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Frederick Colburn Obituary
Silver Spring, MD
Frederick Fairchild "Fred" Colburn, 81, of Silver Spring, MD passed away July 30, 2017. Born July 19, 1936 in Perry, Ohio, he was the son of Sylvester and Florence (Moot) Colburn. He was a retired industrial arts school teacher, high school football coach and co-owner of Wayne-Holmes Drivers Training School in Wooster Ohio. Fred graduated from Perry High School and attended Adrian College in Michigan where he met his wife, Eileen. He held a Bachelor's degree in education from Fairmont State University and a Master's degree from West Virginia University. Fred was called "Coach" or "Mr. C" by his students, former players and family. After retiring from Boys Village in 1996, he and Eileen moved to Naples, Florida and enjoyed working as a tram driver at the gulf coast residences of Bay Colony/ Pelican Bay. He will be remembered for his lifelong dedication to young people, his love of alligators, competitive sports and especially the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife Eileen Joy Colburn. He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Priem and Janet Hawkins and brother Harold Colburn of Perry Ohio. His children Mark D. Colburn and wife Maureen of Silver Spring, MD, Joy A. Colburn of Denver, CO and Faith F. Lewis of Owings, MD, grandchildren JuliAnna and Sophia Lewis and Thomas and Grace Colburn.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church Youth and Children's Ministry, 155 E. Mt. Harmony Rd., Owings, MD 20736. To leave a condolence visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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July 28, 2018
Dear friends,I truely understand why you want heartfell prayers.That is why i love the prayers of King David who poured out his heart to God when he was in distressed.Notice how he prayed to God at Psalms 61:1-2 there it says,Hear O God my cry for help.Do pay attention to my prayers.From the ends of the earth i will cry out to you.When my heart is in despair lead me onto a rock that is higher than i am.May the God of peace be with you all.
Dee
July 28, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Colburn family. May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time. Psalms 119:76
S H
July 27, 2018
Please accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time of sadness May God promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:14
Maggie Williams Decker Gruss
August 10, 2017
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. We dated through high school and I have many wonderful memories of those years. I remember the football and basketball games and going to the Hickory something restaurant (the Perry high school hangout, which is long gone now) after the games. We dated off and on for a year or two after high school and then went our separate ways. and lost touch until, I think it was our 50th class reunion. My sympathies go out to his family. He was very proud of his family and I'm sure he will be sadly missed.
Maggie Williams Decker Gruss
Marlaine
August 9, 2017
I remember Mr Colburn from Perry High more years ago than I care to remember. A well liked and respected coach and educator. The entire Colburn family was well loved on Lane Rd. and everyone knew the Colburn family and farm. To his loving family and many friends, my heartfelt sympathies. May he RIP.
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