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Howard H. Colip (85)

Howard H. Colip

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Date of Birth: 03/20/1924
Date of Passing: 07/01/2009
Resided in: New Palestine, Indiana

NEW PALESTINE - Howard H. Colip, age 85, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Ellison House in Greenfield.  Born on March 20, 1924 in Hamilton County, he was the son of Carl E. and Lillian (Branch) Colip.  He graduated from Charlottesville High School.  Howard married Harriett J. (Wilson) Colip in 2002.  He had served in the U.S. Army 96th Infantry as a Sergeant during World War II.  He was also a Commander of a reconnaissance car in the Philippines.
Mr. Colip owned and operated Colip's Feed Store in Greenfield for many years.  He was a member of the Shirley Masonic Lodge #532, the Scottish Rite Indianapolis Valley, and the New Palestine Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  He was also a member of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Wilkinson.
Survivors include his wife, Harriett J. Colip of New Palestine; sons, David L. (Linda) Colip of Indianapolis, Chuck A. (Deb) Colip of Chicago, Randy L. (Laura) Colip of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Mark K. (Jan) Colip of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Donnie K. (Jeannette) Colip of Greenfield; brother, Richard (Naomi) Colip of Anderson; sister, Bette McClarnon of Greenfield; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Ruth Annis (Copeland) Colip in 1996; brothers, Robert Colip and Neil "Pete" Colip; son, Philip E. Colip; and sisters, Kathryn Hotzel and Mardelle Yunker.
Visitation will be on Sunday, July 5, from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with Masonic services at 6:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be on Monday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary.  Pastor Eric Brotheridge will officiate.  Burial with full military rites will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com. 

Beneficiary

Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Regional Hospice, 801 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140.

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Howard's Death

by: mgeorg, 07/07/09

Chuck and family, we are sad to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Moni and John Georg

The lost of your father

by: DEscott, 07/07/09

Dear Randy I want to send my love and prayers to you and your family on the lost of your father their Grandfather. And share a poem some one gave me when I lost my father a year ago. Take Care Randy Diane E Scott WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITH OUT ME AND I'M NOT HERE TO SEE.. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED ME, AS MUCH AS WE LOVED YOU.. AND EACH TIME YOU THINK OF ME, I KNOW YOU'LL MISS ME,TOO. BUT WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME,PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND.. THAT JESUS CAME AND CALLED MY NAME AND TOOK ME BY THE HAND. AND SAID MY PLACE WAS READY IN HEAVEN FAR ABOVE...AND THAT I'D HAVE TO LEAVE BEHIND ALL THOSE I DEARLY LOVE. SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, DON'T THINK WE'RE APART...FOR EVERY TIME YOU THINK OF ME, I'M RIGHT HERE IN YOUR HEART..

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

by: kevinjonas, 07/06/09

While I can't be there today, I just wanted you all to know that we are thinking about your families.

Mark: I remember fun times when you, Mike and I would visit with your mother and father. As I recall, your dad especially enjoyed giving Mike a hard time! But then again, I think we all enjoyed doing that!

We trust you'll find peace and solace in your memories of your time with your father and your family.

Sincerely,

Kevin and Brenda Jonas

Randy Sexton

by: Randybuyland, 07/06/09

Donnie, I'm terribly sorry to hear about your Father passing away.  You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  God bless.

With the passing of your father

by: Pschneid, 07/04/09

Chuck:  We were so very sorry to hear the news that your father passed.  Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Pat and Sue Schneider

Sorry I can't bewith you.

by: Barjac, 07/03/09

Hi Dave,  I am sorry I cannot be there to give you a hug but Deaf Camp starts this week end.  You and your family are in my prayers.  I am sure you have wonderful memories to help ease the pain of this loss.  Jack joins me in sending our condolances.  Hugs,  Barbi

Howard's Death

by: Denise, 07/03/09

We were sorry to hear about the passing of Howard. We are friends of his son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Deb Colip. We met Howard a few times when he came to Chicago for various visits and was a delightful man. We know he raised a wonderful family and was very proud of his Indiana roots. He  and his extended family are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope that faith in the Lord's promise will help everyone through this sad time. On behlf of our family, Tom and I want you to know we extend our sympathies to Chuck, Deb, and all the Colip families.

May God bless you .   Tom and Denise Sebastiano and family

Condolence from Rudolph Nylund

by: ranylund, 07/03/09

My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Howard Colip. I was aquainted with Howard through the Masonic Order. As a Freedom Team Salute ambassador,  I  am indebted to and have great admiration for Howard's courage and unselfishness in serving our country in WWII.  He stood tall as a man of valor.  He continued to give of himself to the community throughout his life.  We owe him our gratitude and praise.
                                     A lodge brother and U.S. Army veteran,  Rudy Nylund

Thank you!

by: mcolip, 07/02/09

On behalf of my brothers and Harriett, we thank each of you for visiting this site in remembrance of Dad.   

Dr. Mark, Dave, Chuck, Randy, Don and Harriett Colip

 
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