Gregory G. Colomb, 60, of Charlottesville, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at his home, of natural causes.
Colomb earned his BA at Rice University, and his MA and PhD at the University of Virginia. He was a Professor of English and the Director of Writing Programs at University of Virginia. Prior to the University of Virginia, he taught at the University of Chicago, where he co-founded The Little Red Schoolhouse Academic and Professional Writing Program, and Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where he also directed their writing programs. Colomb also co-founded Clearlines, an international communications consulting firm, serving business, legal and governmental organizations. Colomb also established The Little Red Schoolhouse Online, an interactive writing instruction resource available for free on the Internet. Colomb co-authored several books on writing including Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, The Craft of Research, and The Craft of Argument, and he co-revised the 7th edition of Kate L. Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research, Theses, and Dissertations. His books are used by writers and writing students in universities worldwide. The Craft of Research has been translated into Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese (mainland and Taiwan), and a Japanese translation is underway.
An avid golfer, Colomb traveled around the United States, Mexico and twice to Scotland to golf. In Charlottesville, Colomb was a Special Member of the Birdwood Golf Community, and was the 2011 Men's Club Championship Champion of Champions.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Colomb had a passion for good music, good food, and good times. Colomb loved his native Cajun zydeco, jazz, and blues music. He also loved to cook, eat, and host parties; wherever he went, he captivated the room.
He was born on September 5, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raoul Anthony Colomb and Mary Wiemann Colomb. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Frank "Biff" Andel; and friends, Joseph M. Williams, Wayne C. Booth and Francis X. Kinahan.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Sandra S. Colomb; three daughters, Robin Colomb Sugiura and her husband, Akihiko, of Stanford, California, Karen Colomb of Charlottesville, and Lauren Colomb of Charlottesville; his mother, Mary Colomb; two brothers, Daniel Colomb and his wife, Debi, and Jerry Colomb and his wife, Beth; and many friends, including Bob Davis, Joan Steck, and Jon D'errico.
His family hosted a viewing and visitation Friday, October 14, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was held Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Hill and Wood Chapel, with Father Stephen Alcott officiating.
Colomb earned his BA at Rice University, and his MA and PhD at the University of Virginia. He was a Professor of English and the Director of Writing Programs at University of Virginia. Prior to the University of Virginia, he taught at the University of Chicago, where he co-founded The Little Red Schoolhouse Academic and Professional Writing Program, and Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where he also directed their writing programs. Colomb also co-founded Clearlines, an international communications consulting firm, serving business, legal and governmental organizations. Colomb also established The Little Red Schoolhouse Online, an interactive writing instruction resource available for free on the Internet. Colomb co-authored several books on writing including Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, The Craft of Research, and The Craft of Argument, and he co-revised the 7th edition of Kate L. Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research, Theses, and Dissertations. His books are used by writers and writing students in universities worldwide. The Craft of Research has been translated into Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese (mainland and Taiwan), and a Japanese translation is underway.
An avid golfer, Colomb traveled around the United States, Mexico and twice to Scotland to golf. In Charlottesville, Colomb was a Special Member of the Birdwood Golf Community, and was the 2011 Men's Club Championship Champion of Champions.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Colomb had a passion for good music, good food, and good times. Colomb loved his native Cajun zydeco, jazz, and blues music. He also loved to cook, eat, and host parties; wherever he went, he captivated the room.
He was born on September 5, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raoul Anthony Colomb and Mary Wiemann Colomb. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Frank "Biff" Andel; and friends, Joseph M. Williams, Wayne C. Booth and Francis X. Kinahan.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Sandra S. Colomb; three daughters, Robin Colomb Sugiura and her husband, Akihiko, of Stanford, California, Karen Colomb of Charlottesville, and Lauren Colomb of Charlottesville; his mother, Mary Colomb; two brothers, Daniel Colomb and his wife, Debi, and Jerry Colomb and his wife, Beth; and many friends, including Bob Davis, Joan Steck, and Jon D'errico.
His family hosted a viewing and visitation Friday, October 14, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was held Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Hill and Wood Chapel, with Father Stephen Alcott officiating.
