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Howard Colson Obituary

Howard Colson
1926 ~ 2013
Howard Colson was born July 19, 1926, to William Edna Colson in White City, Kansas. He entered into eternal peace on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of almost 65 years, Margaret; sons and daughter-in-laws, Dwaine (Marian) Colson and Daniel (Diane); daughter and son-in-law, Debra Colson-Jackson (Lee Jackson); grandchildren, Ryan (Brenda) Colson, Aaron Colson, Cindy Colson, Nicky Cooper; great-grand children , Lukas and Lauren Colson.
Howard loved life, his family, and God. He was a generous and giving man who offered his help to anyone in need. His talents were many and his skills as an artisan in the refurbishing of antique gas pumps and woodworking were and will continue to be appreciated by many. Howard was also a World War II Navy veteran who served with honor in the Pacific theater.
A viewing for family and friends will be on Thursday, April 18 from 6 - 8 pm at Cloverdale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 am on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Cloverdale Funeral Home.
Memorials in honor of Howard can be sent to: St. Marks Catholic Church,7960 Northview Boise, ID 83704 or World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID 83709 (0n-line memorial contributions available): www.peregrinefind.org/how-to-help

Published by Idaho Statesman on Apr. 17, 2013.
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I miss you so much Dad... every day. I miss you more, and I treasure all of the lovely memories I have from your home and things that you made.Love, Diane... I miss walking in your garden and the sidewalk next to your garden, I would give anything to see it again, and especially the beautiful zinnias growing on the side and of course your lovely pink hibiscus flowers

Diane Colson

April 11, 2023

Dear Margaret, I met both of you just a few years ago. I had a return visit with Howard last summer. I brought my son-in-law with me and we both enjoyed our visit viewing Howard's gas pumps and his cars. I live in Idaho Falls and do not get to Boise often, but I always look for you two in the yard as I pass by to visit our kids and grandkids that live close to you. I very much enjoyed Howard and his sense of humor on our visits. I will cherish the short time that I knew him and hope to see you in Boise, maybe at church at St. Marks.
May God bless you and your family.

Douglas J. Schwartzenberger

May 31, 2013

Howard was a good friend. He was always willing to go out of his way to help others with their gas pumps. We will miss him greatly.
Ron & Cathy Scobie
Hugo, MN

April 20, 2013

Missing you so much Dad,
Love, Diane

April 18, 2013

Dear Margaret and family,
Our thoughts are with you. We're sure you miss Howard very much.
The time we spent together with him wasn't quite long but in this short time we got to know him as a very good friend.
He'll remain in our thoughts and hearts.
Your relatives from Austria
Berta, Josef, Marlene, David, Beatrix, Franz Zechmann
Johann, Maria, Thomana, Klaus Ableidinger

April 18, 2013

Dear Margaret and Family. I know Howard will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Howard was a great bowler booster and we will all miss him. Much love to you and your family. Maurine Williams

April 17, 2013

My sympathy goes out to the Colson family. Howard was a great guy to be around. He will be missed by all.
Steve Brown

Steve Brown

April 17, 2013

Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.

John Durst

April 17, 2013

Our prayers go out to the family ..

Kathy Comstock

April 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, John and Denise Lopez

April 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go to you all at this time. Howard was truely a caring and giving man. We will miss him greatly. Sincerely, Diane & Lisa Terwillger, Michele Hadley & Tina Bess.

April 17, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to everyone in Uncle Howards's family. I will miss him dearly, he was a great man, and a favorite uncle of mine!

Jana & Terry Tipton

April 17, 2013

Our love to you all during this difficult time. Tom and Elaine Moore .

Tom Moore

April 17, 2013

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