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Elder of the Willoughby United Church. Died February 28, 1953.
Term Source: Richard Straw

leisure, picnics
See Also: sports
Term Source: Sears List of Subject Headings (16th. Ed.)

William Henry and Elizabeth Straw (nee Payne) settled in the Willoughby area. They had three children : Kathleen (b. 1913), Richard (Dick), and Wilfred. The family lived at 20819 85th Avenue in Willoughby, where the overpass now is (2004). Kathleen married John Ellens. William Henry Straw died January 9, 1960, at the age of 78, in Murrayville. Elizabeth also died in Murrayville September 17, 1972, at the age of 89. Kathleen died in Murrayville on November 20, 1976, at the age of 61. As of 2005, Richard is still living in Langley, and Wilfred lives in the Valley as well.

The Willoughby United Church was built in 1931 and closed in 1964. The church was built by volunteer labour under the direction of Jack Bray. The location was 8263 - 208 Street. The church later became a residence.