June Virginia Colombe, 85, of Proctor, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, in her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, going home to be with her Lord Jesus. Born on June 3, 1922 in Bovey, Minn., she was the first born child of Peter and Olga (Erikson) Lindquist, growing up in Meadowlands with her eight siblings. She later moved to Duluth and was a Proctor resident for the past 54 years. June married Edgar J. Colombe in 1941 and over the next 20 years, had 10 children together. She had a very close relationship with God and her life was a reflection of that. She was known for her kindness and generosity. All who knew her or even briefly met her, knew she was a very special person. June was always ready to lend a hand and put others needs before hers. She will be remembered by many for her incredible artistic and creative talents, such as her beautiful paintings, stitch work and her ability to make art out of anything she touched. June had a great appreciation for the simple things in life that we sometimes take for granted, such as the beauty of a tree or a deer in a meadow. She loved birds and had a large bird collection in her home, which included many cardinals. She also had a great sense of humor. June was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, was active in its Legion of Mary and had taught painting in community education classes. She was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children, Edgar Colombe; a daughter, Bonnie Jean Goodell and brothers, Morris and Gordon Lindquist. Survivors include her children, Carolyn Shane of Proctor, Mary Chapel of Chaska, Bruce (Carol) Colombe of Duluth, Richard Colombe of Esko, Janice Korpi of Duluth, Michael (Cheryl) Colombe of Esko, Linda (Greg) Campbell of Duluth, Teresa (Chuck) Schaefer of Denver and Patrick (Kerry) Colombe of Minneapolis; sisters, Margaret Fechner, Doris Huffman and Bernice Adamski, all of Duluth, Betty (Lenard) Rauvola and Inez Buxton, both of Floodwood and Lois (Alden) Holmes of Warba; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION:5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil Service, in Bell Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation continues from 9 until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday in St. Rose Catholic Church, Proctor, Rev. Fr. James Bissonette officiating. Burial will be at Meadowlands Cemetery. Memorials preferred.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
