Alton O. Colby

Alton Colby, 91, of Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2006 in Sioux City. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2006 from 3-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. A prayer service will then begin at 7:00 p.m. all at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel (Formerly Nelson ~ Berger Morningside Chapel). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Reverends Russell Senstad and David Zirpel officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alton was born July 13, 1915 in Sioux City to Burton and Pearl (Ochsner) Colby. He grew up and attended school and then graduated from Spearfish, SD. Alton then attended National Business Training School in Sioux City. On March 20, 1946, he married Lucille Sankey in Sioux City where the have resided ever since. Alton worked at Iowa Public Service working as a cost accountant for 39 years. He retired in 1978. Alton was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where he sat on numerous committees. He enjoyed working with computers and also taking photographs. Alton also volunteered with different kids organizations and he drove for Meals On Wheels for many years.

Alton is survived by his wife Lucille Colby of Sioux City, Iowa. 1 brother: Burton Colby of Colorado Springs, Colorado, also by 4 nephews and 3 nieces.

His parents and one sister-in-law preceded him in death.