From the 1942 Sir George William College yearbook:

THIS ANNUAL IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK OWEN STREDDER

Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Paymaster Commander, R.C.N.V.R.,
who died on active service June tenth, 1941.

Having served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy in the war of 1914-1918, Dr. Stredder was appointed, in 1924, Vice-Principal of the Montreal Y.M.C.A. Schools, which in 1926 became Sir George Williams College.  His broad knowledge of education, progressve educational philosophy and boundless energy soon became evident.  In 1928, Dr. Stredder was appointed to the Principalship of the College on the retirement of Mr. A. W. Young from that position.  Under the guidance of Dr. Stredder, the College grew rapidly. He had the rare power of gathering around him fellow workers whom he infused with his own enthusiasm.  His belief in the worth and the development of each individual student mad itself felt.  The College became known as a place in which attention was paid to the personal problems of students.  Thus to the College, and to Dr. Stredder personally, came many for consultation and advice on educational problems.

Evening education was a particular interest of Dr. Stredder's and he made several trips to American cities for the purpose of studying this.  He foresaw Sir George Williams College as having a student body of two to three thousand, many of whom would be evening college students. In 1931 when the Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce was organized, Dr. Stredder impressed upon his associates his belief in the future of the College.  It is a happy thought to realize that he saw his vision in large measure fulfilled.

Between 1931 and 1935 the early development of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Commerce took place under Dr. Stredder's direction.  He held, at that time, the dual office of Principal and Dean.  His wide abilities and enthusiastic and hard work were, in the opinion of many, never put to better use than during these years. In the summer of 1935 he resigned to accept the office of Bursar of McGill University.  He left the latter position at the outbreak of war and once again went on active service with the Royal Canadian Navy.

In addition to Dr. Stredder's contribution to education he had a rare combination of talents which expressed themselves in many ways.  He was an amateur musician who played both piano and organ with ability.  He enjoyed various branches of art and painting, particularly outdoor work, which was on of his hobbies.   His interest in amateur radio made him many friends throughout the world.  However, one of his greatest gifts was his kindly and tolerant sense of humor which put strangers at their ease and was the delight of his friends.

Dr. Owen Stredder's passing was a great loss education in Canada but his contribution was such that it will remain.  Of him the members of Sir George Williams College may say -

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