Joy Strub

Joy Lou Dayson Strub, 89 BYRON - Joy Lou Dayson Strub, 89, of Byron died Saturday Jan. 15, 2011, in her home. She was born Nov. 26, 1921, at home in Fritchton, Ind., to Helen Cecelia Summers Dayson and Louie Otto Dayson. Graduated from Fritchton High School in 1939. After receiving an associate of arts degree from Vincennes University in 1941, Joy taught school in a one-room country school, Bennington Grove in Toluca. During World War II, Joy joined the U.S. Navy as a WAVE and served in San Diego as a pharmacist's mate, 2nd class, from 1943 to 1945. In 1949, in Fritchton, she married her beloved husband, Willis Lee Roy Strub of Perry, Okla.; he died in 2003. In 1954, they moved to Byron, where Willis worked as a farmer and Joy taught second grade in the Byron School District. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as president, and was also a member of the Skokie Valley Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Joy and Willis were active members of the United Church of Byron. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Pat J. Dayson of North Carolina, Louie O. Dayson Jr. of Indiana and Robert L. Dayson of Indiana. Joy is survived by her daughter, Helen Margaret Strub Beller of Chicago. She was a cherished wife, beloved mother, devoted aunt and a much loved friend. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in United Church of Byron, 701 W. Second St., with the Rev. Michael Mulberry officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St. In lieu of flowers, donations to United Church of Byron or Ogle County Hospice would be appreciated. For more information, visit farrellhollandgale.com.