
John Colburn died on Nov. 27 with his daughter, Penney, at his side. He was 89.
Mr. Colburn was born on Dec. 17, 1930 in Arkansas. At the age of 18, He and his buddy hitchhiked from Arkansas to California where he has resided ever since.
Mr. Colburn is preceded in death by his beloved wife, "June" Colburn. He is also preceded in death by three of his children Sharon H, Dennis C, and Charles Colburn.
He is survived by his four children Larry Colburn, Linda (Bobby) Moore, Patty (Mario) Merjil, and Penney Colburn; as well as by three of his step-children, Marion (Earl) McDonald, Chet (Nancy) Moore, and Doris (Danny) Noble. Mr. Colburn is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, his coffee buddies, and VFW and American Legion friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, www.avemariamemorialchapel.com.
Published in The Pajaronian · December 11, 2020