George Colgrove

SHELLEY, ID -- George William Colgrove, 91, of Shelley, passed away January 10, 2009, at his son’s home of causes incident to age. He was under the care of Idaho Home Health & Hospice. He was born January 15, 1917, in Eureka, Montana, to William Franklin Colgrove and Verna May Aitken Colgrove, the last of ten children. He grew up and attended schools in Nebraska. He served our country during World War II in the Navy aboard the minesweeper USS Requisite, and also in the Wyoming National Guard, and the Civilian Conservation Corps at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. He married Pearl Louise Van Winkle December 20, 1939, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple in July, 1955. They made their home in Scottsbluff until 1990, when they moved to Idaho Falls. The majority of his work life was spent for Great Western Sugar Company in Nebraska. He was known as a "fix it man" for family and friends and liked to work on 'inventions' to make tasks easier. He was well known for his teasing and sense of humor. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in various callings throughout his life – the one he loved the most was the Nursery because he loved little children. George and Pearl faithfully served "Meals On Wheels" for 10 years. He most recently served a mission to the Idaho Falls Family History Center. Survivors include: Son: William F. (Annette) Colgrove, Fort Wayne, IN Son: James E. (Vaunda) Colgrove, Shelley, ID Son: Richard D. (Dena) Colgrove, Casper, WY Daughter: Marjorie M. Holliday, Scotts Bluff, NE 30 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sons, Larry LeRay Colgrove and Roger Gene Colgrove, and all his siblings. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009, at the Shelley LDS Jameston Ward, 1101 East 1250 North, Shelley. The family will visit with friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Brigitte Sanow shroggy@juno.com I only knew George for a short time when we lived next to each other on 2nd street in Idaho Falls. We had a great relationship. I would mow his lawn and shovel his snow and he would spend time telling wonderful stories about his life. To this day I always wished I would have written those stories down. They would have made a great book. He took the place of my own grandfather who had passed away just a few years earlier. My condolences go out to the family. George was a wonderful man. Jeff Coward jdc1100@srv.net Jim, Sorry to hear about your dad. Jeff Jolene L. Corbett jolenecorbett@yahoo.com I was so sorry to hear about George. I just now found out. Its so hard to lose a parent. I lost my Mom 12/26/2008. I know this is late, but may God bless you all and help you through the healing process. Jolene L. Corbett Lucas Colgrove I remember Grandpa as the candy man. There was very few times that we would see grandpa without some sort of sweet.

Funeral Services

11 a.m. ,Saturday, January 17, 2009 Shelley LDS Jameston Ward 1101 East 1250 North Shelley, ID 83274 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.