David Lee Colson

Mr. David Lee Colson passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 7 months & 17 days. David was born March 10, 1930, in Desloge and was the son of Emerson Chauncey Colson and Faustine Della 'Meadows' Colson. Also preceding was a sister, June David.

David was a member of the 24th Judicial Circuit Bar Association; the Missouri Bar Association; the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. David served as St. Francois Co. Prosecuting Attorney (1957-1958). David was previously City Attorney for both the cities of Bonne Terre and Farmington. He was a founding board member of Farmington Community Hospital, now known as Parkland Health Center. He served on the Farmington School Board. David was a member of: Rotary Club; Masonic Lodge; Elks Lodge. David was a Boy Scout, having attained the rank of Eagle Scout and later served on the Eagle Scout Board. David was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees. He served his country in the United States Navy; United States Air Force and the United States Air Force ROTC.
Survivors Include: his wife, Norma Lee 'Aslinger' Colson, of Farmington. 4 Daughters: Lee (& Frank) Gentile, of Wentzville; Susan Freund, of Farmington; Beth (& Greg) Wade, of St. Louis & Jill Colson, of Farmington. 1 Son: Craig Colson, of Oklahoma City, OK. 10 Grandchildren: Anne & Rachel Colson; Dominic & Lang Gentile; Matthew, Alex & Luke Freund; Marcus, Andrea & Alison Wade. 2 Nephews: Steve (& Joyce) David; Mike (& Ann) David. Also, his devoted Secretary & Friend, Rita Stam.
Visitation Starts : Monday @ 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Service : Monday, 2:00 p.m., Oct. 31, 2011
at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Dr. Rick Broadway officiating.
At Dave's Request, His Body Was Donated To St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorials to: * American Cancer Society; * American Diabetes Association * Prostate Cancer Foundation &/or * Parkland Health Center Foundation - all memorials via Taylor Funeral Service, Inc., - PO Box 12 - Farmington, MO. 63640-0012