John Robert Colson

Bob Colson, age 83, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 in St. Clair Shores, MI. A long time resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, he was born September 30, 1925 in Sharon, PA the son of Fred and Hulda Colson. Bob served in the US Navy during World War II. After service to his country, he graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950. He moved his family to Grosse Pointe Woods in 1967 when he joined Bundy Tubing in Warren as Manager of Cost Accounting. After 20 years he retired in 1987 and enjoyed an active retirement. Bob enjoyed golf, music, travel and was an avid sportsman. He was the number one cheerleader for his grandchildren's sporting events at Grosse Pointe North High School. He was a member of the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church since 1973 and served on its Finance Committee, a volunteer at Bon Secours Hospital, and was formerly involved in Junior Achievement. Bob is survived by his wife Shirley married for 58 years; his son James and his wife Lynne; and three grandchildren; Christopher, Leigh-Ann and Blair. Memorial visitation will be from 2-8 pm Friday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack at Torrey, Grosse Pointe Woods. His remains will be inurned at Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon, PA on December 19, 2008. Memorials to the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 would be appreciated.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236