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Andrew Kolbe Obituary

KOLBE, Andrew Robert President of Kolbe Honda & Kolbe Cycle Sales, devoted husband, father and son, and beloved friend, passed away November 18, 2007 in Tarzana, CA at the age of 75 after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma. Andrew was a well-known automotive businessman and entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Trowbridge Kolbe; three children, David Kolby (Ashley), Valarie Kolbe and Nancy Kolbe Wright (Michael); seven grandchildren, Kristina Kolbe Even (Matthew), Kathryn Kolbe, Garrett Kolbe, David Kolbe, Vincent Kolbe, Dean Wright and Derek Wright; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Even. He is also survived by one brother, George Frederick Kolbe (Linda) and was predeceased by his sister, Mary Lou Bachman and brother-in-law, James T. Bachman, Sr. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Mel Catholic Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Andrew's name to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-Cancer Research: Attn: Kelly Morris (Community Relations): 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048 or California Equine Retirement Foundation Inc. 34033 Kooden Road, Winchester, CA 92596.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 24, 2007.

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