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Smith COLBY was born on 19 MAR 1894 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont.
He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont.
In 1930 he was a farmer - dairy farm in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont.
He died on 10 AUG 1954. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us,
A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher.
Copyright 1985.) Parents: Luke COLBY
and Nellie Ethelyn SMITH. Spouse: Blanche LEWIS. Ralph Smith COLBY and Blanche LEWIS were married on 2 OCT 1914 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. Children were: Merlin COLBY, June Evelyn COLBY, Pauline Frances COLBY. Ralph Wayne COLBY was born on 26 AUG 1906 in Owen, Clinton County, Indiana. (SOURCE: Clinton County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920, Volume I-II.) He appeared in the census on 20 APR 1910 in Owen, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 6 JAN 1919. Parents: Rollo Blair COLBY and Annis B. BOZWORTH. Ralph Whittemore COLBY was born on 10 NOV 1884 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 12 JAN 1971 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 011-05-7116. SS# issued in: Massachusetts Residence code: Massachusetts ZIP Code of last known residence: 01950 Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Newburyport, Massachusetts. Parents: Edwin Lawrence COLBY and Elizabeth (Lizzie) KENDRICK. Ramona COLBY was born on 6 NOV 1918 in Clallam County, Washington. (SOURCE: Washington State Birth Index 1907-19.) She appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Grover COLBY and Ida S. KELLAPA. Ramona COLBY was born in 1921 in Utah. She served in the military on 25 AUG 1944 in World War II. WAC Serial #: A-915864 Parents: Elmer COLBY and Clara Etta NIELSEN. Ramona Marie COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1932 in Harrison, Kootenai County, Idaho. Parents: Miles Alfred COLBY and Altha Florence BAILEY. Ramona May COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1934. Parents: George Ned COLBY and Lillie Maude ALLER. Randolph Joseph COLBY was born on 30 APR 1923 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 17 APR 1930 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 20 JUN 1996 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. He had Social Security Number 002-12-4198 . He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Parents: Leroy Dominick COLBY and Mildred E. ALLEN. Spouse: Ethel Mae CREED. Randolph Joseph COLBY and Ethel Mae CREED were married on 14 FEB 1952 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Children were: Randolph Joseph COLBY Jr.. Randolph Joseph COLBY Jr. was born on 23 JUL 1956. Parents: Randolph Joseph COLBY and Ethel Mae CREED. Spouse: Jody K. LUCE. Randolph Joseph COLBY Jr. and Jody K. LUCE were married on 16 JUN 1979 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Children were: Elisabeth Marie COLBY.  Ransford
Jacob COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1821 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Davis County, Utah.
Occupants listed at this residence: 137 : 137 page 11 Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ransford Colby 29 M Farmer $100 NY Margaret 19 F Ohio Hannah 2 F Iowa ================================================== He appeared in the census in 1860 in Spring City, Sanpete County, Utah. In 1860, Ransford lived in a household of 6, with a real wealth of $250 and a personal wealth of $800. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Holden, Millard County, Utah. In 1870, Ransford lived in a household of 7, with a real wealth of $300 and a personal wealth of $500. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Vermillion, Sevier County, Utah. Census Place: Vermillion, Sevier, Utah Source: FHL Film 1255338 National Archives Film T9-1338 Page 495B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Ransford COLBY Self M M W 58 VT Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: --- Jennette COLBY Wife F M W 47 NY Occ: Keeps House Fa: SCOT Mo: SCOT Abram COLBY Son M S W 22 UT Fa: VT Mo: NY James COLBY Son M S W 10 UT Fa: VT Mo: NY Melissa COLBY Dau F S W 7 UT Fa: VT Mo: NY ========================================================= He appeared in the census in 1900 in Vermillion, Sevier County, Utah. He died on 15 NOV 1907 at Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. He was buried on 17 NOV 1907 in the Sigurd Cemetery at Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah He has Ancestral File Number 245V-8S. He was a Farmer. He was ordained a Seventy. Places of Residence: Davis County - 1850 Sanpete County - 1860 Holden. Millard County, Utah - 1870 Parents: Abner COLBY and Cynthia GALPIN. Spouse: Hannah CHILD. Ransford Jacob COLBY and Hannah CHILD were married in 1845/46 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. Children were: Hannah COLBY. Spouse: Margaret
SAMPSON. Ransford Jacob COLBY and Margaret SAMPSON were married on 20 APR
1849 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. (SOURCE: Iowa Marriages to 1850.
