COLSON
Woodrow Colson departed this life June 3, 2002 in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born Dec. 10, 1917 in Okla. County. He was the youngest of 18 children born to Henry J. and Elizabeth M. Colson.
He moved to Britton at 2 years of age, graduated from Britton High School. Woodrow entered into active duty in the U.S. Army Air Corps on Aug. 14, 1942, participating in the aair offensive on Japan, Western Pacific, with the 330th Bombardment Group as a waist-gunner on a B-17 bomber. He was discharged Nov. 25, 1945. On june 30, 1943, he married Betty Jo Combs in Fort Worth, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Betty of the home; 2 sons: Mike and his wife Pat of Edmond, John and his wife, Jan of Mustang; 5 granddaughters, 5 great granddaughters, and 1 great grandson. He is preceded in death by 1 grandson. He was a loving and devoted husband, fther and grandfather for whom family was everything. His damily will miss him greatly as the treasure fond memories.
Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday June 5, 2002 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond. Services under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home.