Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NamePaul Raymond Colby
Birth17 Oct 1926, Towner, McHenry, ND
Death10 Feb 2012, Minot, Ward, ND
BurialHoly Cross Catholic Cemetery, Velva, McHenry, ND
FatherJohn Colby (1877-1947)
MotherJosephine Dahl (1888-1973)
Misc. Notes
Paul Colby, 85, 827 46th St. N., Voltaire, ND, 58792, passed into eternity Friday, February 10, 2012, at Trinity Homes in Minot.
Paul Raymond Colby was born October 17, 1926, a son of John William Colby and Josephine (Dahl) Ashley Colby, in Towner, ND. He attended schools in Towner and Verendrye. He graduated from Velva High School in 1945.
Paul then entered in the United States Army and received his honorable discharge in 1947.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to farming and ranching, his life's occupation.
Paul married Irene M. Vogel in 1952. They made their home for more than 60 years on the family farm which was homesteaded by his father in 1903. The farm, located in Lebanon Township of McHenry County, was a founding member of Verendrye Electric Chartered Member #10 in January of 1940.
Paul loved the land and was meticulous in his care of it and of his beef cattle. In the early days he raised Herefords and more recently Black Angus.
Paul had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his children and any grandchildren who happened to spend summer time on the farm. He was a good teacher.
Paul enjoyed sports and hunting, and in his younger days, was an outstanding athlete and excellent marksman. Paul was a generous man, quiet, and unassuming. He was always willing to help those in need.
He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles Aerie, Elks Lodge, and the Velva Senior Citizens. He served on the Board of Voltaire Farmers Elevator and served as chairman of the Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors.
Paul's passing leaves a void in the hearts of his loving family; his wife of 60 years, Irene; daughter, Paula (Jerry) Fuchs, Escondido, CA, and children, Ryan Fuchs, Livermore, CA; and Erin Bermudez, Bremerton, WA; sons, Michael (Hazel) Colby of Minot and Voltaire, and children, Troy, Todd, and J.R. Hughes, all of Minot; Louis Colby of Voltaire, and children, Jessica Colby, Voltaire, Allison Colby, Miyazaki, Japan, and Paul Eisner, Velva; and Kevin Colby of Voltaire, and children, Wyatt Colby, Minot, Jesse Myers, Fargo, and Joey Tiggs, Mapleton; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Maynard Sandberg, Minot; sisters-in-law, Stella Ashley, Minot, and Joyce Vogel, Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Colby, and Monroe and Gordon Ashley; sisters, Florence Loken, Pearle Pearson, and Orpha Rafferty; brother-in-law, Paul Vogel and sister-in-law, Jeanne Sandberg.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva.
Interment: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Velva, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: are preferred to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, P.O. Box K, Velva ND, 58790, or to the Velva Ambulance, P.O. Box 231, Velva ND, 58790.
Paul Raymond Colby was born October 17, 1926, a son of John William Colby and Josephine (Dahl) Ashley Colby, in Towner, ND. He attended schools in Towner and Verendrye. He graduated from Velva High School in 1945.
Paul then entered in the United States Army and received his honorable discharge in 1947.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to farming and ranching, his life's occupation.
Paul married Irene M. Vogel in 1952. They made their home for more than 60 years on the family farm which was homesteaded by his father in 1903. The farm, located in Lebanon Township of McHenry County, was a founding member of Verendrye Electric Chartered Member #10 in January of 1940.
Paul loved the land and was meticulous in his care of it and of his beef cattle. In the early days he raised Herefords and more recently Black Angus.
Paul had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his children and any grandchildren who happened to spend summer time on the farm. He was a good teacher.
Paul enjoyed sports and hunting, and in his younger days, was an outstanding athlete and excellent marksman. Paul was a generous man, quiet, and unassuming. He was always willing to help those in need.
He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles Aerie, Elks Lodge, and the Velva Senior Citizens. He served on the Board of Voltaire Farmers Elevator and served as chairman of the Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors.
Paul's passing leaves a void in the hearts of his loving family; his wife of 60 years, Irene; daughter, Paula (Jerry) Fuchs, Escondido, CA, and children, Ryan Fuchs, Livermore, CA; and Erin Bermudez, Bremerton, WA; sons, Michael (Hazel) Colby of Minot and Voltaire, and children, Troy, Todd, and J.R. Hughes, all of Minot; Louis Colby of Voltaire, and children, Jessica Colby, Voltaire, Allison Colby, Miyazaki, Japan, and Paul Eisner, Velva; and Kevin Colby of Voltaire, and children, Wyatt Colby, Minot, Jesse Myers, Fargo, and Joey Tiggs, Mapleton; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Maynard Sandberg, Minot; sisters-in-law, Stella Ashley, Minot, and Joyce Vogel, Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Colby, and Monroe and Gordon Ashley; sisters, Florence Loken, Pearle Pearson, and Orpha Rafferty; brother-in-law, Paul Vogel and sister-in-law, Jeanne Sandberg.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva.
Interment: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Velva, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: are preferred to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, P.O. Box K, Velva ND, 58790, or to the Velva Ambulance, P.O. Box 231, Velva ND, 58790.