Colby, Ransford married Sampson, Margaret on 20 Apr 1849 in Pottawattamie County,
Iowa.)
Spouse: Janette E. LAIRD. Ransford Jacob COLBY and Janette E. LAIRD were married about 1876. Ray Adalbert COLBY was born in 1866 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Calvin C. COLBY and Rebecca E. HARKER. Spouse: Victoria SWARTZ. Ray Adalbert COLBY and Victoria SWARTZ were married about 1890 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Children were: Leroy COLBY, Grace COLBY, Dorothy Marjorie COLBY. Ray Andrew COLBY was born on 24 JUN 1901 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan. He was also known as Raymond Andrew. Parents: Otto COLBY and Sarah Ann WOOD. Ray Angus COLBY was born on 21 JAN 1891 in West Berlin, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Berlin, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Averell-Averill-Avery family : a record of the descendants of William and Abigail Averell of Ipswich, Mass." Clara Arlette Avery, United States: unknown, 190-?, 1135 pgs.) Parents: William Edward COLBY and Alice Waterman AVERILL. Ray Edward COLBY was born on 5 OCT 1964 in Texas. Parents: Larry Lee COLBY and Anna ROHM. Spouse: PATTY. Children were: Daniele Rae COLBY. Spouse: Gloria Ann HESTER. Ray Edward COLBY and Gloria Ann HESTER were married on 20 MAY 1995. Children were: Joshua Roy COLBY. Ray Harold COLBY was born on 15 DEC 1878 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. In 1930 he was a traveling salesman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. He died on 15 SEP 1937 at Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. The Oshkosh Northwestern Oshkosh, Wisconsin 18 Sep 1937 SON-IN-LAW DIES Oro, Wis, --(Special)--Information has been received from James White of this village, now at Wisconsin Rapids, of the death of his son-in-law, Ray Colby, which occurred Wednesday. No funeral announcement was made. Parents: Reverend Rufus Horatio COLBY and Mary E. SAUNDERS. Spouse: Leatha Grace WHITE. Ray Harold COLBY and Leatha Grace WHITE were married on 29 JUN 1910. Children were: Dorothy M. COLBY, Donald Merle COLBY. Ray M. COLBY was born in JUL 1869 in New York. He appeared in the census on 29 JUL 1870 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. Parents: Lucius Ellery COLBY and Harriet Elizabeth CORNWELL. Spouse: Florence BURCH. Ray M. COLBY and Florence BURCH were married about 1889. Spouse: Sophie WEAL. Ray M. COLBY and Sophie WEAL were married about 1902. Ray Merritt COLBY was born on 18 APR 1873 in Bowne, Kent County, Michigan. He died on 12 FEB 1955 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: Isaac Currier COLBY and Delia MILLER. Spouse: Kathryn STAMM. Ray Merritt COLBY and Kathryn STAMM were married on 27 MAY 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Spouse: Harriet TERRIERE. Ray Merritt COLBY and Harriet TERRIERE were married about 1930. Ray Merwin COLBY was born on 11 AUG 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. (SOURCE: California Birth index (1905-1995).) He died on 19 SEP 1978. Parents: William Rufus COLBY and Lila Belle STOVER. Spouse: Dorothy Alberta YALE. Ray Merwin COLBY and Dorothy Alberta YALE were married about 1930. Children were: Donna Mae COLBY, Patsy Rae COLBY. Ray Otis COLBY was born on 24 JUL 1928 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 27 OCT 1994 at Dixmont, Penobscot County, Maine. He had Social Security Number 002-12-8916 . Social Security Death Index Name: Ray O. Colby SSN: 002-12-8916 Last Residence: 04932 Dixmont, Penobscot, Maine, United States of America Born: 24 Jul 1928 Died: 27 Oct 1994 State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 ) Parents: Clarence Elmer COLBY and Blanche Ella BROWN. Spouse: Betty Ruth PHILLIPS. Ray Otis COLBY and Betty Ruth PHILLIPS were married in 1951. Ray Watson COLBY was born on 3 AUG 1873 in Indiana. