Lynn A. Colby

1945 - 2016

Lynn A. Colby obituary, 1945-2016, Monticello, IN

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Dykes Funeral Home, Inc.

2305 North Campbell Street

Valparaiso, Indiana

Lynn Colby Obituary

LYNN A. COLBY MONTICELLO, IN
Lynn, age 71, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home in Monticello. Born on May 15, 1945 in DeKalb, IL to the late Marvin and Gladys (nee Houghtby) Colby. He was a resident of Monticello, formerly of Valparaiso IN, founder of Northwest Indiana Fence Co., member of First United Methodist Church, Valparaiso Country Club, Home Builders Association, Valparaiso Rotary Club, and Army Vietnam Veteran, rank SP4, 11th Field Artillery 2nd Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY. Survived by wife, Karen Marie (nee Thompson) Colby of Monticello, IN; children: Damon Colby of Valparaiso, IN, Stefanie (Jerry) Davenport of TN; grandchildren, Katie Marie and Olivia Lynn Davenport, Emily Lynn and Macey Ann Colby; siblings: Greg (Dixie) Colby of Sarasota, FL, Connie (Frank) Pardridge of DeKalb, IL, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 103 Franklin St., Valparaiso, IN. Rev. Dennis Deeter officiating. Cremation. Friends may call on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso IN. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice, 1-765-461-0869, and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc. (219) 462-3125.

Published by The Times on Oct. 19, 2016.
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Dear Karen,

I was so saddened to hear of Lynn's death. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. He was such a great guy and a big help to all of us at Fairway Glen. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ellen Wurfl

November 6, 2016

Karen: My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Lynn was a giant of a man in so many ways and he will surely be missed by everyone at Fairway Glen.

Audrey Moeller

November 3, 2016

Karen and family. I just found out and I am so sad I love him so. Much we talk so much about our lord Jesus Christ and had so many long talks he is in my heart n all ways will be Jack n Carol Venice FL.

November 3, 2016

Karen, you are in our thoughts at this difficult and sad time. Lynn was a fine man, a great friend and a helpful and wonderful neighbor. Our community at Fairway Glen will be a sadder place without him.

Philip & Kathryn Heywood

October 30, 2016

Karen and family: We are sending you our
deepest sympathies in the passing of Lynn.
May you find comfort in the good memories.
Lynn was such a fun loving person and always had a smile for everyone. Gods
blessings to all of you in this time of
sorrow.

Butch and Jane Flewellin

October 27, 2016

Dear Karen, So sorry on your loss of Lynn. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cindy Williams

October 26, 2016

We send our heartfelt sympathy to you, Karen, and your family as you mourn the passing of dear Lynn. He was a neighbor in the best sense of the word and Fairway Glen is saddened and diminished by his loss.

Dianne and Stewart Jones

October 25, 2016

Karen, my sympathy to you and your family in Lynn's passing. In this difficult time, may you find comfort in sharing good memories and leaning on God. Peace be with you.

Roberta Huitsing

October 22, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about Lynn we were classmates kindergarten through graduation lots of fond memories, we even rode to work together for a few years, he will be missed. Karen prayers for you and your family.

Joy Fay

October 22, 2016

Dear Karen,
Sending prayers to comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Lynn was such a special person.
May he Rest In Peace.
Love to you all,
Rita

Rita Popowich

October 21, 2016

Karen,Damon, Stefanie and extended family,
We are so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing.As one of his many "fence" friends, I was able to experience his larger than life personality up close on the many visits to Venice for his Winter golf getaways. I want you all to know how proud he was of you and how much he loved you in our conversations. Lynn will be terribly missed but the memories we take away will last forever. The world was a better place with Lynn in it. Rest in peace, my friend.

Mike and Kathy Keller
Little Canada, MN

October 20, 2016

Our prayers for Karen and family. So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I went to school with Lynn and we were neighbors for a while. Always fun to be around. Nothing but good memories.

Roger Challand

October 20, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sheila Kirk Rhyne

October 20, 2016

I truly sorry to hear of your passing but I know that you are in a better place. Thank you for touching my life with your smile. My prayers go out to your family.

Chris Cash

October 19, 2016

To the Colby Family.

Bev and I were saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. Lynn and I shared many fond memories over the years in Venice Florida. Playing golf, sharing a couple cocktails, having fun watching his Colts and my Bears, and most of all visiting with Lynn and Maggie in the golf cart.

Rest in piece my friend. You will be missed.

Gary Franzen

Gary Franzen

October 19, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with y'all.

Jane Alexander

October 19, 2016

Lynn embraced us all with his humor, antics, and radiating smile.
He enriched our lives with his loving and caring spirit and his helping hands.
Lynn has have given us a treasure of rich memories.
We celebrate this amazing man.
God bless Karen, Damon, Stephanie, and family.
We love you.
Deb and Dan Allen and family

October 19, 2016

Our heartfelt sympathy to Karen and family so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you

Emil and Alina Dec

October 19, 2016

Colby family,

"We come not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them." -Francis Walker-
There is no greater honor than to serve your country at a time of war. May you all find comfort in knowing that there are many veterans who share in your loss. May your memories of Lynn soothe you, your friends comfort you, and your family's strength help your hearts begin to heal. May the love you shared sustain you through this time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Asst. Chief Andy Callas (ret)
East Chicago Police Department
Vietnam War Veteran with 5th Special Forces Group
1-4-68 to 12-4-69

Andy Callas

October 19, 2016

Our heartfelt sympathy Karen, to you and family. Lynn so loved his family and was a wonderful person to anyone he met.

Michael,Rosemary, Ben & Brandi Moore

October 19, 2016

Karen and family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were so happy to see you and visit with you and Lynn at the Thompson reunion in June. Lynn always had a smile on his face and bravely fought his illness til the end.

Tom and Gail Loes

October 19, 2016

It is with sadness to learn of the passing of my "best buddy" Lynn. My deepest sympathy to his wife Karen, and his children. Lynn you will be missed by all. I will miss your jokes and your big smile. Rest in peace my friend. No mulligans for anyone on that golf course in heaven.

Victor Liburdi

October 19, 2016

Prayers to the entire Colby Family!

Egan Hicks

October 19, 2016

It's so terribly sad & tragic that so many Veterans from Nam are passing at a age where they should be enjoying the joys of life. RIP Soldier and Thank You.

Lt.Col R.J. Slade (Ret) Nam 67-69

October 19, 2016

Marcia Blackwell

October 19, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Please know that I am praying for your family. I was a classmate of Karen's at Shabbona H.S.

CHARLOTTE LAMPSON

October 18, 2016

Always in our hearts. We love you Bumpa. ❤ Rest In Peace, Paulette and Katie Blair

Paulette Vance Katie Blair Tipton

October 18, 2016

Kathy & send our condolences and prayers of support at this difficult time. Lynn & I were classmates from kindergarten through high school and were teammates in basketball and baseball. We went our separate ways after high school only to reconnect 50 years later - as if we were never apart. I always thought of Lynn as the brother I never had and grieve his loss as if he were. Karen, we send our thoughts and love to you and your wonderful family.

Ron Merriman

October 18, 2016

I once heard a priet talk about the effect we have on others. Generally, there are two reactions we have to those we meet -- 1) we can think --"Jesus .. Who have I just been with" OR 2) we can think -- "I believe I have just been with Jesus"
There is a fragrance we leave with people and Lynn left a fragrance that was pleasant and unforgettable in my life. His smile, his sense of humor and his spirit will always live on in my heart. I will miss you My Brother -- My Friend.

Ray Yahnke

October 18, 2016

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