Obituary for Helen D. Stroh of Johnstown, Colorado.

Helen Delphine Stroh (Marshall) beloved wife of the late Elmer (Eddie) Stroh, passed away on June 10, 2017, at the age of 92.
She was the mother of Alan (Ginell) Stroh of Johnstown, Janice (Jonathan) Mauch of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dale Edward (deceased in infancy), grandmother of Melissa (Charles) Rolater, Michael Stroh and Jennifer Mauch, great grandmother to Christopher and Brennan Rolater and sister of Donna (Alva) Shable.
Born October 16, 1924, to Ray and Edna Marshall in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the family moved to Milliken in 1927. Helen graduated from Milliken schools and was employed in the local post office and Crawford's Grocery in Milliken until she married her high school sweetheart on September 14, 1945, in Greeley, Colorado. Helen and Eddie farmed for 24 years on land north of Milliken until they eventually sold the farm and retired to Johnstown where they spent their remaining years.
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period of time as bookkeeper at the Gerry Potato Dock, and as bookkeeper at the Onorato Auto Parts store in Milliken. Helen joined the Milliken Presbyterian Church as a child and maintained her membership throughout her life. She sang in the choir and volunteered during her early years. In addition, she was active in the Nimble Thimble Club and Women's Club in Milliken.
Helen was always extremely interested in history and conducted extensive research in family genealogy, Milliken Presbyterian Church history, and the history of the Milliken area. In 2001 Helen and Eddie published the book, "A History of Milliken, Colorado." She was meticulous in her research and stated that she had enough historical documentation and pictures collected that she could easily write another follow-up history book. She enjoyed discussing and sharing her extensive knowledge of the history of the Milliken area including family histories. Helen was an avid reader of historical fiction and non-fiction and was highly talented in sewing and crafts. She enjoyed the challenge of creating crochet patterns and frequently stated that she could "not keep her hands quiet" which resulted in numerous handcrafting projects including sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting and beading. She particularly enjoyed making hand crafted gifts for her family.
Services will be held at Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 13th St, Greeley, CO at 10:30 on Friday, June 30, 2017, with interment at the Linn Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Milliken in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St. Greeley, CO 80631.

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