Vaughn Ray Strong, 46, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 1993 at his parents' home with his family by his side following a long and courageous battle with AIDS.
He was born October 6, 1947 to Ralph LaVar and Dixie Williams Strong.Vaughn graduated from American Fork High School. He attended Utah Valley State College, LDS Business College, and Brigham Young University. His course of studies were art and business administration. He was employed by Pacific Bar Association in Honolulu, Hawaii as an Administrative Assistant. Hawaii was his second home. He will be missed by his many friends and associates, who will be holding a memorial services in his honor in Honolulu on the same day as the services in Utah.
Vaughn enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking and nature. He had a love for music, and works of art. His talents include: piano, organ, trumpet, and art. He was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his parents, Ralph LaVar and Dixie Williams Strong, Alpine, Utah; his sister, Claudette Strong Barratt (husband Stephen) and their five children, Clint, Chad, Jody, Lori, and Kirk Barratt, Highland, Utah; and his brother, Todd Strong (wife Debra BArney Strong), Alpine, Utah. He was preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Strong Goodwin, and his four grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, in American Fork. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Alpine City Cemetery. He will be loved and missed by all.
Any donations received by the family will be used for the needs and care of AIDS patients.
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