Joseph D. Strickland, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on November 17, 2012. Joe is survived by his wife of 17 years, Julie Culver, son Roland, daughter Jolie, brother Ted, and parents Daniel and Maureen Strickland. He is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie. Joe was born on March 10, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Tavan, Ingleside and Arcadia High Schools. A few years after high school, Joe was set up on a blind date with his future bride, Julie. They married 2 years later. Joe graciously accepted Julie’s son into his life, and raised him as his own. Two years after marrying, Joe and Julie gave birth to their daughter, Jolie. Together, they built a great home and life in the Arcadia neighborhood where Joe grew up. Joe also took pride in his success in the business world. He handled a challenging career as Director at American Express with grace and confidence. Those who knew Joe remember his hearty laugh, his zest for life and his complete devotion to his family and friends. Please join us in celebrating the life of Joe Strickland, at 5pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, (602) 840-5600. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Way, to carry on Joe’s spirit of generosity.
Joan Hardison
I am so sorry that I will not be in Phoenix to join you in the celebration of Joe’s life. My deepest sympathy goes to Julie, Jolie, Roland, Ted, Maureen and Danny.
Kim Fisher
I worked on one of Joe’s teams at Amex. He was one of the best bosses I have ever had. The job I had on his team was one of the toughest and often stressful jobs I have ever had but I remember that time with fondness. A big reason for that is Joe. Even on the worst of days he had a way of making you know that you could get through it.
Several years after I left Joe’s team I posted for a new job and the hiring leader reached out to Joe for information about my role reporting to him. Joe later told me that he hope he didn’t blow it for me. Apparently when asked about me he went on a bit and was afraid he oversold it. Who could fault that? That was the Joe we all loved. A great guy you could depend on when you needed him. BTW – I got that job and a few years later Joe’s wife Julie came to work in the same group. I have gotten to know Julie now too and also consider her a friend. Knowing both Joe and Julie makes this an even tougher loss. The tears have flowed as I have written, and rewritten this and looked up at Joe’s pic on this webpage. He is going to be missed by so many people for a long time to come.
Julie and your family – You know that I now only live a couple of miles from you. If you need anything in the coming weeks and months please contact me even if it is just to pick up dinner for you at Z’s 🙂 My heart goes out to you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy, Kim
Vicki Stockton
Julie, Roland and Jolie,
Words cannot express how much our hearts break for all of you. We miss him so much. We are committed to helping you through this. It won’t be easy, but draw from the strength and infinite positive energy that Joe had and take it one day at a time. We will never run out of memories, that’s for sure.
He was a great husband and a phenomenal father, and I am so thankful that you found each other and spent 17 wonderful years together.
I love you all.
Love from all the Stocktons.
Brent and Sherry Pitsch
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Our prayers are with the Culver family today. Our thoughts are with you, and especially Julie and the children.
Lisa Harbour
May happy memories replace the sadness in your hearts.
I hope the love of his family and friends will provide strength to those who are weakened by this terrible loss.
Joe was an amazing person, whose spirit will live on forever. He touched the lives of many. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Lisa
Terisa Weeks
Uncle Danny and Aunt Maureen- At a lost for words. I am so sorry about what has happen. Still very hard to believe as I am sure you can’t believe too. I might possible but out of town working and may miss the Celebration of life. All in time healing get easier . Love to both of you- Terisa
Alyssa Beer
My heart goes out to Julie, Roland, Jolie and the rest of Joe’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working for and with Joe. His presence was very comforting and so easy to be around. He made difficulties seem simple and added perspective to challenges. What a wonderful man. So thankful to have known him.
Larry Gaffney-Leggett
Dear Julie,
I can’t begin to tell you how sad I feel inside for you and the family. I didn’t know Joe personally but knowing you and how much fun you both always seemed to have together I’m sure we would have gotten along just great. Hearing about his passing last week took my breath away as I know it did for so many others because we knew how much pain the loss would bring to you and the children. I immediately thought of my two sisters and how they might cope in this situation and I can only hope that the strength of our family as a whole would help get them through it and so I hope the same for you. You are a strong lady Julie.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and that of my family in this time of great sorrow.
Your friend,
Larry G-L.
Stacy Shriner
Julie, Roland and Jolie,
I can not say how sorry am to hear about Joe. I met Joe way back in 2000 when he was my team leader. He was best leader I ever worked with, understanding yet always knew how to get someone to crack a smile when needed. I left Amex in 2001 and came back in 2006 and ended up working with Julie for the next couple of years. I feel like I kind of grew with your family.
Julie and family – know that Joe was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by so many people.
My thoughts are with you during this time.
Paul Townsend "Mr. T"
Julie and Jolie,
I don’t know how to heal your pain, but wish I could.
Please know you are in my prayers.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss, just know that you are very close in my every thought and prayer.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
call me if I can help —
Mr. T — 602-318-3987 ptownsend@susd.org
Karen Bagwell
I wa so sorry to hear about Joe. He definitely was full of life and fund to be around.
Gregory Davis
I’m so incredibly sorry for you loss and ours. Joe will surely be missed… he’s always been there to help anyone who needed him. He’s been a great asset to the company and all that knew him. You’ll remain in my prayers.
Ann-Maree and Amanda
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Although we cannot make it over please know that Amex Australia (OMS) have you all in our hearts and prayers.
Ann-Maree and Amanda
Amex Sydney
Sachin
Dear Julie,
I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was so very sad to hear about Joe, he was such a wonderful man and a very respected collegue.
Deepest regards ..sachin
Paula Rogers
So sorry for your loss. Joe was my first team leader at Amex. He was so kind and thoughtful. It was much appreciated and I will always remember that. His smile and laughter were contagious. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Xiomara Alvarez
Julie-
My heart is heavy thinking of your loss. Joe was so full of life. I will always remember his laugh and his beautiful voice. I used to tell him he should have been a radio announcer. He laughed and would say, I love theater! I can see how he would have captured his audience. Please know that you have a lot of support from eveyone that knows you and knew him.
I will pray for your resilience of heart and nurturing of your spirit that can help through this hurtful time. Hugs-
Michael Flett
Julie,
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. My heart was broken when I heard about your husband’s passing and I can only imagine how hard and surreal this is all feeling right now. I hope and wish that you find the strength and comfort during these turbulent days and that all the love and compassion that is surrounding you will comfort the pain and fill the void you are feeling. Please accept my condolences and sympathy.
Holly Snow
Julie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You are one of the nicest ladies (and fellow cat lovers)I have ever met. My thoughts are with you and youre family. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband Joe, I heard many people speak of him, always wonderful things. Also when you spoke of him it always seemed you loved him very much and were very happy. God Bless you and your family.
Holly Snow
Brian Nelson
I am just coming to hear of this loss. I have handled Julie’s insurance for a looong time. I met Joe 2 or 3 times. But what I remember was a gracious man who was just comfortable to be around. One of those that I have to remember I’m not there as an old friend but I was there on business, and needed to let them get on with their evening. That’s how I remember Joe. Could have sat and talked all night every time I was there.
Ed McNally
I had the great pleasure of meeting Joe many years ago, and only recently learned of his untimely loss. I was immediately struck, upon our first meeting, by Joe’s gregarious and outgoing nature, and have always thought of him, in the intervening years, as one of the finest people I have ever met. When I learned of his passing, I was very deeply affected.
What most people don’t realize, is that Joe, in his earlier years, was a very talented actor, and showed great promise of bigger and better things. I’ll always remember those powerful and inspired performances that he graced us with on stage.
I consider Joe to have been been a friend of mine, and I like to think that he considered me to be a friend of his as well.