Theodore Strimling, a veteran Zionist and Jewish communal leader, died here today at the age of 82. He was Jewish National Fund chairman for the West Coast for 30 years.
Born in Lithuania, Mr. Strimling came to this country in 1904. At the time of his death he was vice-president of the Zionist Organization of America and vice-chairman of the board of overseers of the University of Judaism.
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