Douglas L. COLUMB

COLUMB, LANJANKI

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/29/2013 at 14:23:53

January 19, 1930 --- September 20, 2013

Douglas Columb, 83, died Friday, September 20, 2013, at Rotary Ann Senior Living in Eagle Grove.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 205 16th Ave South West in Clarion.

Douglas was born in Clarion on January 19, 1930, the son of Louis D. and Elizabeth A. (Lanjanki) Columb of Clarion. Douglas served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, Douglas made his home in Colorado. At the age of 24, Douglas was involved in a motorcycle accident in the Colorado Rockies that took away his ability to walk or talk. After laying in a coma for 54 days, he began a journey of recovery by learning to talk, walk and feed himself. At that time, he began studying the Bible, learning Scriptures to help with his memory. He advanced his memory slowly, and after a few years, was walking again. He used his memory of Scriptures to teach children the Bible. He also shared his beliefs with people in the public ministry. His liveliness, humor, teasing and love for people made Doug a very special person. Although he was never married, his family extended to friends within the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Clarion. His favorite memories centered on Bible conventions held all over the United States. He also loved animals and cared for them. Doug will be remembered for his kind attention to people and his love for Bible education.

Ewing Funeral Home
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