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Barbara Colmer Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Celebration of life services for Barbara Kay Shirey Colmer, 72 will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the Centuries Memorial Chapel with Pastor George Schaetzle officiating. Interment will follow in the Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 until time of service at Centuries.
Mrs. Colmer was born August 5, 1937 in Lincoln, NE to the late Lester V. and Anne M. Shirey and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ September, 7, 2009 in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Colmer attended St. Paul Lutheran Church; was on the Board of Directors; and was a member of LWML. She was a bookkeeper for Dr's. Hall, Smith, and Asseff for a period of thirty years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Virginia Hildebrand. Left to cherish her memories and tell her story will be her husband of fifty years, Joe F. Colmer; her children, Shawn C. Bray of Shreveport, LA, and Brian J. and wife, Beverly of Bedford, TX; grandchildren, Cecily Manhard and husband, Matt of Fort Worth, TX; Courtney Colmer of Bedford, TX; Chase, Miles, and Kayli Bray of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Roberta Lauer and husband Walt of Rio Rancho, NM, and Nancy Shirey of Lincoln, NE; great-grandchildren, Jaicee, Stephen, and Brian Manhard of Fort Worth, TX; her other "daughter", Lamai Edge and "grandchildren" Will and Mattie Edge along with a host of extended relatives and friends that will miss her greatly.
Acting as pallbearers will be Bob Roy, Joe Burroughs, William Edge, Tim Brobst, Ted Dickson, and Randy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Lindsey, Walt Lauer, Duane Brobst, LJ Benson, and Gerald Stephens.
Please visit our web at centuriesmemorialfh.com in remembering Mrs. Barbara Kay Colmer. Centuries Memorial
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Bricky Treece
September 10, 2009
Colmer Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your family has been like my family. I remember the times when I was young and having such fawn memories when we were growing up that has lasted a lifetime. I am truly sorry about Ms. Barb. If there is anything please let us know. We love ya'll
Bricky & Elizabeth Treece and Meredith
Lisa Gorman
September 10, 2009
Dear Colmer Family,
We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful person and she will be in your hearts forever. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa and Melvin Gorman
Sharon Gillenwater
September 9, 2009
Uncle Frank
Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and family.We will miss her very much. But we will always have the memories of Aunt Barabar for the rest of oour lifes. And the times ya'll were there for us.We love you.Bless you all.
Love
Ricky and Sharon,Randy , Randy Jr.
Sidney Huff
September 9, 2009
My deepest condolences and sympathy go to the family and friends of Mrs. Colmer. Although I didn't know her personally, I know her wonderful daughter and believe her spirit and memories will live on with all the family members through the years.
Joyce Giles Family
September 9, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends and neighbors.
September 9, 2009
Dear Colmer Family,
We send our Love to you at the passing of your wife, Mother, Grandmother and our friend. We Love you all. Gerald and Peggy Stephens
Jeanie Taylor
September 9, 2009
Uncle Frank, and Family we love you all dearly. My God touch and keep you in your time of sorrow and grief. We all loved Aunt Barbara, she was a kind and loving person. We thank God for her life and your time here on Earth, and now the Heavens are Blessed with a beautiful Angel. LOVE ... Jeanie,Sue, Sissie,Debbie,Darlene, and others that have gone before us.
Patti Smith
September 9, 2009
Mr.Joe I'm so sorry about your lost. Miss Barbara will be missed.I enjoyed all the time that i had with yall. She is in a better place.Love to all
Maggie Miller and Patti
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