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Palermo, Grundy County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Wolf Creek, Josephine County, Oregon. He appeared in the census on 6 MAY 1910 in Merlin, Josephine County, Oregon. He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. He died on 14 FEB 1923 at Douglas County, Oregon. Parents: Ezekiel COLBY and Maria Jane WATSON. Spouse: Minnie M. HUNTLEY. Ray Watson COLBY and Minnie M. HUNTLEY were married about 1896 in Oregon. Children were: Ria E. COLBY, Glen V. COLBY, Dallas COLBY, Delpha COLBY, Donald COLBY, Clair COLBY, Lynn COLBY, Guy COLBY. Raymond COLBY was born on 13 MAR 1900 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. He appeared in the census in JUN 1900 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in High Prairie, Leavenworth County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ralph Eversol COLBY and Margaret A. SPAHR. Raymond COLBY was born in 1915 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett. Parents: Garrett R. COLBY and Alice COETS. Raymond COLBY was born in 1966 in Oregon. Parents: Gwendolyn COLBY. Raymond Albert COLBY was born on 7 AUG 1894 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1930 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He died on 28 NOV 1971 at Covington, St. Tammany County, Louisiana. Crystal Lake Herald Crystal Lake, Illinois McHenry County December 9, 1971 Raymond Bert Colby, 77, of Covington, La., formerly of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 28, in Covington. He was born Auig. 7, 1894, the son of the late Bert and Flora Colby. Mr. Colby was the builder and developer of Colby's Home Estates in Crystal Lake and was active in real estate for many years. At the time of his death, he was builder and owner of Colby Inn, Covington, La. Survivors include his widow, Ethel Lavarre Ott Colby; three sons, Raymond Jack Colby, Keith V. Colby of New Orleans, La., and Eugene W. Colby of Clinton, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Mary) Essex and Mrs. Alan (Gail) Hopkins, both of Crystal Lake; and six step-children. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Florence Dahl and Emma Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace; one brother, James; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 30 from Schoen Funeral Home, Covington. Officiating at religious services was the Rev. Angus Lee Carruth of the Covington First Methodist Church. Interment was at Garden of the Pines Cemetery. Parents: Albert Webster COLBY and Flora L. JACKMAN. Spouse: Grace H. VISGER. Raymond Albert COLBY and Grace H. VISGER were married on 15 JUL 1915 in McHenry County, Illinois. Children were: Raymond Jackman COLBY, Keith Visger COLBY, Mary Beth COLBY, Eugene Webster COLBY, Nida Gail COLBY. Spouse: Florence Cole JOHNSON. Raymond Albert COLBY and Florence Cole JOHNSON were married in 1940 in Illinois. Spouse: Ethel Lavarre OTT. Raymond Albert COLBY and Ethel Lavarre OTT were married in 1950 in Illinois. Raymond Briggs COLBY was born on 8 JAN 1894 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Albert M. COLBY and Josephine BRIGGS. Raymond E. COLBY was born on 27 APR 1891 in California. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 24 DEC 1955 at Fresno, Fresno County, California. He had Social Security Number 566-22-0624. Parents: Arnold E. COLBY and Mary A. PIERCE. Raymond Emerson COLBY was born on 19 OCT 1920 in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1930 in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ralph Eugene COLBY and Grace V. (COLBY). Spouse: Judith A. BRIGHT. Raymond Emerson COLBY and Judith A. BRIGHT were married on 20 JAN 1949. Raymond Foster COLBY was born on 23 SEP 1896 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military between 9 JAN 1918 and 6 DEC 1918. Name: Raymond Foster Colby Serial Number: 2nd Lt Birth Place: Richmond, Maine Birth Date: 23 Sep 1896 Residence: Richmond Comment: Enl: NA at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Jan. 9/18. Org: Aux Remt Dep 316 to disch. Sgt Sept. 7/18. Hon disch to accept com: Oct. 24, 1918. Aptd: 2nd Lt QMC Oct. 25/18. Org: Remt Dep 316 to Nov. 7/18; Aux Remt Dep 333 to disch. Hon disch for conv of Govt: Dec. 6, 1918. Parents: Benjamin Foster COLBY and Anna Belle PEACOCK. Raymond H. COLBY was born on 3 OCT 1910 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (Living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 21 FEB 1992 at Raymond, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 003-05-2704. Social Security Death Index Name: Raymond H. Colby SSN: 003-05-2704 Last Residence: 03077 Raymond, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America Born: 3 Oct 1910 Died: 21 Feb 1992 State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 ) Parents: Claude Raymond COLBY and Katharine Sarah MANSON. Raymond Henry COLBY was born on 2 JUN 1888 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Parents: Byron C. COLBY and Lilla J. CUTTING. Spouse: Myrtle May JACKSON. Raymond Henry COLBY and Myrtle May JACKSON were married on 25 DEC 1907 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Harold Eugene COLBY, Edwin Thomas COLBY, Evelyn Gladys COLBY, Marion Lilla COLBY, Raymond Henry COLBY, Dorothy Mae COLBY, Warren Douglas COLBY, Eileen Myrtle COLBY. Raymond Henry COLBY was born on 21 NOV 1916 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 MAY 1993 at Wilbraham, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 Name: Raymond H Colby Certificate: 032679 Death Place: Wilbraham Death Date: 2 May 1993 Birth Place: Massachusetts Birth Date: November 21, 1916 Parents: Raymond Henry COLBY and Myrtle May JACKSON. Raymond J. COLBY was born in APR 1922 in Michigan. He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John I. COLBY and Ellen GAGE. Raymond Jackman COLBY was born on 4 JUL 1916 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1930 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 28 MAR 1980 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. ---------Colby, Raymond Jackman (1917 1980) Raymond Jackman (Jack) Colby, 63, of New Orleans, La. died on Friday, March 28, 1980 at 12:50 a.m., following complication from by-pass surgery that led to amputation of both his legs in 1978. Jack Colby was a native of Loyal, Clark County, and a resident of New Orleans for the past 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Minerva, New Orleans his daughters, Janice Zimmer of Greenwood and Mrs. Joan Gilles of Amherst his first wife, Marge Colby of Greenwood two sisters, Mrs. Mary Essex, Mrs. Gail Hopkins and two brothers, Eugene W. Colby and Keith Colby. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two grandsons, Brian Gilles and Michael Zimmer. A requiem mass was celebrated in the Chapel of Jacot Schoen and Son, New Orleans, La. on Saturday, March 29. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 30 in Providence Cemetery, Nettleton, Miss. ---------Source: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER (Clark County, Wis.) 06/11/1980 He had Social Security Number 397-07-8278. Social Security Death Index Name: Raymond Colby SSN: 397-07-8278 Last Residence: 70122 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America Born: 4 Jul 1916 Last Benefit: 70122 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America Died: Mar 1980 State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 ) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Raymond Albert COLBY and Grace H. VISGER. Spouse: Margery Louise
ERWIN. Raymond Jackman COLBY and Margery Louise ERWIN were married on 22
OCT 1935 in Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
Raymond John COLBY was born on 22 APR 1954 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Parents: Willard George COLBY and Naida Claire THUL. Raymond L. COLBY was born on 30 AUG 1896 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 MAY 1910 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in JAN 1969 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 024-01-8339. Parents: Edward L. COLBY and Anna GLYNN. Raymond Lawrence COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1896 in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1930 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He died in JUN 1982 at Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. He has Ancestral File Number 58HS-G0. He had Social Security Number 356-12-3109. Parents: George Wallace COLBY and Emily Diane SHAFLER. Spouse: Esther Grace SATTEM. Raymond Lawrence COLBY and Esther Grace SATTEM were married on 17 SEP 1916 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. Children were: Walter P. COLBY, Chester L. COLBY, Shirley COLBY, Esther COLBY, Beryl COLBY, Raymond Lawrence COLBY Jr..  Raymond Lawrence
COLBY Jr. was born on 2 NOV 1936 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
He died on 22 OCT 2006 at Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
