This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonColby41 Surnames: Colby Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.colby/1167/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leland Colby 1950 - 2008 Leland G. Colby, born Sept. 16, 1950, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Ashland, Ore. Retired from the US Navy as a CWO-4, Lee was enjoying retirement with his loving wife, Yoko, always by his side. Lee was the proud and caring father of two incredible sons, Glenn (Cynthia) and Jeff, and grandchildren, Connor and Cassidy. Lee's 23-year Navy career included two tours of duty in Vietnam in which he earned a battlefield promotion followed by duty stations in Japan, California, Hawaii, South Carolina and Virginia. In 1988, Lee settled his family in Silverdale. After retiring from the Navy in 1991, Lee continued his medical career as a physician's assistant for Group Health Cooperative until his retirement in 2004. Lee is survived by his best friend and soul mate, his wife of 37 years, Yoko; his son, Glenn (Cynthia); and son, Jeff; grandchildren, Connor and Cassidy; mother; sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and loving friends. Funeral services with full military honors were held at Tahoma National Cemetery at 2 p.m., Nov. 12, 2008. Lee, we will hold you in our hearts forever. May God Bless until we meet again. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.