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Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference Death Notice
Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference Death Notice
Gladys Colburn May 5, 1924 – September 5, 2015
Gladys Colburn, wife of retired pastor Donald Colburn died September 5, 2015. She is survived by her husband Don; daughters, Mia Schurman, Katrina Berg, Marta Colburn and Lara Colburn; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
During their marriage, Gladys supported Don in his ministry at Metzger, St. Helens, Silverton, Cedar Mill: Christ, Forest Grove, Montavilla and Epworth in the Oregon – Idaho Conference before his retirement in 1989. In addition, Gladys worked at the Conference Office from 1978-1989 as Director of the Media Center.
A memorial service will be held Monday September 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist, 3915 SE Steele St., Portland, OR. (503) 777-3901.
Friends may contact Don Colburn at 6406 SE Woodward St., Portland, OR 97206-1959.
Grant Hagiya, Bishop
Belinda Denicola, Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer
CCEF