YAKIMA, WA Raymond Lawrence Colby Jr., 69, Yakima, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Raymond Lawrence Colby Jr. was born November 2, 1936 to Raymond L. Colby and Esther Sattem Colby at McHenry, Illinois where he lived until he was five years old. The family moved to Woodstock, Illinois where Ray attended elementary and secondary schools. While in high school, he became a student of music and learned to play the piano. After graduation in 1945, he moved to Norfolk, Nebraska where he learned the trade of watchmaking and repair. At the age of 27, he was invited to an evangelistic meeting at the Norfolk Community Bible Church where he committed his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Later, he committed his life to preaching and teaching the Word of God, which he did faithfully. On August 7, 1965 he married Beverly Pearson from Crystal Lake, Illinois. Soon after, they moved to Dallas, Texas where he studied at Dallas Bible College and earned his diploma. During this time, three sons were born to them (Kevin, Laurin, and Nathan) who he loved deeply. He was committed to his family and spent time with them camping, playing games, and being involved in their lives. In 1971, Ray and Beverly became Village Missionaries at the Nile Community Church in Nile, Washington where they ministered for 4 1/2 years. He poured himself into serving the community through the church. In November of 1975 Ray accepted the position of Chaplain at Living Care Retirement Community (formerly known as Living Care Center). He ministered there for nearly 31 years before he was taken home to be with the Lord. His heart went out to the people he served and he loved this ministry. He was willing to help those in need and had a passion for reaching others for Christ. Ray became a master of the piano and enjoyed sharing his music through concerts at health care facilities and through his professional recordings. Recently, he enjoyed the opportunities of serving on short-term missions in Australia, Greece, and Washington D.C. He gave himself wholeheartedly to everything he did. He was loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Colby of Yakima; three sons, Kevin Ray Colby and his wife, Jill of Yakima, Laurin Paul Colby and his wife, Corrine of Florissant, CO and Nathan Jay Colby and his wife, Susan of Yakima; eight grandchildren, Allyson, Noelle, Tyler, Benjamin, Kirsten, Michael, Noah and Luke; two brothers, Chester Colby and his wife, Marguerite of Brooksville, FL, George Colby and his wife, Carol of LaValle, WI and a sister, Esther Seibol of Woodstock, IL and a brother-in-law, Paul Zigenbein, sister-in-law, Lillian Colby. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Colby, a sister, Beryl Woodworth, a sister, Shirley Zigenbein, and two brothers-in-law, George Seibol and John Woodworth. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006 at West Hills Memorial Park. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Ahtanum Pioneer Church, 8500 Ahtanum Rd. Yakima. In memory of Raymond Colby, a donation may be sent to Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, PO Box 398, Cannon Beach, OR 97110-0398. Keith and Keith is in charge of funeral arrangements. To celebrate the life of Ray Colby visit our website at www.mem.com. Parents: Raymond Lawrence COLBY and Esther Grace SATTEM. Raymond Lee COLBY was born on 23 DEC 1926 in Seattle, King County, Washington. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Seattle, King County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 14 JUL 1988 at Quincy, Grant County, Washington. He had Social Security Number 535-12-7006. Parents: Bert Wynn COLBY and Mabel E. MITCHEL. Raymond Llewellyn COLBY was born on 11 MAR 1892 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 MAY 1910 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 12 JAN 1920 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Eugene Herbert COLBY and Josie E. FLANDERS. Spouse: Dorothy W. SIMS. Raymond Llewellyn COLBY and Dorothy W. SIMS were married about 1915. Children were: Russell A. COLBY. Spouse: Kathryn Laverne (Martin) FRARY. Raymond Llewellyn COLBY and Kathryn Laverne (Martin) FRARY were married about 1929. Raymond Luke COLBY was born on 4 APR 1905 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 19 APR 1976 at Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. He had Social Security Number 001-12-7135 . Married by Rev. Mercer. