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Colby, John R. "Jack" Age 81, Korean War Veteran, Local 63 Ironworker. He was called home by God on February 24, 2015 and passed away peacefully in Sun Lakes, AZ. He was a loving husband of 58 years to Felicia and proud father to Debra (Vincent), John (Susan), Lori (Thomas), and Susan (Michael); grandfather to Vince IV, Leah, Dennis, Emily, Jackie, and Kara; great-grandfather to Vince V and uncle to many. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Einer and Ethel; three brothers, Albert (Bud), Ray, and Rich; three sisters, Annette (Bo), Claire, Barbara (Joan). Jack is survived by his sister, Pat. Your pain and suffering is gone forever, you can rest easy now. Arrangements pending. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 2020 E. Woodside Ct., Gilbert, AZ 85297.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2015.
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John Wallace

February 18, 2016

It has been my great honor to visit Uncle Jack and Aunt Felicia in recent years with my good friend Bob Colby.

We shared a beer and some laughs and memories with them in their Arizona home.

Jack clearly loved his wife and extended family, and enjoyed sharing memories of the good old days on the south side. It sounds like their swimming pool was a gathering point for the Colbys.

To the entire Colby family, I am sorry for your loss.

He was one hell of a man!!!

Steve

Steve Ohnsman

March 4, 2015

May the Lord bless you and be at peace with one another at this time. Love, support and prayers extend to you and all yours now and forever.

Chicago family

February 28, 2015

HECK OF A GUY THAT UNCLE JACK. THOUGHT HE WAS REALLY COOL AS ME MET WITH HIM AT AUNT PEGS AND UNCLE RAYS THRU THE YEARS.

GOERGE DUNNETT

February 27, 2015

Uncle Jack you were a great man and will be missed by many. I will miss your smiling face and loving hugs.

Janet Strimel

February 27, 2015

I have many fond memories of Uncle Jack, and will miss him immensely. To Aunt Felicia and the kids, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be deeply missed by so many.

Leave the regrets and "I should haves" behind you. Concentrate on the happy times you had with him. It's those good memories that will help carry you through this difficult time.

Peace and love to you all,

Bob

Bob Colby

February 27, 2015

Lori Manning

February 27, 2015

R.I.P.

February 26, 2015

sorry for your loss my the god of all comfort be with you in your time of grief its very hard when you lose some one in death.

RASHONDA HICKS

February 26, 2015

Debbie,Lori,Sue and myself were all here with mom to spend dads last few days together.You think that you can prepare for the inevitable,but not really.It was still very hard to let him go.I know I am selfish to wish that he was still here,but he was in so much pain,it was a relief when we got up that morning to see him sitting on his favorite couch finally in peace.I couldn't have asked for a better dad.I will always miss you.John

February 26, 2015

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