Theron Loyd Strickland

Theron Loyd Strickland passed away July 31, 2019 at Littleton Adventist Hospital, Littleton, Colorado.

Viewing will be held Friday, August 2 from 4-6 pm at Horan McConaty 1091 South Colorado, Denver, Colorado. Services will be held Saturday, August 3 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Methodist Church 9203 South University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

He was born December 10, 1949, in Morgan City, Louisiana to Theron Strickland Sr. and Joetta Maxine Elms. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado where his family was employed in the oil fields.

The family moved to Meeker, Colorado in 1966 and Theron graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. He attended Colorado State University where he graduated in 1972 with a degree in Geology. He was employed in the petroleum business in Texas, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado for ten years. He owned a travel agency in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and was a licensed real estate agent, appraiser, and general contractor. He was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church and an active member of the choir for many years.

He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Buckles, August 16, 1969. They would have celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary this August.

Theron was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved nothing more than fishing the White River on the Buckles' Ranch in Meeker and elk hunting in the White River Valley. He and Judy were world travelers, having visited many foreign countries. Highlighting his travels were a trip to Iceland, an Israel-Egypt trip led by Reverend Harvey Martz, and a safari to Africa. He loved snorkeling, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, son Rob (Bridget) of Andover, KS, daughter BreeAnna Merrill (Justin) of Highlands Ranch, CO, grandchildren Quaid, Aubryn, Gunnar Strickland and Isabella and Zoe Merrill; his mother, Maxine of Texas; sister-in-laws, Linda Morgan (Stuart), Linda Bitter (James); brother-in-law, David Buckles (Richelle) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his father, Theron Strickland, Sr., infant son, Matthew Strickland, brother, Jimmy Paul Strickland, and father and mother-in-law, Robert and Odelle Buckles.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity with Theron's name in the memo.

Visitation: August 2, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - South Denver
1091 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246

Memorial Service: August 3, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Andrew United Methodist Church
9203 S. University Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126