Birth date: Nov 16, 1970 Death date: Feb 24, 2004
Duane Edward StrbickÂ"BIG DÂ"Duane Strbick, 33, of Tacoma, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2004 while helping a friend.He was larger than life, and always lit up a room when he walked in. Most of all he loved to be where the a Read Obituary
Thinking of you today my friend. Still miss you just as much. It was to soon for you to go. Sure could use a hug from you today. Your hugs were always the best. I hate I dont get to laugh at you trying to whisper anymore. Nothing has ever been the same without you. Love you.
Well old buddy I sure am sorry.
I wish I could have stuck around. You have a wonderfull soul that will be missed. I just learned about your passing today. You know I made a very difficult choice back then. I liked you and thought it was best. You left behind fond memories that I will be sure to remember...well some not so fond. I guess they can take down the "revove prisoners jacket" sign from the garage floor downtown now. Take care Duane I know your in a better place.##imported-begin##Steve##imported-end##
With our humblest condolences for his mother.##imported-begin##wally and Shannon##imported-end##
To a friend that always made me smile. :)##imported-begin##Candi (Gallant) Sullivan##imported-end##
Maybe it's what they call denial but we like to think that you are out there running around doing the many things you did and we just have to catch you at a moment when you are home and taking a quick break playing that playstation game where you hit the buttons to play the music. That was so funny to watch. Or when you would call and leave a message and we would say to each other 'What did he say? He talks so damn fast on the phone.' It would always bring a smile to our faces. Your mind was racing faster than your body could keep up and it was one of the traits we loved about you. We would talk about what a great friend you are, how 'real' you are in this world of lies and deceit and thank God we finally found a true friend in you. Ah, but one day we will both realize in our hearts that you really are gone and pretending isn't going to work any longer. That day will surely be one big blurr. When we ask God why, he will remind us of all the days that we did get with you and we will smile and thank Him for those times, as short lived as they were. We will miss you Duane, for you and Tammie became our closest friends. We will see you again one day in our Fathers home and until that day......See you then. We love you! Jack and Diane
P.S. Hey, Mom or Tammie, remember we are here for you for anything you need. Please don't hesitate.##imported-begin##Jack and Diane##imported-end##
Cheryl Harr
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Kelly Robertson##imported-begin##Cheryl Harr##imported-end##
Hey, hey Duane:
Oh! My Goodness! I can't believe I'm on this page even writing this to you... The jokes on me again...
You and I are only a couple months apart. It still strikes me that this isn't right. I need your help man (yes another female in need of assistance) I need the kick in the pants that's gonna actually kick me out of the state of depressed shock I seem to find myself in.
We will miss you Duane. We will miss your smile, your energy, your vivaciousness, and yes, we will even miss your antics and quick wit. I used to get so mad at you cause you always had an edge on me, or had one over on me. You sure could get me going. Not many peolpe could do that but you were a master. I could always respect that no matter what. I remember saying so many times either to Tami or myself, "Can he ever settle the F___, down?" That is the beauty of you Duane. You have so much infectious energy, that I don't even think you know what to do with it. (I think I was a little jealous of that too) (sorry) I know you understand...
I will miss you and I'm so sorry you had to leave us. Like the song I will sing at your memorial today I will also remember you.
Talk to ya later my friend,
Love,
Nina##imported-begin##Nina##imported-end##
To a friend that I never really got to know:
Through the small conversations, trials of life, confusion of the world, and chaos of others... Life brings our face to face meetings to an end. But a friend you will always be.
I'll always remember the things you told me, your thoughts and my thoughts. So I say farewell for now my friend... May God bless you.
Dwayne##imported-begin##Dwayne##imported-end##
No death has affected me like yours. May you rest in peace. You died a hero. God bless, Stacy & family##imported-begin##Stacy & Rick##imported-end##
Even in the darkest of days there was always light shining from you. In a state of confusion, you could always bring forth whatever made sense of it all, and forever I will thank you. Your strength and sensibility I will hold near until we meet again.##imported-begin##Jennie and Krystal Housewright##imported-end##
