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Gary Bruce Colborn

1936 - 2015

Gary Bruce Colborn obituary, 1936-2015, Kelseyville, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and Crematory

1625 North High Street

Lakeport, California

Gary Colborn Obituary

Gary Bruce Colborn September, 12 1936 - March 2, 2015 The only child born to Mary Ann Larsen and Robert Bruce Colborn, Gary graduated in 1956 from El Camino High School in Carmichael, CA. After graduation Gary joined the Air Force and was stationed at Mather Air Force base in California from July 6, 1956 to July 5, 1960. While in the Air Force, Gary also took classes for photo (camera) repairman during 1956 and 1957. In 1962 Gary was ordained a teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by High Priest Robert Griffiths and in 1963 was ordained an Elder in the priesthood and by July of 1963 Gary was ordained "Priest" in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Gary also ran his own company, Trap Pest Control for many years before retiring and moving to Kelseyville, CA, where he spent his time with family and friends. He loved to golf, and back in the day he would be gone all day at least once or twice a week. He loved to fish, spend time camping with his family on the lake and, oh boy, did he enjoy those casinos! Gary was a member of the Lakeport Elks Lodge and had a great time at their events and also running the bar when he was the bar manager. Gary was a kind and loving man, always smiling and happy. He is survived by his son, Erik Colborn, and granddaughter, Sammi from Alaska; grandsons, Sutter and Ben from Minnesota; daughter, Diane (Mike) Hodgin; grandchildren, Ashley, Jonathon, Michael, Brianna and Natalee from California; Tiffany and Anthony from Nevada; and Courtney, Ronald, Connie, and Cheyanne from Kentucky. A memorial service is to be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High Street, Lakeport at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015. The family prefers donations to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1717 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453. For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 263-0357 or 994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com FD1336. Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Mar. 5 to Mar. 11, 2015.

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Michael & Ellen Hennig

March 7, 2015

We were his neighbors down Bell Hill Road and remember those great dinners and wicked card games. Gary and I worked at Mendo Mill in Clearlake. We moved away in 2008. Please find comfort in the 23rd. Psalm.

March 7, 2015

My sincere condolences. May you find peace and comfort from God's words at 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

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