Donal Edward Kolb Obituary (1939 - 2011)

Donal Edward Kolb ROY - Our big teddy bear passed away May 3, 2011 in Ogden Utah at the age of 71. Don was born May 22, 1939 in Fort Duchesne Utah at the Indian hospital to Tawannee "Ty" and Alora Iona Atwood. He lived his early life on the Uintah Ouray Indian Reservation. He was always proud of his Indian heritage and that he is listed on the rolls. Don grew up in Altonah, he spent a lot of his time out on the range running the cattle and doing the farm work. He had a lifelong love for the area. At 16 he moved to California for a year and came back to Salt Lake where he graduated from West High School. He participated in baseball, football, band, and choir. He attended the college of Southern Utah in Cedar City, majoring in forestry and automotive. Then he was called to serve in the Southwest Indian Mission. He loved the Navajo people and could still speak the language. Don was a lifelong member of the L.D.S. church, with a very strong testimony he willingly served in many callings. After he came home from his mission he lived in Bountiful, Utah where he met and fell in love with his eternal sweetheart. He always said he had to marry her because their names were nearly identical. Don joined the Air Force in December 1961, and married Dona Lee Barnet February 28, 1962, at Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple June 8, 1962. Don's life was always dedicated to helping others especially the youth. As a young couple they were house parents at Eddie Lee Boys Home in Springville Utah. They then became the first house parents, in the new home at Utah Boys Ranch. Don worked at Clearfield Job Corp for 34 years and 4 days. He worked in various capacities but his proudest title was councilor. Don was big in stature and even bigger in heart and willing to give of his time and means to anyone who needed it. While working full time and raising his family he earned his bachelor's degree from Weber State in Sociology and Social Work. Don's home was always open to everyone especially students through the Indian placement program, Don held lots of fond memories of Gail, Robin, and Nelson. Don's hobbies and interests centered around his family. He could always be found at a ball game or event involving his children or grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors, taking his family hunting, fishing, and camping. Being a jack of all trades he could solve all problems that were ever encountered, advise was only a phone call away. Luckily he always answered our calls and had a solution for us. He is survived by the love of his life, Dona Lee. His children; Beckie Jo Swenson, Ruth Ann (John) LoBaido, Tamara (David) Funk, Kelly (Shauna) Kolb. His grandchildren; Ashley (Kael) Pope, Ryan Swenson, Lorenzo and Nicholas Lobaido, Alora and Jordon Funk, Mackenzie, Karson, Kambree, and Korbin Kolb and his little girl "Shash". Also by his twin siblings; Karon (Byron) Knighton, Leads, UT. And Tyron (Vivian) Kolb, West Valley City, UT, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thanks Don for the lessons well taught, the times we will always cherish and the principles you lived by. Don's family would like to thank Dr. Agarwal, Dr. Senekjian, the Bonneville and Mark Lindsey Dialysis centers, and the caring staff at Wasatch Care Center. The kids and grandchildren will always appreciate and never forget the love and support shown to their dad by their mother Dona. Funeral Services will be held Monday the 9th of May 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Roy 13th L.D.S. Chapel, 5127 South 2400 West, Roy, Utah. Friends and family may call on Sunday, May 8, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah, and on Monday from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m., at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Roy City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 8, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceRoy 13th Ward 5127 South 2400 West Roy, UT 84067 May 9, 2011 11:00 AM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 May 9, 2011 12:30 PM