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1922
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Samuel Kolner Obituary
Samuel James Kolner, 89, born into life July 26, 1922, was born into eternal life June 12, 2012 at his home in Tallahassee, FL.
Mr. Kolner, born in Brooklyn, NY, moved to Tallahassee in 1991. Mr. Kolner graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Kolner served in WWII with the 101st Airborne Division as a staff sergeant, receiving various ribbons including the Bronze Star in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Kolner was a lifetime alum of the University of Florida; he was a member of the 101st Airborne Division Association as well as the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AICHE). Mr. Kolner was of Presbyterian faith and a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, FL.
Mr. Kolner is survived by his loving wife Frances Louise Kolner, one son Stuart (Barbara) Kolner of Ames, IA, one daughter Pamela Thompson (Robert) of Monticello FL, six grandchildren Samuel Kolner II, Mary Frank, Benjamin Kolner, Heather Deyo, Kelly Griffin, Morgan Thompson and six great-grandchildren.
A service of remembrance will be on Friday June 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Frances Chapel on the lower level of the Parry building of Westminster Oaks The family will receive friends after the service. Beggs funeral Home Monticello Chapel is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Grand Central Station P.O Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 1-800-708-7644 and the Salvation Army 5016 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850)222-0304.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Kolner
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Margaret Plasencia
June 19, 2012
Jorge and I both feel honored to have know Jim Kolner, through our brother-in-law Stuart. He was a very classy and elegant soul, with a good heart. Jorge especially enjoyed his stories of WWII. God bless you all. Margaret and Jorge Plasencia
Andy Hines and family
June 18, 2012
Fran, Pam, Stuart and family: We loved Jim not only as a family member but also as a citizen, patriot, fellow engineer and example of strength of character and integrity. My descriptive summary would be "strong and straight".
GOING HOME
In the darkness after midnight,
While sailing far at sea
I've seen the loom of a distant light
That spelled out home to me.
And though the sun is sinking now
And painting heaven's dome
I see the shining evening star
That points the way to home.
And those who set course by this star
Know that their track is true.
And if the harbor's near or far
This star will see them through.
Then when we reach the last harbor
And put our anchor down,
We'll leave our ship and step ashore
And reach celestial ground.
And when we see Love face-to-face
In brilliance like the sun,
We'll understand our journey here
And the race we had to run.
And thank Him for each weary step,
And each exultant day,
Each joy and sorrow that we knew,
And friends along the way.
by Andrew H. Hines, Jr.
Robyn Stevenson
June 16, 2012
I knew Mr. Kolner when I worked in the Parry center of Westminster Oaks and also in the healthcenter when he moved there. He was such a gentleman and always so polite and nice even in times of illness.I am glad to have gotten to know him. May his memory be a blessing.
Dinner a few years ago in St. Pete. Such a fun evening.
Brad Hines
June 14, 2012
Aunt Fran, Pam and Bob, Stuart and Barbara and family, I have such fond memories of Uncle Jim. He was a wonderful man. Our prayers and love are with you.
Geri
June 14, 2012
“So long as we live, they too shall live
For they are now a part of us as
We remember them”
I know you have many, many fond memories of your Father, as we all do. I pray those memories will console you and your family.
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