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Gerald (Gerry) Joseph Colbert
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Gerald (Gerry) Colbert Obituary
Gerry taught adult education, ESL (English as a second language) and adult education for most of his career and until his retirement in 2001.
He is survived by his son and daughter, David Colbert and Penny Lewis, his brother, Jack Colbert, and sister Jeanie Franklin. Gerry was also blessed with Nephews, Nieces, Grandchildren and even Great-Grandchildren, all of whom remember him fondly.
A memorial is planned for 11:00a.m., December 28th,2022 at Saint Ignatius Church, 3235 Arden way, Sacramento, California.
In Lieu of flowers or gifts, it is requested that contributions be submitted in his name to his favorite charities (Christian Brothers High School and St. Ignatius Church.
Thank you for taking a moment to celebrate the life of Gerry Colbert.
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Michael Tscheekar
December 27, 2022
Gerry was an active member of our Les Amis des Frères group and came to our Russian River retreat as often as he could. I always enjoyed his presence at the camp. He was one of my mentors that I looked up to, starting when I first met him when I was in high school.
He drove himself to camp and brought his faithful Sarge with him. Everyone loved Sarge´s presence, but Gerry had to stay at Cassini´s campgrounds next door because dogs were not allowed at camp. Sarge was the smartest dog I´ve ever met: he not only could open screen doors but he could close them too.
The last time I had the joy of spending time with Gerry at camp, his daughter Penny and grandchildren came with him so he could be there.
I will miss him.
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