John Richard Kolb

John Richard Kolb passed away peacefully on July 9, 2012. A native Tucsonan, he was born at The Stork’s Nest on September 5, 1936. His father, Richard Earl Kolb, was a well-respected member of Pima County Government, for whom Kolb Road was named. John spent 34 years in the Assessor’s Office where he headed Pima County’s Residential Property Appraisal Program. He retired in 1993 but made many lifelong friends.

John loved his family more than anything. He also loved his desert, hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking, and later, road trips. He was generous to a fault and passionate about helping others.

The family wishes to thank John’s medical team and all staff in Unit 750 at TMC.

John is survived by his beloved wife Sylvia, sons Spencer (Julie) and Matthew and grandchildren, Corey, Tracy and Terri.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ELCA World Hunger, OXFAM, or Doctors Without Borders.

John’s service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10 am at Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 5102 N Craycroft Rd, 299-5631.

Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary.