Sjon K. Colby

Sjon Kaio Colby 1941 - 2008
Dad was prepared to die, and did so at home on February 2, 2008 as a result of renal failure due to prostate cancer.
He was born on May 15, 1941 to Clint and Allie Colby in Richfield, Utah.
He served his country in the Navy as a young man, and spent most of his working life driving and dispatching trucks, and helping with fiberglass manufacture. After retirement, he volunteered at Antelope Island, and worked as a hospice volunteer, both of which he loved doing very much. Dad loved his mother's cooking, four-wheeling, reading, woodworking, and listening to the fiddle. He was an intelligent conversationalist, and a great story teller. We enjoyed his taking us fishing and hunting when we were young.
Dad taught us many lessons, including to trust those who love you, to forgive rather than to resent, to work hard, and to keep learning. We often found him reading books, the newspaper, and internet articles; and working in his wood shop or at his jewelry bench.
We loved him, and he loved us. He was a good example. While we were still young, he had his tattoo removed, he quit smoking, and he even sold his Harley-Davidson to help finance a son on a mission.
Some of his memorable phrases were to "Quit your janglin'," "Mind your manners," "Remember who you are," "Have something to sell," "This comes from Sjon's Book of Useless Information," "neat & wonderful," "handsome devil," and "Do things in the light."
We thank so much all of Dad's friends. They were very important to him. He loved just being with them, and visiting and traveling with them. Your names were frequently mentioned at home.
We also thank so much the caring staff at the Intermountain Medical Center, IHC Hospice Care, SereniCare, and our neighbors. Your kindness will always be appreciated and never be forgotten.
He is survived by his wife Julie, sons Shawn and Shane, daughter Jenavee (Rick) Smith, grandson Jachin Smith; and siblings Lee (Dorene), Cloyd, Chett (Carolyn), Micala (Deno Blau) Jensen, Rusty (Sherry), and Sharon Ross. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and older brother Zane.
As per his wishes, we will have "a party on a Saturday." An open house will take place on Saturday, February 9, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N 200 W, Bountiful, UT (801-298-6220).