Mildred A. Strand 1917 - 2006 Mildred A. Strand, 88, of Federal Way died June 25, 2006. She was born Oct. 18, 1917, in Puget Island to Ole and Leonarda (Blix) Westerberg. She lived in the local area for several years, including Longview, before moving to Federal Way 10 years ago. Mrs. Strand assisted her husband, Elmer Strand, as pastor of the First Free Church on Puget Island for several years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Strand is survived by three daughters, Dian Johnson, Patricia Welton and Mary Osborn; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet. A potluck luncheon will follow at Heritage Bible Church. The viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dowling Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Bible Church, 193 N. Welcome Slough Road, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Published in The Daily News on 6/29/2006. Mildred A. (Westerberg) Strand Greenwood Cemetery, Cathlamet, Washington 18 October 1917-25 June 2006 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)