Douglas S. Colborn
Age 81, of Elmira, with his loving family by his side, died at his home on
Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Doug was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19,
1928, the son of Douglas and Anna Zerbey Colborn. He is predeceased by his son
Kevin Colborn, daughter Susan Colborn, brother Robert Colborn, and
brother-in-law Edward Thelen. Doug is survived by his wife of 53 years Norma
Tunnicliff Colborn; children, Rodney S. Colborn of San Diego, CA with children
Corey and Glen; Carolyn A. Colborn of Rochester; Brian D. Colborn of Elmira
with children Samantha and Brian; Susan's son Erik, who was raised by Doug and
Norma; sister-in-law Eleanor Thelen of Fairport, NY; along with several nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Doug was attending Southside High School when he left
school to join the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II. Upon his
discharge from the Army he returned to Southside High School, graduating in
1947. He then attended Indiana Institute of Technology. As a Broadcast
Engineer, Doug's career took him to Elmira Video, Teleprompter, WELM Radio, and
then SCT-BOCES from where he retired. He was a member of the Elmira Masonic
Lodge #95, where he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was also Past Master of the
Jesse L. Cooley Lodge #966. Doug was also a member of the following
organizations….Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154, where he was a Past
Commander and Past Chemung County Commander, Past Chief of the Scottish
American Society, Society of Broadcast Engineers, Chapter 1; Society of Motion
Picture & Television Engineers, Elmira Grotto Club, Southern Tier Yacht
Club, Elmira Kiwanis Club, and proud member of the Chemung County Military
Honors Squad. Doug's other interests were geneology, railroads, and he was a
ham radio operator – WB2OCO. He was an active member of the First Baptist
Church in Elmira. First and foremost, Doug loved his family and the time he
spent with them….he will be missed, but never forgotten. Friends are invited
to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Monday, January
18, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 4:00
p.m., followed by military honors. Doug may be remembered through a
donation to a charity of one's choice. 