Stroh, Lydia Betz, Feb. 15, 1921-Dec. 12, 2012 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 16 Dec 2012 Age: 91 Residence: Greeley Lydia Betz Stroh, 91, of Greeley, formerly of Johnstown, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Johnson Center for Christian Living, Centennial, Colo., with her loving family at her side. She was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Milliken, to Cathrine and Carl Betz. Mrs. Stroh attended Milliken public schools and graduated at the age of 15, after which she attended CSCE for one year. She was said to be the youngest high school graduate in Colo. for a number of years. On March 4, 1939, she married Albert Stroh in Greeley. Lydia learned at an early age, the importance of helping with the farm work and continued to help as needed throughout her life. Lydia was a dedicated and loving mother. She and Albert attended every school and sporting event at which her sons participated. She remained a devoted fan of the CSU Rams and the Denver Broncos. As an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Lydia introduced the Catechism Class and Confirmation, with her son, Jerree, being in the first class of Reverend Keith Spahr. Lydia sponsored Youth Fellowship, often having picnics on the large lawn adjacent to the farmhouse. Many might remember Lydia, with lots of kids in the yard singing Hale, hale, the gangs all here while she kept rhythm to the music. She was a member of Kil Kare, and Estrallita Clubs and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was active in the Ladies Aid of the Church and in the past was a Gray Lady volunteer of the Weld County Hospital in Greeley. She and husband, Albert, were Grand Marshals of Barbecue Days in Johnstown in 1992. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Arizona with friends. Survivors are her son, Jerree and wife, Ibbie of Tabernash; Janice Stroh of Johnstown; four grandchildren, Stephanie Ismert of Centennial, Wesley Stroh of Boalsburg, Penn., Leslie Hovde of Castle Rock and Allison Deputy of Baker City, Ore.; as well as eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; her son, James; three sisters, Helen Rothe, Esther Stevens and Evelyn Felte; and four brothers, Alex Betz, Carl Betz, Harry Betz, and Vernon Betz. Services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Johnstown United Methodist Church; preceded at 10 a.m., by internment at the Johnstown Cemetery. Friends may visit from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Adamson Mortuary. Contributions may be made in memory of Lydia Stroh to The United Methodist Church of Johnstown. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.