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Delbert Donald “Papa” Colvin Sr.

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Delbert Donald “Papa” Colvin Sr. Veteran

Birth
Olney, Richland County, Illinois, USA
Death
11 Feb 2007 (aged 78)
Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
Columbarium C3-60 Row D Site 5
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Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Delbert D. Colvin Sr. "Papa" age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center.

A retired Supervisor with General Motors after 30 years of service. He loved fishing and camping.

Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Audrey "Chris" (nee Meade) Colvin; his children, Donna Hilgert, Cary (Diane) Colvin and Larry (Carol) Colvin; grandchildren, Kelley Hilgert, Shauna (Alan) Palmer, Manda Hilgert; Delbert III, Carla, Brian (Ashia), Carl and Joshua Colvin; Sheri, Kevin, and Jennifer Colvin; Sarah, Larry, Samantha, Zachary and Christopher Colvin; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Dunn and Pauline Stealey; one brother, Robert Colvin.

Preceded in death by one son, Delbert, Jr.; parents, Pearl and Rosa Anna (nee Uafer) Colvin; one sister, Selma Kesler; and one brother, Jackson Colvin.

Funeral Services for Delbert D. Colvin, Sr. will be Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel.

As it was Delbert's final request, Cremation Rites will be accorded following services.

Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery to follow at a later date.

Full military honors to be conducted by the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at: Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet

For information: (815) 741-5500
Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Delbert D. Colvin Sr. "Papa" age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center.

A retired Supervisor with General Motors after 30 years of service. He loved fishing and camping.

Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Audrey "Chris" (nee Meade) Colvin; his children, Donna Hilgert, Cary (Diane) Colvin and Larry (Carol) Colvin; grandchildren, Kelley Hilgert, Shauna (Alan) Palmer, Manda Hilgert; Delbert III, Carla, Brian (Ashia), Carl and Joshua Colvin; Sheri, Kevin, and Jennifer Colvin; Sarah, Larry, Samantha, Zachary and Christopher Colvin; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Dunn and Pauline Stealey; one brother, Robert Colvin.

Preceded in death by one son, Delbert, Jr.; parents, Pearl and Rosa Anna (nee Uafer) Colvin; one sister, Selma Kesler; and one brother, Jackson Colvin.

Funeral Services for Delbert D. Colvin, Sr. will be Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel.

As it was Delbert's final request, Cremation Rites will be accorded following services.

Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery to follow at a later date.

Full military honors to be conducted by the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at: Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet

For information: (815) 741-5500


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