This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/752 Message Board Post: Harry William Colby 10/25/14 - 2/11/06 91, passed away at his home in Campbell with one of his sons holding his hand. Beloved husband of Harriet who preceded him in death in 1995, father of Michael James (Florence) of Enumclaw, WA, grandfather of their children Clark Elliott (Katie) and Edward David; and father of Ronald William (Gayle) of Fall River Mills and their children Ronnie James (Kristen) and Laurie Ann (Travis) Payton, great-grandfather of their children Isaiah James and Micah Joel; sister Ruth Clark of Gonzales, LA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Harry retired in 1985 from his painting company, Cagny's Company after 48 years. He served as president of the local Kiwanis Club in Campbell. Harry and Harriet both enjoyed traveling. Harry also was a "master gardener" and liked sharing his avocados, oranges, lemons and flowers with others. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. at Darling Fischer-Chapel of the Hills, 615 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos. Interment immediately following at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd. Family and friends are invited to Harry's home afterward for a time of remembrance. Donations may be made to the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or to Hospice of the Valley. Published in the San Jose Mercury News on 2/15/2006.