Gregory G. Colomb, 60, of Charlottesville, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at his home, of natural causes.
Colomb earned his BA at Rice University, and his MA and PhD at the University of Virginia. He was a Professor of English and the Director of Writing Programs at University of Virginia. Prior to the University of Virginia, he taught at the University of Chicago, where he co-founded The Little Red Schoolhouse Academic and Professional Writing Program, and Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where he also directed their writing programs. Colomb also co-founded Clearlines, an international communications consulting firm, serving business, legal and governmental organizations. Colomb also established The Little Red Schoolhouse Online, an interactive writing instruction resource available for free on the Internet. Colomb co-authored several books on writing including Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, The Craft of Research, and The Craft of Argument, and he co-revised the 7th edition of Kate L. Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research, Theses, and Dissertations. His books are used by writers and writing students in universities worldwide. The Craft of Research has been translated into Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese (mainland and Taiwan), and a Japanese translation is underway.
An avid golfer, Colomb traveled around the United States, Mexico and twice to Scotland to golf. In Charlottesville, Colomb was a Special Member of the Birdwood Golf Community, and was the 2011 Men's Club Championship Champion of Champions.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Colomb had a passion for good music, good food, and good times. Colomb loved his native Cajun zydeco, jazz, and blues music. He also loved to cook, eat, and host parties; wherever he went, he captivated the room.
He was born on September 5, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raoul Anthony Colomb and Mary Wiemann Colomb. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Frank "Biff" Andel; and friends, Joseph M. Williams, Wayne C. Booth and Francis X. Kinahan.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Sandra S. Colomb; three daughters, Robin Colomb Sugiura and her husband, Akihiko, of Stanford, California, Karen Colomb of Charlottesville, and Lauren Colomb of Charlottesville; his mother, Mary Colomb; two brothers, Daniel Colomb and his wife, Debi, and Jerry Colomb and his wife, Beth; and many friends, including Bob Davis, Joan Steck, and Jon D'errico.
His family hosted a viewing and visitation Friday, October 14, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was held Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Hill and Wood Chapel, with Father Stephen Alcott officiating.
Colomb earned his BA at Rice University, and his MA and PhD at the University of Virginia. He was a Professor of English and the Director of Writing Programs at University of Virginia. Prior to the University of Virginia, he taught at the University of Chicago, where he co-founded The Little Red Schoolhouse Academic and Professional Writing Program, and Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where he also directed their writing programs. Colomb also co-founded Clearlines, an international communications consulting firm, serving business, legal and governmental organizations. Colomb also established The Little Red Schoolhouse Online, an interactive writing instruction resource available for free on the Internet. Colomb co-authored several books on writing including Style: Toward Clarity and Grace, The Craft of Research, and The Craft of Argument, and he co-revised the 7th edition of Kate L. Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research, Theses, and Dissertations. His books are used by writers and writing students in universities worldwide. The Craft of Research has been translated into Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese (mainland and Taiwan), and a Japanese translation is underway.
An avid golfer, Colomb traveled around the United States, Mexico and twice to Scotland to golf. In Charlottesville, Colomb was a Special Member of the Birdwood Golf Community, and was the 2011 Men's Club Championship Champion of Champions.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Colomb had a passion for good music, good food, and good times. Colomb loved his native Cajun zydeco, jazz, and blues music. He also loved to cook, eat, and host parties; wherever he went, he captivated the room.
He was born on September 5, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Raoul Anthony Colomb and Mary Wiemann Colomb. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Frank "Biff" Andel; and friends, Joseph M. Williams, Wayne C. Booth and Francis X. Kinahan.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Sandra S. Colomb; three daughters, Robin Colomb Sugiura and her husband, Akihiko, of Stanford, California, Karen Colomb of Charlottesville, and Lauren Colomb of Charlottesville; his mother, Mary Colomb; two brothers, Daniel Colomb and his wife, Debi, and Jerry Colomb and his wife, Beth; and many friends, including Bob Davis, Joan Steck, and Jon D'errico.
His family hosted a viewing and visitation Friday, October 14, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
A funeral mass was held Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Hill and Wood Chapel, with Father Stephen Alcott officiating.
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