Obituary of Orrel Colburn

Orrel Rose Colburn July 10, 1937 November 17, 2007 Orrel Rose Colburn, 70, of Range Road in Sierra Vista, Arizona and formerly of Niles, passed away at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Orrel was born on July 10, 1937 to the late John Clifford and Orrel (Cheney) Reum in Niles, Michigan. She was one of 4 children in the Reum household. After high school Orrel wed the love of her life, Bueford Colburn at a simple ceremony on January 4, 1955 in Fulton, Mississippi. Together they had 4 children. Orrel's number one priority in life was being a mother. She was always known to knit and crochet items for her entire family. She was also a licensed L.P.N. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Bueford and brothers Douglas and Clifford John Reum. Orrel is survived by her Sons Bueford A. (Dawn) Colburn of Germany, Pat (Melody) Colburn of Niles and Jesse (Betty) Colburn of Wichita, KS, Daughter Wanda Colburn of Sierra Vista, AZ, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a sister Betty Sisk of Niles. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 10-12 am at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Niles, where her funeral service will also be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Orrel will be interred on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 9:00 am at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.