Alvin R. Colbert entered into his earthly life on September 26, 1934. He was the eldest child of Roy and Mildred (Derringer) Colbert.
Alvin married Margaret Bell on October 28, 1956, and together they experienced the joys and they endured the challenges of this world. Alvin and Margaret worked together for many years as janitors of the schools at Morland, Kansas, and, then, continued to work together as the resident managers of Epworth Towers in Hays, Kansas.
After fully retiring, Alvin became the primary caregiver to Margaret, very lovingly provided care to her for approximately 15 years as she suffered with great pain caused by Renaud’s Disease. Alvin will be most remembered for being a humble servant of God and his fellow man. Two children, Stanley and Janet Katherine, were born to the marriage.
Two children, Stanley and Janet Katherine, were born to the marriage. Alvin is preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret, his parents and his brother, Galen Colbert. He is survived by his children, a son-in-law, John Scott, two granddaughters, Haley and Jamie Scott, a sister, Alberta Colbert and two brothers, Albert, Gerald and Roland Colbert.; sister-in-law, Wilda Wenthe.
He was preceded in death by: parents; wife, Margie November 2, 2018; brother, Galen; sister-in-law Bernice Fountain.
Alvin will be sorely missed, but has joined his Lord and Savior and the love of his earthly life.
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