Jerry Marie Strebig, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and
faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 70 in Pueblo, Colorado. Her life was a radiant testament to compassion, strength, and grace—a rich legacy woven through the lives she touched and the love she gave freely.
Born on April 5, 1955, Jerry Marie was a proud Colorado native who lived a life rooted in faith, community, and quiet dedication. She graduated from Falcon High School on May 23, 1973, and later earned an Associate of Arts degree from Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado in 1975.
In 1999, Jerry Marie made her home in Westcliffe, Colorado, where she remained until her passing. There, she built her home with her own two hands and embraced a life of simplicity, independence, and creativity. It was a place filled with treasures—items she carefully kept with purpose and plans in mind. Her creativity flourished within those walls, expressed through mirror etching, photography, and the countless books she read that fueled both her imagination and her ever-growing wisdom. Her home and creations were a reflection of her spirit: resourceful, warm, and always ready for whatever might come next.
Jerry Marie’s greatest accomplishments were not measured in status or wealth, but in the people she loved. She spent much of her time driving others—especially the Amish community she cherished—building trust, friendship, and loyalty with every mile. Her work was more than transportation; it was ministry, service, and connection.
She enjoyed spending time at garage sales, collecting unique finds, and working with her hands. She loved utilizing old or discarded items, always seeing beauty and usefulness where others might not. These pastimes reflected her appreciation for history, purpose, and renewal.
Those who knew her described her as gracious, patient, loyal, and fiercely compassionate. She was generous, kind, thankful, and loving. She had a fighting spirit—stubborn, hardy, and deeply knowledgeable—with a twinkle in her eye and a heart full of care. She was a firecracker in all the best ways, and her warmth was matched only by her strength. She often said she was “blessed”—and she truly was, as were all of us who knew and loved her.
Above all, Jerry Marie loved God with every fiber of her being. Her favorite verse, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13), wasn’t just scripture she knew—it was the foundation she lived upon. To her final breath, she praised His name. Her faith shaped every part of her life and now carries her into eternal peace.
Jerry Marie is survived by her loving daughters, Jocelyn Renee Kibler and Suzanne Marie Moreno ; her grandchildren, Jacob Lane Strebig, Shalisha Marie Moreno, Sasha Mae Moreno, Anjelina Marie Strebig , and Celina Abigail Moreno; her mother, Nancy Marie Manley (Scott); and her siblings, Sharon Mae Baxter and Jerry Lee Manley Jr. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Lee Manley.
She will be remembered for her strong will, her unwavering faith, her joyful creativity, her dedication to the people she cared for, and the simple joys she found in everyday life.
The family welcomes all who knew and loved her to come celebrate her life and the countless ways she touched the hearts of others. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3 p.m. Join us at the Roundwood Pavilion in Hermit Park in Westcliffe, Colorado.