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I had a disaster with my database and needed to restore from a backup. (At
least I had a backup!) But I had to go back to an older backup that did
not have the problem. :(
All the repairs that I know about are done - but I am sure there are things
that I missed.
If you have told me anything since - mid May? - please check and see if the
information is in there correctly. If there is a problem - please tell me
as ASAP!
Thanks! For all yous support!!
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Alice Colby Volkert
President, Colby Family Association
www.volkertservices.com
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I am one of Earl's daughters from 2nd marriage. Don't know how much help I could be. Dad died in 1982 from heart condition.
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Author: RonColby41
Surnames: Colby, Smith
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J. Merton Colby,
His Legacy Lives On
By Julia Hahn
J. Merton Colby, Ogden farmer, family man, church leader and community servant, died May 14, 1985 after a brief illness. He was 88.
A descendant of one of the founders of the Town of Ogden, Merton Colby was a fifth generation of his family to work the Colby farm on Ogden street named after them.
He went to work on the farm in 1915 at the age of 19 after graduating from high school. Three years later, when his father was appointed Spencerport postmaster, Merton took over the job of running the farm.
In the years that followed the farm grew from about 150 acres to over 1200 acres under his management, The herd of dairy cows grew, tractor power replaced horse power and electricity was introduced.
Merton officially retired about 20 years ago, turning the management of Colby Farms over to his son Jim, a Monroe County legislator, but he continued to take an interest and active role in the business.
"Four days out of five I would get a phone call suggesting what we should be doing." says Jim. "He always had a definite opinion on how things should be done. More often than not he was right, too.
Up until about a year ago he continued to take care of the calves, feeding them seven days a week and keeping track of the cows due to calve. "We used to say he ran the maternity ward." recalls Jim.
Besides his dedication to the farm, Merton Colby was devoted to his family. On Dec. 26, 1919, he married Maybelle Smith, whom he had met in high school. They had three children, Marcia, Jim and Virginia, 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Maybelle died in 1972.
"He took a great deal of pride in his great grandchildren," the eighth generation of Colbys, says his granddaughter Jean.
And he was an enthusiastic steward of the family's history. "Whether he was showing you the bullet (which was removed from his grandfather's leg) from the Civil War, or talking about the four Colby brothers who came here in 1802, or about surviving during the Depression bottling Guernsey milk," says Jean, "he gave us all a great deal of pride in our heritage."
Merton Colby was also a faithful member of Ogden Presbyterian Church. In 1910, at the age of 14, he officially became a member of the church and was baptized. In 1920, he was ordained a ruling elder, the youngest ruling elder at Ogden.
Until his recent illness limited his participation, he remained an active member always interested in the life of the church.
He liked to say that of the 24 ministers at Ogden Presbyterian Church in 170 years, he personally knew 17 of them.
Merton Colby was also active in community affairs, continuing a tradition of community service begun by his great great grandfather, who was the first town clerk of Ogden.
He was a charter member of the Ogden Planning Board, former chairman of the Town Zoning Board and past president of the Monroe County Extension Service. He was also a member of the Upstate Milk Cooperative and the Ogden Grange, and in 1957 he was Democratic candidate for Monroe County Clerk.
His interest in public affairs extended beyond the town and county to state, national and even world events, never diminishing even as he grew older.
In an eulogy to Merton Colby, Rupert B. Harris, pastor of Ogden Presbyterian Church recalled, "He read widely, including three newspapers every day, and knew more about current events than anyone. My phone would ring and there would be Merton Colby asking me if I had seen so and so's editorial in the paper or had read about the latest statistics on something. Before I could even answer the line would go dead as Merton hung up to go on to something else."
J. Merton Colby, Ogden's window to the past, is gone, but he leaves a valuable legacy, to Ogden farm he helped to flourish, to generations of the Colby family whose history he kept alive, to his church and his community which were enriched by his presence.
[Note 9 Jul 1896 - 14 May 1985]
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Author: RonColby41
Surnames: Colby, Reader
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COLBY
Colby, Marion (nee Reader)
Marion Colby, 102, died Oct. 23, 1997, Washington, IA. She was born Sept. 8, 1895 in Pipestone, Minn. to Edward L. and Nell (Kepner) Reader. She married William Davis Colby in 1923. Survivors include two sons, Richard Reader Colby of Washignton and Charles Reader Colby of Penn Valley, Calif; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. (Wash. Even. Journal, Oct. 24, 1997, page 12)
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Thanks Marilyn...I'll check it out
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Author: RonColby41
Surnames: Colby, Clothier, Shewey
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George Melvin Colby, 97
George Melvin Colby, 97, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, MT. He was born Jan. 16, 1912, in Kalispell, to Walter E. and Hattie Lelia (Clothier) Colby.
The family moved to the Kila area when George was about 6 years old. He attended Kila schools. Working with his dad, they owned and operated the Colby Log & Lumber Co. for many years. He later worked for the O'Neils at the Forest Products Co.
George married Rose Shewey on July 24, 1939, in Kalispell. They lived in the Kila area until 1948, when they moved to Kalispell. They lived at 1306 Eighth Ave. E. until 1964, when they moved into the new house next door at 1312. They were blessed with three sons, Melvin George, Robert Dale and Clayton Loyd.
George was a member of the Central Christian Church in Kalispell. He loved it and the people there. He called it "his church." He was a charter member of the Local EAA No. 102 and a member of F.O.E. Aerie No. 234. He liked going to Sykes' for "coffee with the boys."
