George Colbaugh was called home May 6, 2013; the cause of death was pneumonia.
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., Aug. 28, 1911, to Dan and Margaret (White) Colbaugh. His family also included a brother, Tete, and sisters Bessie Taylor, Ada Garland and Myrtle Cole.
The first day of school had a lasting effect on George. The teacher wrote on the blackboard: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33. The Scripture verse became a guide to him for the next 95 years. Some of his main interests during high school included being an accomplished basketball player, and hunting with hounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains was also his passion. Livestock had always intrigued him; at an early age, he trained a couple of steers to pull as a team. The opportunity to "work" them arose when logs were needed to build a new church. The trees were on terrain too steep and rocky to use a team of horses. George skidded the logs off the mountain with the oxen. The church was built in 1934. The Union Hill Free Will Church flourished and was a strength to him and many others over the years. He was the last surviving charter member. However, it was not the last church building project he was to be involved in.
George traveled west, finding employment felling timber with a crosscut saw and living in logging camps. One such camp was near Westlake, Idaho, (south of Craigmont); the postal clerk in town was Velda Mae Bean, who would become the love of his life. They married June 3, 1939, and have nearly 74 years of happiness together.
Work took them to John Day, Ore., where he continued felling timber in addition to being a foreman and scaler. Timber fellers were considered part of the "war effort" and frozen to their jobs.
After the war was over, they purchased a ranch near Lenore. The long hours of raising swine and later cattle were not considered "work" to George since he enjoyed it so much. George retired at age 95, but still enjoyed the daily ranch activities.
Four children also called the ranch home: his son, Dan, of Kendrick; daughters Carol, Leanne (Rez) and Misti (Larry), Lorentz, Ace Nasri, Blaise Nasri, Laudan Nasri, Erin Sullivan, and Mat Sullivan; and great-grandchild Jett Lorentz.
George was especially known for his love of all children, working with 4-H projects, playing Santa Claus and helping in youth camps. He also enjoyed playing guitar, with Velda Mae playing the mandolin. They would play music with others and entertain at schools and various churches in the area. He loved to sing the Southern-style songs. At Cream Ridge United Brethren Church he served as Sunday school superintendent and taught Bible class. The children will fondly remember receiving gum each Sunday; disgruntled mothers will not remember the gum so fondly! At Cream Ridge, George once again found himself helping to build another church and parsonage.
Both George and Velda Mae agree on one thing, seeking God first, then helping others made for the happiest times in their lives. George would say, "That's what that old teacher told me, and it's sure worked for me!"
In keeping with his love for children, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Southwick Community Church, in lieu of flowers. Donations may be mailed to Charlie Olson, 40192 Southwick Road, Kendrick, ID 83537. All donations will go toward sending youths to camp or to the Northwest Children's Home if so designated.
Lewiston Tribune May 15, 2013
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., Aug. 28, 1911, to Dan and Margaret (White) Colbaugh. His family also included a brother, Tete, and sisters Bessie Taylor, Ada Garland and Myrtle Cole.
The first day of school had a lasting effect on George. The teacher wrote on the blackboard: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33. The Scripture verse became a guide to him for the next 95 years. Some of his main interests during high school included being an accomplished basketball player, and hunting with hounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains was also his passion. Livestock had always intrigued him; at an early age, he trained a couple of steers to pull as a team. The opportunity to "work" them arose when logs were needed to build a new church. The trees were on terrain too steep and rocky to use a team of horses. George skidded the logs off the mountain with the oxen. The church was built in 1934. The Union Hill Free Will Church flourished and was a strength to him and many others over the years. He was the last surviving charter member. However, it was not the last church building project he was to be involved in.
George traveled west, finding employment felling timber with a crosscut saw and living in logging camps. One such camp was near Westlake, Idaho, (south of Craigmont); the postal clerk in town was Velda Mae Bean, who would become the love of his life. They married June 3, 1939, and have nearly 74 years of happiness together.
Work took them to John Day, Ore., where he continued felling timber in addition to being a foreman and scaler. Timber fellers were considered part of the "war effort" and frozen to their jobs.
After the war was over, they purchased a ranch near Lenore. The long hours of raising swine and later cattle were not considered "work" to George since he enjoyed it so much. George retired at age 95, but still enjoyed the daily ranch activities.
Four children also called the ranch home: his son, Dan, of Kendrick; daughters Carol, Leanne (Rez) and Misti (Larry), Lorentz, Ace Nasri, Blaise Nasri, Laudan Nasri, Erin Sullivan, and Mat Sullivan; and great-grandchild Jett Lorentz.
George was especially known for his love of all children, working with 4-H projects, playing Santa Claus and helping in youth camps. He also enjoyed playing guitar, with Velda Mae playing the mandolin. They would play music with others and entertain at schools and various churches in the area. He loved to sing the Southern-style songs. At Cream Ridge United Brethren Church he served as Sunday school superintendent and taught Bible class. The children will fondly remember receiving gum each Sunday; disgruntled mothers will not remember the gum so fondly! At Cream Ridge, George once again found himself helping to build another church and parsonage.
Both George and Velda Mae agree on one thing, seeking God first, then helping others made for the happiest times in their lives. George would say, "That's what that old teacher told me, and it's sure worked for me!"
In keeping with his love for children, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Southwick Community Church, in lieu of flowers. Donations may be mailed to Charlie Olson, 40192 Southwick Road, Kendrick, ID 83537. All donations will go toward sending youths to camp or to the Northwest Children's Home if so designated.
