we believe that everyone in the county knew Chick. My husband taught school for 37 years and worked for the forest service in the summers. We were were well aware of the folks in Grantsville and our daughter married a Grantsville boy. Chick would be his great uncle. We felt that Chick worked hard to make his community better and was always in the fore front. May we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and let you know that our prayers are with you. Love Paul and Geneal Dart
Jul 20, 2020
Wade and Sandra Bitner
Our condolences at this time. Chick was a valuable and trusted friend. We saw him weekly for the past few years at Diamond Jane's and enjoyed his presence there. He was a positive influence for good, writing cards at the appropriate time for encouragement and thanks for what I was doing. He has now found peace so his passing could be celebrated for him even though it is a sad time for us all. We will miss him.
Jul 12, 2020
Janet Drake Eggers
Our condolences at this sad time. Chick is a good man who will be missed. We enjoyed visiting with him at Diamond Jane's. He loved to share his candy bars and to tease. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jul 9, 2020
Dixie Anderson
Sorry for your loss, may you feel comfort, love and peace as you adjust to this loss.
Jul 9, 2020
Dorothy Callister
The family of Rulon and Dorothy Stromberg family would like to express our sympathy for the loss of our cousin Chick Stromberg. May the Lord's blessing be with you at this time and give you comfort and peace. I am sure there was a great reunion on the other side with his wife, parents and other family members.
Jul 9, 2020
Don and Connie Butler
Our deepest sympathy goes outto the family of Chick. There isn't a person that new Chick that didn't love him. He was a great man. Bev. and Chick are part of what made Grantsville great. They made you feel special. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Jul 9, 2020