George learned to fly in 1939 and had enjoyed it ever since. He always spoke proudly of the Curtis-Robin, a 1928 plane he and his son Bob put back together. He and his sons had a good many projects, and got along like all good fathers and sons should! They enjoyed just being together.
George loved to pack into Blacktail and Haskill Mountain lookouts before there were any roads leading in. He was always interested in hunting and fishing. George took many trips to Alaska for moose hunting. He really enjoyed the Copper River Country. A good friend, Elmer Elzig, lives in Anchorage, Alaska; George always enjoyed spending time with Elmer at his cabin in Seldovia. George loved that area and was always happy to be there.
George kept busy after retirement, helping the boys and removing snow at the airport. He was a quiet man, and loved his family above all. He will be missed by all who knew him.
George was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; Loyd, who died in World War II; two sisters, Tana and Vera; and a half-brother, Walt.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Colby, of Kalispell; three sons, Melvin Colby and wife, Laural, of Kalispell, Robert Colby of Bigfork, and Clayton Colby and wife, Randi, of Kalispell; seven grandchildren, Steven, Keith, Mark, Adam, Karin, Joshua and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Kiel and Kayla; and one great-great-grandchild, Zane; two sisters, Marie Sterner and Queveene Talley, both of Kalispell; with numerous cousins and a host of friends.
The family requests donations be made to Central Christian Church, 240 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, MT 59901; or the Experimental Aircraft Association, 325 N. Ferndale Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911.
A memorial service for George will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Central Christian Church, with Pastor Jan Van der Poll officiating. A private burial will be at Glacier Memorial Gardens.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for George's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign George's guest book.
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Rose Colby, 89
Rose Colby, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, MT. Rose was born on June 30, 1919, in Norton, Kan., to William Alfred and Hester Mildred (Wells) Shewey.
Rose wrote that "It was the 'good old days' ... the sod house, the rattlesnakes, the sand storms, cyclones, tornado alerts. Times were hard, we usually had bread but no spread and we just sprinkled salt on it instead. We enjoyed running on the Kansas plains, chasing butterflies and hoping we didn't get chiggers."
As a young girl the family moved to North Dakota west of Marmarth where her mother died August of 1935. Being the oldest, Rose cared for the other siblings. Rose traveled to Kila with her family in 1936 to visit cousins. This is where she met George Colby whom she married on July 24, 1939.
Rose was a hard worker and creative and could make something useful out of anything. Rose worked at Montgomery Wards, Woodward's and Anthony's. She had The Recipe Corner in the Daily Inter Lake for 12 years, was a foster parent for 18 years, and used her teaching degree for Colby Private Kindergarten for 13 years. She considered it a privilege to teach those young minds and kept in touch with many of them through their graduations and weddings. Rose also spent several years counseling young women through their tough times.
A great day in her life was on Sept. 30, 1990, when she and George found the anchor they needed at Central Christian Church. What a welcoming and caring church family!
Rose was a member of the Eagles where she and George would dance most weekends. They traveled a lot visiting friends and relatives.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, George, on March 29, 2009; her parents; and sisters, Mildred Shewey (infant), Wilma St. John, Marie Turner and Martha Brown.
She is survived by her three sons, Melvin Colby and wife Laurel, Bob Colby, and Clay Colby and his wife Randi; her sister, Jane Gantt, and husband, Cliff, of Hillsboro, Ore.; brother, William Shewey Jr., and wife, Geraldine, of Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren, Steve, Keith and Karla, Mark and Tina, Adam, Karin, Joshua and Kaitlyn, and Caleb and Brittney; great-grandchildren, Kiel and Kayla; great-great-grandson, Zane; adopted grandson, Russ Kastner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Christian Church or The Gemini Program, 146 Third Ave. W., Kalispell, MT 59901 (a mentoring program for girls).
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Central Christian Church in Kalispell.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Rose's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Rose's guest book.
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Ron,
Sad story.
Something to consider for safety when doing cemetery research at old gravesites.
Park City police investigating why tombstone fell, killed child
Accident » Boy, 4, killed while at cemetery with family.
| By MICHELLE RINDELS
| The Associated Press
First Published Jul 06 2012 09:45 am • Updated 46 minutes ago
A 4-year-old Lehi boy was posing for photos with family and friends at a historic Park City cemetery when a tombstone toppled over and killed him, police said.
Carson Dean Cheney was holding onto the headstone Thursday when some metal connecting it to the pedestal broke, said Park City police Capt. Phil Kirk.
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Carson Dean Cheney is shown in this family photo taken shortly before his death Thursday, July 5, caused by a headstone that fell on him at a Park City cemetery.
He was trying to make some other children laugh for the photos by pretending to be a leprechaun, said Curtis Morley, a family friend. Morley said the boy went behind a tombstone and was playfully poking his head out from behind it when it fell on him.
The child suffered injuries to his head, chest and abdomen and was taken to the nearby Park City Medical Center, where he died.
Morley works with the boy’s father, Zac Cheney, at a professional services firm in Salt Lake City. He said Zac Cheney does photography in his spare time and was shooting portraits at the cemetery because of its extensive landscaping.
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Bob Colby
The website has just been updated with the latest database of the
descendants of Anthony & Susanna Colby.
AND! since* POLITICS* is in the air a list of Colbys involved with politics
is now on one of the tabs. Who knew their were so many??
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President, Colby Family Association
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In God We Trust