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Donald Kenwood Colby

Birth	:	1 Aug 1924 Sargent County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	5 Jul 2008 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Gwinner Cemetery, Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2108002, -97.6524963
Description	:	Donald K. Colby of Milnor, ND, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Donald Kenwood Colby, son of Rollo E. and Ella (Hanson) Colby was born near Gwinner, ND in White Stone Hill Township on August 1, 1924. Don was their first born. He received his schooling in Dunbar Township and also in Gwinner. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Claus in Dunbar Township on January 27, 1946, by Pastor K.F. Wentzel, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner. Don bought the Otto Schutt farm in Dunbar Township in... Read More	Donald K. Colby of Milnor, ND, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Donald Kenwood Colby, son of Rollo E. and Ella (Hanson) Colby was born near Gwinner, ND in White Stone Hill Township on August 1, 1924. Don was their first born. He received his schooling in Dunbar Township and also in Gwinner. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Claus in Dunbar Township on January 27, 1946, by Pastor K.F. Wentzel, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner. Don bought the Otto Schutt farm in Dunbar Township in 1945, and had lived there ever since. He raised cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens, and ponies. He also sold Holstein Breeding Stock and had a Grade A Holstein Herd. Don was a grain farmer, and grew Wheat, Barley, Oats, Corn, Sunflowers, Soybeans, and Alfalfa. He was a 4-H Leader and also served on the Farm Home Administration and served many years on the following boards; Milnor Creamery, Sargent County Farmer's Union, Sargent County Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Dakota Mutual Insurance Company of Gwinner, and was a Dunbar Township Supervisor. Don was also an officer in his Church, Zion Lutheran of Gwinner for thirteen years. Don and Sylvia moved into Sheyenne Crossing in West Fargo in October of 2007, so that Don could receive dialysis treatments. He enjoyed his trips back to the farm for a long weekend. He was loved and will be remembered by the residents there for his many stories and quick smile. Don loved having a big family and thoroughly enjoyed time spent together. Don is survived by his wife, Sylvia and their five children; Delano, LaVerne, Sandra, David and Ginger; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Richard; four sisters, Lois, Betty, Audrey and Shirley. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roger.

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Where is Donald Kenwood Colby's memorial?
Donald Kenwood Colby's memorial is located at: Gwinner Cemetery, Gwinner, Sargent County, USA.
When did Donald Kenwood Colby death?
Donald Kenwood Colby death on 5 Jul 2008 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Kenwood Colby's memorial?
Latitude: 46.2108002
Longitude: -97.6524963

Family Members:

Parent

Rollo Edward Colby

(1899 - 1961)

Ella Bertina Hanson Colby

(1904 - 1970)

Spouse

Sylvia Gladys Claus Colby

(1927 - 2014)

Siblings

Audrey Grace Colby Johnson

(1932 - 2016)

Roger Elwood Colby

(1934 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gwinner Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2108002, -97.6524963

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2106018, -97.6042023

3. Whitestone Hill Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2681600, -97.6325800

4. Dunbar Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1833000, -97.5385971

5. Harlem Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1711006, -97.7771988

6. Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3112900, -97.5958000

7. Stirum Cemetery
Stirum, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2030770, -97.8085970

8. Forman Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0955696, -97.6409683

9. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0953500, -97.6444200

10. Union Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1753006, -97.4886017

11. Milnor Lutheran Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2680000, -97.4789000

12. Calvary Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2677994, -97.4775009

13. Lakeside Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2508011, -97.4582977

14. Old Trinity Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0667000, -97.6324997

15. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cogswell, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1074982, -97.8003006

16. Concordia Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1670500, -97.4479300

17. Old Sargent Cemetery
Cogswell, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0806007, -97.7696991

18. Zion Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3566700, -97.5746700

19. Trinity Cemetery
Rutland Township, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0376100, -97.6155900

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Stirum, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2265510, -97.9048350

21. Shuman Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1300011, -97.4250031

22. Nicholson Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1027985, -97.8621979

23. Sundale Colony Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3243600, -97.4435300

24. Rutland Cemetery
Rutland, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0514500, -97.4994100