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Luke COLBY and Nellie Ethelyn SMITH. Spouse: Ellen Meserve HARTWELL. Raymond Luke COLBY and Ellen Meserve HARTWELL were married on 21 OCT 1929 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. Children were: Lorraine Ellen COLBY, Wanda Clara COLBY. Raymond Norman COLBY was born on 5 JUL 1917 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He died on 7 SEP 1965. Parents: Arthur P. COLBY and Annie L. WINSLOW. Raymond Wilfred COLBY was born on 25 JUN 1929 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 20 MAR 2000 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 Record Name: Raymond W Colby Certificate: 001813 Death Place: Boston Death Date: 20 Mar 2000 Birth Place: New Hampshire Birth Date: 25 Jun 1929 Spouse: Helen Mcguigan He was buried on 23 MAR 2000 in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Colby, Raymond W, b. 06/25/1929, d. 03/20/2000, US Army, CORP, Res: Manchester, NH, Plot: 6 0 17, bur. 03/23/2000 He had Social Security Number 003-18-2751. Social Security Death Index Record Name: Raymond Colby SSN: 003-18-2751 Last Residence: 03103 Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States of America Born: 25 Jun 1929 Died: 20 Mar 2000 State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 ) Parents: Raymond Willis COLBY and Florence H. R. STONEHAM. Raymond Willis COLBY was born on 28 MAY 1895 in Chichester, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 28 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1930 he was a yardman at a coal company in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Henry A. COLBY and Georgia A. PAGE. Spouse: Florence H. R. STONEHAM. Raymond Willis COLBY and Florence H. R. STONEHAM were married about 1915. Children were: Lillian R. COLBY, Willis H. COLBY, Bertha W. COLBY, Leon E. COLBY, Raymond Wilfred COLBY, Sidney Frank COLBY. Rebecca COLBY was christened/baptized on 10 JUL 1774 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) Parents: Abraham COLBY and Mary WALLACE. Rebecca COLBY was born on 11 MAR 1643 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 10 JUN 1672 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Salisbury; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Anthony COLBY and Susannah. Spouse: John WILLIAMS. John WILLIAMS and Rebecca COLBY were married on 9 SEP 1661 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Sarah WILLIAMS, Mary WILLIAMS, Rebecca WILLIAMS, Infant daughter WILLIAMS, Mercy WILLIAMS, Susanna WILLIAMS. Rebecca COLBY was born about 1684 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 13 OCT 1753 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury.) SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury. Marriage & death; (3). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Isaac COLBY and Martha PARRAT. Spouse: Jerimiah FOWLER. Jerimiah FOWLER and Rebecca COLBY were married on 6 JAN 1706 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: FHL Number 496782+; FOWLER, Jeremiah, Marriage: Rebeck COLBY, Date: 06 Jan 1706; Recorded in: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts. Children were: Thomas FOWLER, Rebecca FOWLER, Hannah FOWLER, Elizabeth FOWLER. Rebecca COLBY was born on 9 APR 1776 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She died on 12 JAN 1786 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Isaac COLBY and Abigail FOWLER. Rebecca COLBY was born on 2 JAN 1777 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Eliphalet COLBY and Apphia FLANDERS. Rebecca COLBY was born in 1792 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with sister Catherine and her family.) Parents: Merrill COLBY and Elizabeth COLBY. Rebecca COLBY was born on 26 MAR 1802 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She appeared in the census in 1810 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She died on 15 JUN 1867 at Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Abner COLBY and Lydia SANBORN. Spouse: Moses CHENEY. Moses CHENEY and Rebecca COLBY were married on 15 MAY 1828 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Children were: John L. CHENEY, Charles W. CHENEY, Lydia Ann CHENEY, Moody S. CHENEY, Joseph M. CHENEY, Henry Dennis CHENEY.
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