Lewiston Tribune May 15, 2013
George Colbaugh was called home May 6, 2013; the cause of death was pneumonia.
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., Aug. 28, 1911, to Dan and Margaret (White) Colbaugh. His family also included a brother, Tete, and sisters Bessie Taylor, Ada Garland and Myrtle Cole.
The first day of school had a lasting effect on George. The teacher wrote on the blackboard: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33. The Scripture verse became a guide to him for the next 95 years. Some of his main interests during high school included being an accomplished basketball player, and hunting with hounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains was also his passion. Livestock had always intrigued him; at an early age, he trained a couple of steers to pull as a team. The opportunity to "work" them arose when logs were needed to build a new church. The trees were on terrain too steep and rocky to use a team of horses. George skidded the logs off the mountain with the oxen. The church was built in 1934. The Union Hill Free Will Church flourished and was a strength to him and many others over the years. He was the last surviving charter member. However, it was not the last church building project he was to be involved in.
George traveled west, finding employment felling timber with a crosscut saw and living in logging camps. One such camp was near Westlake, Idaho, (south of Craigmont); the postal clerk in town was Velda Mae Bean, who would become the love of his life. They married June 3, 1939, and have nearly 74 years of happiness together.
Work took them to John Day, Ore., where he continued felling timber in addition to being a foreman and scaler. Timber fellers were considered part of the "war effort" and frozen to their jobs.
After the war was over, they purchased a ranch near Lenore. The long hours of raising swine and later cattle were not considered "work" to George since he enjoyed it so much. George retired at age 95, but still enjoyed the daily ranch activities.
Four children also called the ranch home: his son, Dan, of Kendrick; daughters Carol, Leanne (Rez) and Misti (Larry), Lorentz, Ace Nasri, Blaise Nasri, Laudan Nasri, Erin Sullivan, and Mat Sullivan; and great-grandchild Jett Lorentz.
George was especially known for his love of all children, working with 4-H projects, playing Santa Claus and helping in youth camps. He also enjoyed playing guitar, with Velda Mae playing the mandolin. They would play music with others and entertain at schools and various churches in the area. He loved to sing the Southern-style songs. At Cream Ridge United Brethren Church he served as Sunday school superintendent and taught Bible class. The children will fondly remember receiving gum each Sunday; disgruntled mothers will not remember the gum so fondly! At Cream Ridge, George once again found himself helping to build another church and parsonage.
Both George and Velda Mae agree on one thing, seeking God first, then helping others made for the happiest times in their lives. George would say, "That's what that old teacher told me, and it's sure worked for me!"
In keeping with his love for children, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Southwick Community Church, in lieu of flowers. Donations may be mailed to Charlie Olson, 40192 Southwick Road, Kendrick, ID 83537. All donations will go toward sending youths to camp or to the Northwest Children's Home if so designated.
Lewiston Tribune May 15, 2013
He was born in Carter County, Tenn., Aug. 28, 1911, to Dan and Margaret (White) Colbaugh. His family also included a brother, Tete, and sisters Bessie Taylor, Ada Garland and Myrtle Cole.
The first day of school had a lasting effect on George. The teacher wrote on the blackboard: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33. The Scripture verse became a guide to him for the next 95 years. Some of his main interests during high school included being an accomplished basketball player, and hunting with hounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains was also his passion. Livestock had always intrigued him; at an early age, he trained a couple of steers to pull as a team. The opportunity to "work" them arose when logs were needed to build a new church. The trees were on terrain too steep and rocky to use a team of horses. George skidded the logs off the mountain with the oxen. The church was built in 1934. The Union Hill Free Will Church flourished and was a strength to him and many others over the years. He was the last surviving charter member. However, it was not the last church building project he was to be involved in.
George traveled west, finding employment felling timber with a crosscut saw and living in logging camps. One such camp was near Westlake, Idaho, (south of Craigmont); the postal clerk in town was Velda Mae Bean, who would become the love of his life. They married June 3, 1939, and have nearly 74 years of happiness together.
Work took them to John Day, Ore., where he continued felling timber in addition to being a foreman and scaler. Timber fellers were considered part of the "war effort" and frozen to their jobs.
After the war was over, they purchased a ranch near Lenore. The long hours of raising swine and later cattle were not considered "work" to George since he enjoyed it so much. George retired at age 95, but still enjoyed the daily ranch activities.
Four children also called the ranch home: his son, Dan, of Kendrick; daughters Carol, Leanne (Rez) and Misti (Larry), Lorentz, Ace Nasri, Blaise Nasri, Laudan Nasri, Erin Sullivan, and Mat Sullivan; and great-grandchild Jett Lorentz.
George was especially known for his love of all children, working with 4-H projects, playing Santa Claus and helping in youth camps. He also enjoyed playing guitar, with Velda Mae playing the mandolin. They would play music with others and entertain at schools and various churches in the area. He loved to sing the Southern-style songs. At Cream Ridge United Brethren Church he served as Sunday school superintendent and taught Bible class. The children will fondly remember receiving gum each Sunday; disgruntled mothers will not remember the gum so fondly! At Cream Ridge, George once again found himself helping to build another church and parsonage.
Both George and Velda Mae agree on one thing, seeking God first, then helping others made for the happiest times in their lives. George would say, "That's what that old teacher told me, and it's sure worked for me!"
In keeping with his love for children, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Southwick Community Church, in lieu of flowers. Donations may be mailed to Charlie Olson, 40192 Southwick Road, Kendrick, ID 83537. All donations will go toward sending youths to camp or to the Northwest Children's Home if so designated.
Lewiston Tribune May 15, 2013
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