Teddie A. Colby, 79, formerly of Neptune, OH died 10:30 p.m. Tuesday April 29, 2008 at the Sonora Regional Medical center in Sonora, CA.

He was born June 27, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Carl & Thelma (Duffy) Bonifield.

On September 16, 1998 in Reno, NV, he married Patricia Ann Carpenter, who survives.

Other survivors include:

Daughter, Juanita Polen of Roseville, MI

Daughter, Kathleen (Anthony) Tahnoose of Warren, MI

Daughter, Mary Ellen Bonifield of Vista, CA

Son, Tony Bonifield of CA

Son, Ted Colby, Jr. of CA

15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandsons

Half-brother, Carl Bonifield, Jr. of Spencerville, OH

Parents-in-law, Howard (Esther) Carpenter of New Bremen, OH

Mr. Colby was a rancher who enjoyed fishing, prospecting and raising homing pigeons.

He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during World War II.

Graveside funeral services are scheduled 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 6, 2006 at the Neptune Cemetery, in Neptune, OH.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel in St.Marys.