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Russell Colborn Obituary
EDWARDSBURG - Russell James "Jim" Colborn, 84, of Sweetbriar Drive, Edwardsburg, MI, passed to his rest after a brief illness at 10:59 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Elkhart General Hospital. He was born June 6, 1923, in Marcellus, MI, the son of Russell Tyrus and Kathryn (Berry) Colborn. Jim moved to the Granger area before coming to Edwardsburg 11 years ago. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Jim's first marriage was to Myrtle Lucille Knapp on June 9, 1944. She passed away March 29, 1991. He then married Georgia D. (Spring) Bussen in 1996 and she survives. There are five children, Cheryl Lynn Colborn-Aguilar of Houston, TX, Ronald (Barbara) Colborn of Osceola, Jeff (Barbara) Colborn of Granger, Phillip (Linda) Colborn of Rolling Prairie and James Randall (Nancy) Colborn of Mishawaka. There are two stepchildren, Teresa (Jeff) Beehler and Gary (Agnes) Bussen, both of Edwardsburg, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He has one brother, Jack (Patricia) Colborn of Marcellus, MI, and many other relatives and loving friends. Jim's friends and family may visit Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept 4, 2007, at 11 a.m. by Pastor Jeff Reese, minister of the church. Burial will follow at Marcellus Cemetery in Marcellus, with graveside rites by the United States Army and the Cassopolis VFW where Jim was a member. Jim was a member of the Boy Scouts and had been an active leader. He was a supporter of the Little League and a former coach. He was a member of the Cass County Historical Society, a former member of Granger Presbyterian Church, and a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to the Cassopolis VFW or to the Cass County Historical Society. Arrangements are by Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.
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Adam Kramer
September 12, 2007
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Pam Joy
September 4, 2007
To the Colborn family:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. It is always hard losing a parent. I will always have wonderful memories of our families growing up together. Your dad was a special person. We shared some found memories at our Mom's funeral. My prayers are with you and your families in this time of sorrow.
Andie Golden
September 4, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Fronzie & Skeet Shriner
September 3, 2007
To the Colborn Family,
I know this is a very sad time in your lives. It is hard losing a parent. As we grew up our families created many fantastic memories. I will always cherished those memories. We enjoyed talking with your father at our Mom's funeral. He was very happy with his life and spoke very highly of his new wife. He shared a very nice story with us and made us laugh. He was truely a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the future.
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Rev. Charlene Harris Allen
September 2, 2007
To The Colborn Family,
I remember your dad...Randy and I talked about how our dads worked at the Torrington Company, and Randy, you and I graduated from Penn and went to IUSB in Theater and graduated together. We've known of our families for quite awhile...so I mourn with you. I lost my brother, Scot, and my dad, Grant, six days apart from one another back in 2005. It has been hard to work through so in sympathy, my prayers are with all of you. I know my mother Nancy, and sister, Coleen would express their sympathies in similar sentiments, so I speak on behalf of my family, too. God be with you.
Steve & Tawnie Varnell
September 2, 2007
From friends afar. . .
A Man is measured by many things
Like Courage ,Values, and Strength
If you put all of these together the cup would overflow
You will be deeply missed and forever in our thoughts
Godspeed
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