Richard Reader Colby Obituary
The memory of Richard Reader Colby of Washington, Iowa, who passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Reader Colby to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Reader Colby and William Davis Colby; his wife Betty; his brother Charles Colby; and his half-sister Kitty Franzen.
He is survived by: his children, Ann Haden (Murray) of Birmingham, AL, Gail Granneman (Gary) of Ottumwa, IA and Ed Colby (Brink) of Washington, IA; his grandchildren, Isaac Baldrige, Angela Baldrige Thompson, Joe Baldrige, Tyler Granneman, Kelsey Granneman, Colby Haden, Andrew Haden, Michael Haden and Keegan R. Colby; his great grandchildren, Julius Thompson, Myles Thompson and Cecilia Haden; and his son-in-law Matt Baldrige (Jeri) of Columbus Junction, IA..
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the United Presbyterian Church (209 E Main St, Washington, IA 52353). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in memory of Dick to the United Presbyterian Church or the United Presbyterian Home of Washington.
