Hazel M. Colby Obituary (1915

Hazel Colby, age 93, of Red Cloud, Nebraska died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., November 1, 2008 at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Red Cloud with the Rev. Richard Fairbanks officiating. Interment will be in the Riverton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to service time. Hazel Maxine Colby, the daughter of Nellie (Stethem) and Frank Montey, was born October 17, 1915 at Prosser, Nebraska. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Hazel was united in marriage with Orral C. Colby on September 24, 1932 at Mankato, Kansas. They made their home in the Rivertom area until 1943, when they purchased their farm northwest of Inavale in Webster county. Hazel loved her life on the farm helping Orral, and for many years she sold eggs. She remained active on the farm until she was 82 years of age. After retiring from the farm they moved into Red Cloud to live. She always cherished her years on the farm with very fond memories. In her later years, Hazel enjoyed watching and was a fan of wrestling on television. She will be affectionately remembered as a kind and loving mother and grandmother. She was a great cook, and a friend to all. Hazel was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Orral, on April 20, 1997; and eight brothers and sisters: Bessie, Bus, Darlene, Nellie-LaVonne, Ruby, Keith, Amos and Clarence. Left to treasure her memory are her children: Larry Colby and wife Mary of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Alta Colby of Franklin, Nebraska; and Melvin Colby of Red Cloud; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, NE 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com