BORN

1929

DIED

2014

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Ruben Colon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2014.

Rubén Colón age 84, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on March 4, 2014. Ruben was a US Army veteran and a graduate of the Fordham University School of Pharmacy. He owned a pharmacy. Ruben's accomplishments included skiing, scuba diving, sailing, martial arts practitioner, and published writer. He was a member of Gulf Coast Writer's Association. He is predeceased by his parents Francisco and Christina Colón. Ruben is survived by his wife of 57 years Hilda Colón; sons, Steven and David; grandchildren, Thomas, Ashley & Jamie; great great grandchild Amelia; brother, Eluid; sister, Esther; nieces, nephews, and cousins, Debbie, Denise, Paul, Christie, Eileen, Frankie, Millie, Minnie, Violet, Liz, Ray, Roy, Alma, Nefi, Roland, Judy. Visitation will be held at Hodges Kiser Funeral Home 9231 Cypress Lake Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33919 on Friday, March 7th 5:00pm till 8:00PM. Funeral service will held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 8th at 6:30PM with the family receiving visitors starting at 5:30PM. Info 239-481-4341.

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February 28, 2019

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Patricia Janda

Five years have passed since Ruben left us. He will never, ever be forgotten. His caring for others has meant so much because he truly cared about us. I feel privileged to have been his friend. God bless dear Ruben and Hilda.
Patricia B. Janda,
Gulf Coast Writers Association

March 10, 2014

Mary Lou Williams

Ruben conducted many valuable special projects for Gulf Coast Writers members. He produced and edited anthologies of member's works, conducted workshops, organized author readings, had seminars in book stores. These provided opportunities for us to learn and grow and get our work in print. He left a wonderful legacy for GCWA. He will be greatly missed. Mary Lou Williams

March 8, 2014

Michelle James

I had the pleasure of meeting Ruben when I joined the Gulf Coast Writers Association. He was such a sweet soul with a gentle spirit and had a warm smile that greeted you at every encounter! We'd rib each other about the publisher we both shared and the royalties we received (or lack thereof).

I will certainly miss his presence here but know that we'll greet each other again with smiles in the next realm over there.

Praying for God's comfort and strength for the family during this difficult time...

March 7, 2014

Mary Beth and Ted Lundgren

We're so sorry for your loss. I, too, met Ruben through Gulf Coast Writers when I first moved to SW Florida. He was a smart man and gentle soul, always glad to help others. As leader of the book discussion group, he expressed his opinions firmly and I'll never forget his many announcements of "author intrusion" and other examples of poor writing even among the famous--which irritated him immensely.

March 7, 2014

Meeting Ruben was one of the wonderful experiences of belonging to the Gulf Coast Writers. He will be greatly missed. Hank Heitmann, Ft. Myers Beach

March 7, 2014

Julie Ward

Ruben was such a valued member of Gulf Coast Writer's Association. He will be dearly missed.

March 6, 2014

My friendship with Ruben was a life changer for me. Though no one is perfect, he generated as near a Christ-like spirit as I can imagine. Always gentle and caring, his thoughts and actions were towards others rather than self. His strong faith in God leaves us with a legacy that is incomparable: the certainty that we will see him again in paradise.
Dick Miller

March 6, 2014

Jeri Magg

Ruben and I were friends for many years as members of the Gulf Coast Writers Association. He was a wonderful writer and mentor. I will miss his guidance. My sympathy goes to his wife Hilda and his sons. Now he is at peace with his other writer friends.

Jeri Magg

March 6, 2014

Pat and Don Janda

It is with a very sad heart that we write this message. Ruben was such a dear friend and will be missed greatly. He was a fine writer and helped me enormously with my writing. He cared about each and every one of us. Our sympathy goes to Hilda and your sons and families.
God bless you all,

March 6, 2014

Michelle Deer

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ruben at a weekend writers workshop and through the GCWA. He was such a nice guy and always willing to share helpful information with other authors. He will surely be missed by our group.

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