Donald T. Strickland, 56, of Dallas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2021, nearly a year into a brave battle with Glioblastoma.
Born in Springville, Donnie was the only child of Donald H. and Dolores Strickland. He graduated from Elk Lake High School where he played for state championships with the basketball and baseball teams.
He later attended Keystone College and was a passionate alumnus of Wilkes University, where he studied electrical engineering and was a well-known resident assistant and homecoming king of the class of 1988. He only traded his Wilkes "blue and gold" for the "blue and white" of Monmouth University where both of his children, Brody and Sydney, attend.
Ever by his side was his wife and partner, the former Michelle Anderson. They celebrated 25 wonderful years of marriage in July. During his illness she was his advocate, supporter and caretaker, ensuring he had the most incredible care. The family wishes to thank the team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in...