Eugene "Bill" Colson

BILL COLSON Click here to view Bill's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Eugene William "Bill" Colson, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 25, 2008, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Roberts, Idaho, to Clay Colson and Mary Maloney Colson. He graduated from Clark County High School in Dubois, Idaho in 1956 and attended the University of Idaho. He married Karol Jeffery on December 6, 1957 during a blizzard in Dubois, Idaho. They moved to Pocatello, Idaho, where he received an Associates Degree in Engineering from Idaho State University. He then served in the Air Force from 1963 to 1967 where two sons were born, Ken (1964) and Lee (1966). Upon leaving the Air Force, he worked for EG&G in Las Vegas, Nevada, where his final son Christopher (1972) was born. The family returned to Idaho Falls in 1978 with EG&G, retiring in 2001 from Bechtel. He was the best listener, tickler, helper, depend-on-able grandpa, dad and husband ever. He is survived by his wife Karol; his son Ken and wife Marlene and their son Nicholas; his second son Lee and wife Julie and their daughter Katie, and son Will; Bill’s brother Tom and sister Vicki Van Wormer Bostow and her husband Curt and their son Jason and daughter Alyssa. He is preceded in death by his son Christopher, his Mother Mary Maloney Van Wormer, his father Clay Colson, and his brother Gerald Colson. He lives on in the memory, smiles, and warm laughter of friends and family. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, with Pastor Gordon Boyle of Calvary Chapel officiating. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Dubois Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Bonnie Stoddard bonnie@mudlake.net Karol, I just learned that Bill passed away. He has had a long, hard, time recovering. So sorry to hear this news. We have been attempting to obtain listing of those in service, will talk to you later on obtaining a military photo of Bill for our county. I have been down with some kind of flu since just before Xmas, so hope I can make it to the burial here in Dubois. If there is any way I can help, please let me know. May God be with you and your family, thru this hard time. I remember Ross passing away just before Christmas, we had services just a few days before. I'll always remember Ross, Bill was there, when they all attended some sort of a cattlemen's dinner in Idaho Falls. Bill's steak was pretty rare, and he made the comment that if someone would get him a bandage he could get his critter back up on it’s feet. Ross got such a kick out of that, and often thought of how Bill handled that one. Well, I guess we do have some good memories. Bless all of you, Bonnie Stoddard Andrew Young andrew.f.young@gmail.com I'm terribly sorry to learn of Bill's passing. The world has lost a kind, thoughtful, and intelligent person. Karol - I fondly remember playing air hockey in your Canyon Creek basement, so appreciate the times Bill and you helped Grandma Lois, and am grateful that our paths crossed this past summer at the Maloney family reunion in Island Park. Be well. You are in my thoughts. Heather Bates hbates@valornet.com Karol, My heart is broken for you. I'm so very sorry. We just found out this morning. I wish we could be there tomorrow but know we are lifting you and your family up in prayer. We loved Bill very much. Even though I didn't get to know him very long, I knew he was a very special man. I will always remember how kind you all were to me my first visit to Idaho Falls to meet the family. Love, Heather From: Lisa Willisch lmwillisch@cableone.net Dear Karol, Ken, and Lee: I was so sorry to hear about the death of your husband and father. I knew Bill had been fighting a heroic battle for his life over the last several years which took a great deal of strength and courage to do. May time, the abundance of memories of Bill, and the love and laughter shared between you help ease the pain of his absence. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa Willisch Diane McMullin dianemcmullin@onewest.net Dear Karol and family, I was so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I found out too late to attend his services but I wanted to express my condolences. He was a very fine man. I remember how much he helped you at school. He seemed to always be there for you. I know he will be greatly missed. When I think of you and Bill, I always remember the day the two of you stood behind me and Kelly on the Capitol steps in Boise on that last day I saw my lovely daughter alive. I was so glad that you both were there to share that last day with me. Bill was a very special person and I'm sure you will have many cherished memories to carry with you. My heart goes out to you. Love, Diane McMullin Carol & Jerry Hoopes Dear Karol, We we're so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We know that he isn't suffering any more and he is at peace, he's been through so much over the last few years. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Love & God Bless You, Carol & Jerry Hoopes Linda Gerard girard@ida.net Karol and family, I want to let you know how very sorry I am for your loss. You and Bill are some of the very best people I know. You forever changed my life and I cherish our friendship. You are so very blessed to have each other. Bill will be greatly missed. Love and prayers, Linda Melissa Sullivan Karol and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember coming to see you while Bill was recieving treatment in Salt Lake at the Huntsman Center. It was such an enjoyable time getting to know both of you better there. I only wish I would have been able to spend more time with you there. It was great being able to see you both at the Maloney reunion last summer, as well. May you find the comfort that you need in the coming weeks and months through those who love and support you. Best, Melissa Michelle Sakota shellshell991@earthlink.net Karol, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out today. I am very sorry I missed the funeral. You both gave me a vision of true love. I will treasure that memory forever. I am here for you!