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Shirley Colbath Obituary
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Shirley Colbath Shirley Colbath, 72, of Austin, passed away December 12, 2004, after a fight with cancer. Unwavering in her faith, she was a choir member of the St. Augustine Orthodox Church, a devoted wife, and mother of three. She is survived by her husband, "Norm" Colbath; son, Donald Colbath of Austin; daughters, Carol Colbath of Hawaii; and Sheena Harden and husband, Mark of Round Rock. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2004, in the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home with Arch Bishop Thomas D. Logue as celebrant. Committal will follow in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 149100, Austin, Texas 78714 or to St. Augustine Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 602, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Colbath
Jeff Maxey
December 22, 2004
My prayers go out to all the family in this your time of loss.
Norm & Dot Moyer
December 16, 2004
Dot & I were sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. The thoughts of our family are with all of you.
Suzanne Garrett
December 16, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Norman, Don, Carol, and Sheena in the passing of your wonderful wife and mother from your Kerrville family -Jane Garrett, Suzanne and Harry Garrett, Missy and Bud. Jane, especially, has fond memories of "Pete" (Freda)and Shirley when Shirley was a "little bitty one".
Bob Bixler
December 15, 2004
Vernita and I are saddened by Shirley’s passing. She was a fine lady and a dear friend. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Stacy M Weidmann
December 14, 2004
You all are in my prayers.
Katy Gott
December 14, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norm, Don, Carol and Sheena. Shirley was a wonderful wife and mother and I was priviledged to know her as a caring and thoughtful friend,.
Nance' Camps
December 14, 2004
Sheena & Marc,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family throughout this difficult time. God bless.
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