Washington, District of Columbia
Barbara Heinzen Colby Died peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the age of 94. She served with her husband and their family during his long CIA career in Sweden, Italy, Vietnam, and Washington, DC, culminating in his service as Director of Central Intelligance from 1973 - 1976. She...
Read MoreBarbara and I met as classmates in the Class of 1942 at Barnard . Our paths crossed at various times and in various places throughout our lives and always with the greatest pleasure. She was a woman of principle and compassion, a giving friend, and a warm, vivacious personality. I am grateful to have shared her friendship. Doris Coster
August 09, 2015
Dear Paul,
I met your mother around 20 years ago when we both attended a Saturday alumni college function at Georgetown. She and I had a very interesting conversation. She was proud of you. I know the pain of loosing your mother and loosing your last parent. My sympathy to you and your family.
June Jeffries
August 06, 2015 | MD
May your hearts not be troubled,the God of all comfort and compassion will see you through this time of sorrow,just ask him cause he cares about the troubled hearts.
Sandra of NYC
July 29, 2015
Ours was a friendship which ripened during summer vacations in Vermont spent on the shore of Lake Champlain, beloved by us both, and then continued to grow. Chuck and I came to know Barbara through renting their camp before owning our own nearby. We moved through experiencing her vivacious company and gift for hospitality to finding a woman of deep faith. Faith and family were the twin pillars which supported Barbara's long, rich life, going down to bedrock and sustaining her through times of...
Gwen Allmon
July 26, 2015 | Washington DC
My deepest condolences for the loss of a great
Lady.
Rhoda Septilici
July 22, 2015 | Washingon, DC
When we lose a loved one, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over all of you now. With my most sincere condolences.
Scarlett DeShaw
July 19, 2015 | Washington, DC
Barbara Colby was a special friend of the family Conlon, from when she greeted our arrival at the Saigon airport summer 1960, through adventures there and the Washington DC area in later years.
She was remarkable and gracious.
Peggy Conlon Madigan
July 19, 2015 | Oak Park, IL
On behalf of my mother, Jean R. Plunket, and our entire family, I'm writing to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Barbara's family; Barbara was a dear friend for many years, and will be greatly missed. We'll be keeping her and all of you in our prayers.
Peg Plunket Hyland
July 19, 2015 | Binghamton, NY
