The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-10-03
SIMPLICITY MARKS
THE FUNERAL
SERVICES
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George w. Colborn Laid to
Rest as Befitted His
Gentle Life

The funeral Of the late George w.
Colborn, who died suddenly Friday
evening, were held from the family
residence on North Fifth street Sun
day afternoon, Rev. Father E. ]. Con-
atty Of st. Michael's Catholic church
omciating and interment was made
IN the Catholic cemetery in this city
Though not a communicate of the
Catholic church, he was a believer in
its doctrines and had often said in
his life that he desired to be buried
beside mis- son, Roy, who died a few
years ago and was buried in that
cemetery. The pail bearers were
James ]. Dunlap, NJ. F. Murphy, r. G..
s7riggs, Phil Rorke, Thomas Lawson
and John E. Nuss.
Inc services were simple and beau
tiful, in keeping with the life that
was SO suddenly snuffed out. Father
Conaty read the burial service and
spoke feelingly and tenderly of the
dead.
Those who were accustomed to hear
his hearty greeting and see his sun
shiny smile on the street can hardly
now realize that his body has been
consigned to the embrace of earth,
there to rest until in the wisdom of
Omntpotence, time shall be no
more. Mr.. Colborn was about his
business even when the hand of death
was reaching out for him. He died
without struggle and seemingly
without pain, and while no one was
present when the call came, he simp-
ly sank like one in repose and those
who found him. saw him lying on his
back, his hand pressed to his heart.
But moment before he had talked
with those who so found him.
Mr. Colborn was a man of the high
est integrity, the cleanest character
and purest life. During the years he
was engaged in teaching he sought
not only to educate the mind but to
develop the soul and establish the
character Of his pupils. The greatest
testimonial to his work in this line
was expressed in letter from a
former pupil, herself now mother,
In which she said: ~ shall bring up
my baby as you told me to grow"
Few teachers would hope for a
sweeter appreciation. No man could
build. a more endearing monument.
No life could have nobler tribute.
He was modest and unassuming
and sought rather that which was
pure and sweet in life rather than
that which was spectacular. He was
honest to fault, candid and sin
cere.
His family lilife twas truly ideal.
Himself the soul of sympathy, ten
derness and kindness. he ruled with
the same means. His sons, though
grown to manhoods estate, were
proud to recognize his fatherly ad-
vice.
Besides the wife who shared so
many years, he leaves two sons, DR..
l.. P. Colborn and George, both of
this city. He was born at Baraboo,
Wis, and moved to North Dakota
in 1882 and was for many years en-
gagged In teaching at Grafton and
Crystal and later was superintendent
Of the public schools of Park River.
He removed to this city about six
years ago and engaged in the school
supply business. His brothers all
live at a distance and none were able
to be present at the funeral. Those
present were Mrs. Jennie Currie of
Milwaukee, a sister; Richard Terrill,
brother-in-law, and Miss Jennie
Terrill, niece, both of Grafton, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Glow of Bac-
family friends present were Miss
Mary B. Driscoll of Grafton and ]. ].
Dougherty and. three daughters Of
Park River.
When the shadows of life fall gent
ly like the twilight of evening and
the knowledge Of death comes with
the passing hours, 1t is easy to pre-
pare to bid the passing spirit fare
we'll and to realize that death has
come. But when death descends upon
those we love without warning and
in the twinkling Of an eye they have
crossed the portals Of eternity, it is
difficult to comprehend the loss. So
1t was with Mr.. Colborn. Death came
upon him when he had yet much Of
life to look forward to and when the
evening of life was Just beginning to
shed about him its mellowed beauty
Life may be but repetition, but
the place he filled as a devoted hus-
band, tender father, a noble citizen.
loyal friend and real nobleman
in Gods world, can never be filled.
His name will remain forever enshrin-
ed in the hearts of those who knew
him. but his place will remain va
cant. Around the hearthstone he low
ed there will be vacant place and
the home will lack the happiness he
brought Tears will fall for the dead
and hearts will be wrung in anguish
Tender hands have placed the last re-
membrance upon the coffin and low
ing lips have uttered the last found
appreciation. yet he will live forever
in the hearts Of those who knew him.
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