Rene Hunter Strahan

Rene Nikole Hunter Strahan, 39, of Albuquerque, NM and formerly of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 at her home. Rene was born on July 12, 1970 in Polson, Montana, the daughter of Wilbert Michel and the late Florence Hunter, who passed away in 2001. She attended local schools and graduated from Polson High School in 1988. Afterwards, she attended MSU for two years. Rene married Christopher Strahan. Becoming a military wife, they traveled all over the US as Chris was stationed at different Air Force Bases. She worked for various companies including National Wildlife Fish and Game in Kodiak, AK, served as a hospital coordinator in New Jersey and also at the Division of Lands for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Polson, MT. During her life, Renee enjoyed writing, traveling and taking her family to places they have never been before. She was always planning vacations with her whole family. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and was loved very much by the children in the neighborhood. Rene was a very kind person who had a big heart. She was a good mother and wife and excelled in everything she did. Those left with cherished memories are her husband, Christopher Strahan, her three sons, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Derek Strahan all of Albuquerque, NM: her father, Wilbert Michel of Polson: grandparents, Mary West of Polson and Clarence Hunter and Dorothy Felsman of Arlee, MT: several extended sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles that grew up with her and helped grandmother raise Rene. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Rene's family will receive friends on Monday, March 8, 2010, from 5 ' 8 PM at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson, with a vigil service beginning at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson with Father James Connor officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemtery, St. Ignatius, MT. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for the family of Mrs. Strahan.
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