Eastern Arizona Courier (Safford, AZ) - Sunday, June 12, 2011
Deceased Name: Robert "Bob" J. Colvin
Robert "Bob" J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011, at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery.
He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends and service to others. He gave countless service to the Gila valley. He served on many boards: Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Gila Valley Irrigation District, Curtis Canal, Dodge Nevada Canal, Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, Pima School Board, Safford Valley Cotton Growers Board, Graham County Electric Board of Directors, Arizona Cotton Council, Eastern Arizona Museum, and founding member for the Glenbar Gin and a board member for the Bush and Shurtz Farmer's Table.
Bob was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Boy Scout leader, Bishop's Clerk, Sunday School president and many other positions in the church.
Bob is survived by his wife Verna, children Lindy (Kirk) Lewis, Jay (Brenda) Colvin, Gary (Candy) Colvin; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grand children; and brothers Jake (Nina) Colvin and Ray (Bernice) Colvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. W. (Doc) and Viola Colvin.
Services are June 15 at 10 a.m. in the Pima LDS Chapel on Hwy. 70. Viewing is Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery.
The family requests donations to be made to the Eden Cemetery fund in care of Steve Marshall, P.O. Box 177 Pima, Arizona 85543.
Services are under the direction of McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com
Deceased Name: Robert "Bob" J. Colvin
Robert "Bob" J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011, at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery.
He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends and service to others. He gave countless service to the Gila valley. He served on many boards: Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Gila Valley Irrigation District, Curtis Canal, Dodge Nevada Canal, Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, Pima School Board, Safford Valley Cotton Growers Board, Graham County Electric Board of Directors, Arizona Cotton Council, Eastern Arizona Museum, and founding member for the Glenbar Gin and a board member for the Bush and Shurtz Farmer's Table.
Bob was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Boy Scout leader, Bishop's Clerk, Sunday School president and many other positions in the church.
Bob is survived by his wife Verna, children Lindy (Kirk) Lewis, Jay (Brenda) Colvin, Gary (Candy) Colvin; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grand children; and brothers Jake (Nina) Colvin and Ray (Bernice) Colvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. W. (Doc) and Viola Colvin.
Services are June 15 at 10 a.m. in the Pima LDS Chapel on Hwy. 70. Viewing is Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery.
The family requests donations to be made to the Eden Cemetery fund in care of Steve Marshall, P.O. Box 177 Pima, Arizona 85543.
Services are under the direction of McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com
Eastern Arizona Courier (Safford, AZ) - Sunday, June 12, 2011
Deceased Name: Robert "Bob" J. Colvin
Robert "Bob" J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011, at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery.
He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends and service to others. He gave countless service to the Gila valley. He served on many boards: Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Gila Valley Irrigation District, Curtis Canal, Dodge Nevada Canal, Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, Pima School Board, Safford Valley Cotton Growers Board, Graham County Electric Board of Directors, Arizona Cotton Council, Eastern Arizona Museum, and founding member for the Glenbar Gin and a board member for the Bush and Shurtz Farmer's Table.
Bob was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Boy Scout leader, Bishop's Clerk, Sunday School president and many other positions in the church.
Bob is survived by his wife Verna, children Lindy (Kirk) Lewis, Jay (Brenda) Colvin, Gary (Candy) Colvin; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grand children; and brothers Jake (Nina) Colvin and Ray (Bernice) Colvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. W. (Doc) and Viola Colvin.
Services are June 15 at 10 a.m. in the Pima LDS Chapel on Hwy. 70. Viewing is Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery.
The family requests donations to be made to the Eden Cemetery fund in care of Steve Marshall, P.O. Box 177 Pima, Arizona 85543.
Services are under the direction of McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com
Deceased Name: Robert "Bob" J. Colvin
Robert "Bob" J. Colvin, 82, passed away June 9, 2011, at his home in Eden surrounded by his family. Bob lived and farmed in Eden his entire life. With the help of family and friends he formed the Eden Water Company and improved the Eden Cemetery.
He will always be remembered for his passion for farming, having fun with friends and service to others. He gave countless service to the Gila valley. He served on many boards: Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Gila Valley Irrigation District, Curtis Canal, Dodge Nevada Canal, Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, Pima School Board, Safford Valley Cotton Growers Board, Graham County Electric Board of Directors, Arizona Cotton Council, Eastern Arizona Museum, and founding member for the Glenbar Gin and a board member for the Bush and Shurtz Farmer's Table.
Bob was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Boy Scout leader, Bishop's Clerk, Sunday School president and many other positions in the church.
Bob is survived by his wife Verna, children Lindy (Kirk) Lewis, Jay (Brenda) Colvin, Gary (Candy) Colvin; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grand children; and brothers Jake (Nina) Colvin and Ray (Bernice) Colvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. W. (Doc) and Viola Colvin.
Services are June 15 at 10 a.m. in the Pima LDS Chapel on Hwy. 70. Viewing is Tuesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery.
The family requests donations to be made to the Eden Cemetery fund in care of Steve Marshall, P.O. Box 177 Pima, Arizona 85543.
Services are under the direction of McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com
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