James Colbert died January 6, 2011 at Loyalton in Rockford, Illinois. Jim was born February 14, 1920 to James R & Ura Reichard Colbert in Waverly Illinois. Jim married his high school sweetheart Marjorie Patton in 1937. They were married for 71 years before her death in 2009. Jim served in the US Navy in World War II. His business career involved Illinois Power Company, IBM & Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Company where he worked for many years before retiring as vice president of administration and relocating to Naples Florida. While in Cedar Rapids & Rock Island, Jim was very active civically, serving as president of Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, the Rock Island Industrial Park, the Arsenal Country Club, St. Anthony's Continuing Nursing Center, plus membership on a variety of other boards. He was appointed by the Governor of the State of Illinois to serve on the Illinois Industrial Development Authority and the Western Illinois Telecommunications Development Group.Jim is survived by three children, James Barry (Nancy) of Virginia, John William (Barbara) of Virginia, Cathy Lane Goad (Jody) of Poplar Grove, Il, 8 grand children and 10 great-grand children. He is also survived by his 4 siblings.The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to the staff of Loyalton of Rockford Assisted Living facility and a special thanks to Heartland Hospice who gave extra care & support during Jim's last few months. We cannot say enough about how much they are appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jim's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.