In memory of John Colwell
John Colwell passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007.
Two images of John at Conclave 25 follow:
By Michael J
From The Blade - Obituary
Published in the Toledo Blade from 5/22/2007 - 5/23/2007
John Gerald Colwell
1943-2007
COLWELL John Gerald John Colwell, 64, passed away Saturday,
May 19, 2007, at UT Medical Center in Toledo after a courageous battle with
renal failure and diabetes. He was preceded in death by parents, John J. and
Geraldine K. (Krasny) Colwell. John was dubbed, "the walking encyclopedia"
at Jones Jr. High. He also attended Libbey High School and graduated from
Heidelberg College. John managed Doermann Theater at UT and then went to New
York where he was House Manager of Alice Tully Hall and Assistant House Manager
of Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center. He later discovered he loved bartending
for private parties. Magic was a lifelong passion for John and he performed
many magic shows. One of his favorite pleasures was doing tricks and "sleight
of hand" for family and friends. John was a member of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians. Surviving
are brother, Alan; sisters, Kathy Kelley of Tucson and Michelle (Jeff) McIntire
of Toledo; eight nieces and nephews and two great-nephews. Uncle John will
be dearly missed. There will be no visitation and a weekend memorial celebration
of his life is pending. Contact family for details. Family requests any tributes
to the Kidney Foundation. Please sign the guest register at www.walterfuneralhome.com